Welcome to Annapolis
Annapolis is located on the Severn River and the Chespeake Bay. Living on or near the water is a lfestyle of its own...but sailing is at the heart of many who live in Annapolis and those who visit. World renowned sailing regattas for the honed sailor and sailing schools for those just learning the power of the wind.
Known as the Sailing Capital of the World, Annapolis is proud to have been chosen as the new home for the National Sailing Hall of Fame. Last year National Georgraphic Adventure magazine selected our small town as one of the "50 Best Places to Live & Play".
Sailing Schools
America's oldest and largest sailing school. Children's and adult programs 2 to 5 days.
Annapolis School of Seamanship
The Annapolis School of Seamanship is dedicated to educating and empowering mariners with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed, safe decisions when operating and maintaining a vessel.
J- World considers itself
"The Performance Sailing School". This means they guarantee that regardless of your present skill level or the type of boat you prefer, your training at J World will improve your performance as a sailor.
Children only sailing program for "sailors to be" ages 5 to 15.
Sail Time Annapolis
Sail Time Annapolis is offers sailing school services to both members and non-members of Sail Time Annapolis. They are an
American Sailing Association (ASA) certification facility located in the
Port Annapolis Marina.
Womanship
Established in 1984, Womanship was designed by women, for women.
Little Known Facts About Annapolis
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The Maryland State House located in Annapolis is the oldest state capitol still in continuous legislative use.
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Annapolis was known as the Athens of America during the seventeenth century and once served as first capital of the United States after the Treaty of Paris was ratified at the Annapolis State House in 1783. This treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War.
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Annapolis is positioned 38.97 degrees north of the equator and 76.50 degrees west of the prime meridian.
