| And the winner is... Laura Herr |
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Congratulations Laura Herr
of Philadelphia, PA!
Photo Contest Winner for 2011
Won a Boat & Breakfast Package for 2012.
(Value $295) |
| And this year's Entries... |
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Christine Barnes, Dundalk, Maryland
"We had a fun time on the Woodwind Facebook Fan Cruise. The weather was excellent. The captain and crew were very accommodating and fun. It wasn’t my first sail with you guys but it was theirs. We all plan to do it again. More “Fotojacking” opportunities on the horizon."
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Tracy Gaines, Annapolis MD
"August 23, 2011, Brewers Cup at sunset with Annapolis backdrop. Heavy Seas wins! What an amazing time we had! It was so much more than I expected. It became a sailing adventure!!"
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Suzanne Martin
"We had our first anniversary aboard a bed and breakfast cruise and loved every minute of it!"
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Mark Bandy, Annapolis, MD
"The Woodwinds are so beautiful, I always try and take pictures when I am out paddle boarding on the Severn River." |
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Jessica and Geoff Hermanstorfer, Severna Park, MD
"The Woodwind II is an amazing setting for a wedding and was such a special venue (the Woodwind II and the Bay) for the three of us to become a family together. We chose to have our ceremony on the Woodwind II so it would be a treat for our guests to get to go sailing and experience the Chesapeake Bay. Many of our guests have asked us to get married every year so they can go back out sailing and have cocktails on the Woodwind! It truly was perfect!" |
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Bryn Metzdorf, Arlingotn, VA
"We had such a wonderful trip and I can't believe that it has been over a month already. We felt very lonely after we returned home. Meals with only four people seemed positively barren. We also had to adapt to our normal food. Jen, we missed your wonderful meals terribly. Jen, Ken, Jocelyn and Glenn, thank you so very much for hosting us on the trip of a lifetime. You made us feel so special. We are so fortunate that we found you." |
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The Paulsons, Urbana, Maryland
"We love sailing on the Woodwind and Woodwind II; It is part of our summer plans every year, especially when family comes from out of town. The crew is always fun and professional and each sailing is a new adventure! |
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Bob Bilyk, Skippack, PA
"Thoroughly enjoyed the Woodwind this was by far the best time we ever had in Annapolis. Looking forward to next year to make this an annual event. Thanks for the great time."
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The McPartlands, Terryville, CT
"August 2011: Here my son is steering your boat with the captain. We live in Connecticut but spend two weeks a year at our family's summer house by the Chesapeake in Betterton. We boarded the ship with my parents and soon find out the captain is a retired school teacher from Connecticut right next to the town where my husband grew up. Small world. My son has many sailboats on a shelf in his room but never actually got to be on one until this day. We had my parents and daughter with us and it was a wonderful cruise and a great history lesson of the area. Watching the crew so easily move about with ease such a large boat was amazing.
When you walk in my son's room this hangs above his dresser which always reminds us of our trip...
One ship sails east another west
with the self same winds that blow.
Tis the set O' the sails and not the gales
which determines the way they go."
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Shelly Sweeny, Girl Scout Troop #536
Fairfax, VA
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Girl Scout Troop #4762, Poolesvile MD |
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Sue Steinbrook, Annapolis MD
"We love the Woodwind! We usually go out 3-4 times a year and the most special trip was my son's First Holy Communion trip because we had the whole family aboard." |
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Joanne Poesch, Ashburn VA
"Cadette Girl Scout Troop 5891 and 5859 of Ashburn, VA, had a fabulous time saiing aboard the Woodwind II! Not only did the girls learn the basics of sailing, our troop leader was able to check off an item off her bucket list!" |
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| Chris Wood, TN |
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Paul and Fran Joyce
"We cruised the Woodwind on October 13th, 2011 and loved it." |
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| Molly O'Leary, Boise ID |
Margaret Delia
"I thought the captain might like this, taken from the October Lighthouse Cruise." |
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Chris and Linda
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Walter Childs, Annapolis MD
"Here is the photo taken by friends ashore who we called on our cell phone. We went out with you on August 31st and had a super time. We'll do that again sometime." |
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Buford and Camille Rowland, Shady Side MD
"Some photos from the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race this October." |
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Michelle Long
"Mitch and I loved the two hour sail on August 20th with Captain Ken and crew. This picture is my favorite, it gives you that feeling of being excited and peaceful at the same time. We'll definitely be back for more sailing and probably look into one of your longer trips. I took the photo in the 4-6pm period so the sun was starting to cast long shadows. Thought it was a good one of Captain Ken. Really appreciated his beautiful and fun spirit. I should have realized when he said 'walk this way', that he was a Mel Brooks fan." |
Denise, Peter and Clayton, Harrisburg, Pa
"All hands on deck with a heave-ho!! This is our son Clayton with Sarah, tightening the sails after we did a tack. He can not stop talking about his sailing trip and is ready to bring all his friends the next time we come. We can not say enough about the wonderful crew!"
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Zach & Joy Waters
"My wife and I were on the sunset cruise this past weekend as part of our first wedding anniversary celebration. Nothing could have been more fitting than to capture a shot of these ospreys at sunset..."
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Pam Beneke
"Taken on July 27, 2011 during the race feom Woodwind 1. (nice win by the way) thanks"
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The Williams Family, Fairless Hills PA
"Hi my family just sailed for the first time aboard the woodwind four days ago. We all loved it, the crew was great, the weather fantastic. We could not have asked for a more memorable experience."
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Laura Herr, Philadelphia, PA
"We took one of the sunset cruises and captured snapshots of the most gorgeous sunset! It was a truly enjoyable and romantic time. Thanks for the experience!"
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Donna Martin, Baltimore MD
"My sister keeps her frequent sailor card with her in Pittsburgh and brings it with her every time she visits Baltimore. Obviously, we sail on the Woodwind with her every visit." |
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Stephen Thomas, Bowie, MD
"It doesn't get better than this" |
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Erika Clift and Family, Austin TX
"OF THE 661 pictures we took last night during race night, here are my two favorites of the
Woodwind. We were aboard the Woodwind II.
Our two children, ages 7 & 9 were also taking pictures last night with mom
and dad, so we have no idea who actually took these pictures.
We had the most wonderful time!" |
Bob Barcus, Cinncinati OH
"Had a blast on our trip last night" |
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Marieanne D'Antonio Hunt
"My husband and I sailed with you on last Saturday evening's sunset cruise...we were with our dear friends who were celebrating their 25th anniversary. We all had such a wonderful time! Candidly, I was a bit apprehensive, having never sailed before and not knowing what to expect, but I will definitely be back! We all will.
Thanks again, so much, for a wonderful adventure." |
Mike and Nicole O'Shea, Potomac Falls, VA
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We spent the weekend in Annapolis for our 5th wedding anniversary, our first time there. We had a great trip and the sail on the Schooner Woodwind was a great time and something we will remember for a while. It was ironic that the power was out in most of downtown that day, but all you really need to have an enjoyable afternoon is wind in your sails and some cold drinks (...and a cool green coozie)"
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Laura Rader
"Here are some of our pictures from our cruise yesterday...thank you again for making my 50th birthday a memorable one! Laura and Dave" |
Heather Ross |
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Helen Chen
"It was the perfect combination of adrenaline,laughter, friendliness, and a lifetime memory!" |
Joy Goldman, Owings Mills MD
"We had a great time on your schooner ride last weekend... July 9th... thanks for a great 'adventure day' with the girls!" |
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Rachael Patton, Oakton VA
"You've got good people there at Schooner Woodwind. What a great experience from beginning to end." |
Fletcher Fields |
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Mike and Kristen Johnson
"We as well as our guests had an AMAZING time!! Everything ran very smoothly thanks to the planning and the CREW who were absolutely wonderful people! We had them all sign our boards (we had two mats to sign, one from the captain and crew with a great print of the Schooner and one we brought of our own which was a map of Annapolis). The food was very very tasty and is still getting good reviews." |
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Michelle Rogers, Maryland
"We had an awesome 4th July sailing... this year!!!"
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Beth Wensley
"We had a great time on the Woodwind and we cant wait to do it again!" |
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Stephanie Olson, Canfield OH
"Cassie Olson and her brother Ethan are at the wheel, on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in May. We had great wind and were really moving. Their grandmother is from Maryland, and their great-grandfather was the last lighthouse keeper of the Hooper's Strait light. I have always loved the Chesapeake bay, and have taken my husband and children there as often as possible. Nothing beats seeing it from the deck of a sailboat!"
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Jay Miller, Arnold MD
"My Grandson Drew and I sailed on Woodwind yesterday. It was another great day on the Bay, and over 4 hours!" |
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Mike Langello, Centennial CO
"Thanks for a wonderful day with your crew on May 6 @ 12:30. I received special care and fun raising sails and tacking some runs."
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Liz Tanner, Annapolis
"I'm attaching my entry for the photo contest taken on the 1:30p tour 5/29/11 aboard the Woodwind. Thanks. Had a GREAT time! This was an extraordinary day."
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Mickey Lanigan
Photos from the Wednesday May 11 Races |
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Bette Netsch, Hatboro Pa
"Our family sailed with you on Sunday May 1 aboard the Woodwind II. The ride was the best "finale" for an absolutely wonderful wedding weekend."
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Christie Snyder, Annapolis MD
"Enjoying a beautiful sailing trip on the Woodwind with the family." |
Elizabeth Hayward
"Find your Passion, I think I have found mine!" |
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Carolyn A Heiserman
"I love the schooner woodwind and have been making it part of our annual trip to Annapolis. I have photos from last Sept. Hope you can use them for the contest. Look forward to seeing you this summer." |
Hayden Cochrane
"Welcome to Annapolis, MD, where you will always see one of the best sailing cruises in the world, the mighty fine WOODWIND II. (see photo) Woodwind takes people out on day sails from the Marriott docks and this photo was taken as we sailing into Annapolis MD and Woodwind was sailing out. Someday I hope to be a crew member and work as a deck hand on this sailing vessel. That would be a great summer job!" |
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To
be eligible for the Grand Prize, all photos must include a
release form for all recognizable persons. All photos become
the property of Running Free, Inc. |
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Enter
your photos NOW!
All eligible photos are taken either from Woodwind or Woodwind
II, or of Woodwind or Woodwind II. We love shots of passengers
having fun aboard as well as action shots of the boats cruising
the Bay.
We
will post photo contest entries two to three times each
month to this site. All entries are eligible for the Grand
Prize, selected in late December of 2011, based on originality,
creative use of subject matter, and of course, how good
they are for promotional use!
Entries are due by December 12.
The
Grand Prize winner
will receive a gift certificate for one cabin of our "Boat
& Breakfast" package for 2012!
Mail:
1930-A Lincoln Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401
Email your photos now: Click
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Congratulations Denis Ahr
of Annapolis!
Photo Contest Winner for 2010
Won a Boat & Breakfast Package for 2011.
(Value $295)
See Previous Photo Contest Years! |
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