A custom-built 670 hp turbo-diesel powered Markley 46 designed by Robb Ladd of Annapolis and built by Allen Boatbuilders of Cambridge, meticulously maintained by Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard, Full Moon was proudly launched in June 1995. Racking up thousands of hours from Annapolis to New York to North Carolina, she was the subject of two feature articles in Chesapeake Bay Magazine, even gracing a cover, and numerous articles and press mentions, detailing the vessel’s unique charm and capabilities, not to mention Cap’n Mike’s penchant for delivering fun to his many friends. Full Moon sports a comprehensive array of dual-screen Furuno electronic equipment, a networked laptop, radar, autopilot, depth sounder, two ICOM vhfs, epirb, even a 10-person rescue platform. With her 18′ open cockpit and cabin top racks, and 28′ of enclosed interior accommodations, Full Moon can easily transport kayaks, paddleboards, bicycles, and YOUR friends or family for an unmatched day of fun, excitement & adventure on the Chesapeake and its tributaries.
St. Michaels…create a custom day for up to six passengers…from Annapolis to our spot at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in under two hours…a flat 25 to 35 mile round trip to Tilghman Island…enjoy lunch on Tilghman or back in St. Michaels at the venue of your choice…tour the nationally-acclaimed museum…savor a few cocktails at the historic Carpenter Street Tavern…then relax your legs while Cap’n Mike brings you home.
Cambridge…create a custom day for up to six passengers…from Annapolis to the Cambridge Municipal Dock in about two hours…the flat 60-mile Eagleman Course awaits…(shorter routes are available) after 3 to 5 hours of road biking, re-hydrate with the laid-back vibe at Snapper’s Pub on scenic Cambridge Creek…drink in the working waterfront charm of iconic Knapp Narrows as Cap’n Mike brings you home into a spectacular sunset.
Chestertown or Rolph’s Wharf, upper Chester River…create a custom day for up to six passengers…from Annapolis to Chestertown or Rolph’s Wharf in about two to two and a half hours…this venue offers several choices of rides up to 60-mile, somewhat hilly, romp through Eastern Shore farmland…after 3 to 5 hours of road biking, refresh with your toes in the sand at the infamous Sandbar at Rolph’s Wharf…cruise home past Sandy Point Lighthouse and under the twin Bay Bridges as Cap’n Mike delivers another unforgettable sunset.
The opportunities are many…create a custom day on the bay for up to six passengers for a simple sightseeing cruise around Annapolis to the top of Spa & Back Creeks, around the United States Naval Academy, maybe a stop at the Annapolis Maritime Museum…or to Thomas Point Light, which was the last manned lighthouse on the Bay…or on to the decrepit and haunting Bloody Point Light, present but no longer standing watch at the southern tip of Kent Island…under the Bay Bridge past Sandy Point Light, currently anticipating restoration…and up to Baltimore Harbor Light, now owned by Cap’n Mike’s friends who are doing an incredible job in completely restoring this monument to navigation and Chesapeake Bay history.
Your choice…close to home, we can cruise the West, Rhode, South or Severn Rivers…a picnic lunch or a sunset cruise…eat crabs at Mike’s Crab House or Jimmy Cantler’s…enjoy a cold beer, a bottle of wine, or some off-the-wall dockbar concoction with who knows what for ingredients.
Want to get farther away? St. Michaels is an easy trip with quaint shops, plenty of bars & restaurants and, perhaps best of all, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
Too tame? How about an excursion to Lyons Distilling Company, a micro, craft distillery on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in St. Michaels, dedicated to transforming raw ingredients into splendid liquor, rum and whiskey, step by step, in ultra-small batches.
“Environmentally-minded? How about a cruise around Poplar Island, once so eroded one could boat OVER it. Since its reconstruction with dredged material began in 1998, Poplar Island had grown to 1,140 acres by 2005. Plans call for the addition of another 575 acres. Half of the island’s acreage will be turned into wetlands and half into uplands. The project will use 68 million cubic yards of dredged material protected by 35,000 feet of containment dikes, built with 75% federal funding and 25% state funding. Only “”clean”” material, dredged from approach channels, is being used on Poplar Island. The island is the home of approximately 175 different species of birds, including terns and osprey. More than 1,000 diamondback terrapins have been reported hatching annually on the island in recent years. While not yet open to visitors, Poplar Island shows well from the water and is a unique environment success story. The dock bar at Lowe’s Wharf is close by with a sandy beach, volleyball, cold drinks and a wide range of food.”
Lots of options here, most of which are within 30 minutes of Annapolis…the two best, however, are the flat, quiet waters of the Wye River or the white sands of Conquest Beach on the Chester River. Cap’n Mike has two sea kayaks and two paddleboards…use his or bring your own. Get some exercise in a beautiful setting or go for a slow cruise, eat a picnic lunch or just read a book and listen to some tunes…at day’s end, you’ll be refreshed, reinvigorated, and smiling.
