First time cruising to Saint Michaels...Any Tips?

[Albie]

We're taking our P26 from Baltimore to Saint Michaels, spending Friday night there, then coming home. We're usually ok with dropping the hook, but were thinking of a slip for the night. Looks pretty expensive, assuming there even is anything available. Anyone know of a good alternative?

[Vasco]

Just anchor off the museum. If you don't have a dink there's a water taxi.

[T37Chef]

If you haven't been to the Maritime Museum its worth it.

I usually drop the hook where Vasco suggested but on the other side of the small channel markers in front of The Inn at Perry's Cabin.

The Crab Claw is always a favorite as well as Micheal Rorks Town Dock for something a little more elegant (BTW...tell Chef Rork I say hi) Great coffee at the Blue Crab Coffee Company.

Watch the depth south of the Wye on the on the eastern shore of the Miles River

[SailinJay]

There is a small marina on the right, near the Crab Claw, called Higgins Yacht Yard, that is, I believe, a bit cheaper than the other marinas. Phone number is 410-745-9303. They don't monitor Ch 16; you have to call the phone number as you are nearing the marina. Reservations are advised for any marina in St. Michaels.

I've eaten at the Crab Claw a number of times and do recommend it as T37Chef did. One caveat--they do not take credit cards so bring cash.