Today was my final training session on the Miss Anne. We reviewed systems and did a few drills. Yay! Goal reached! And another pretty day on the water (very little wind too!)!
Century Club: Cheryl Duvall
Saturday, December 14, 2024
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1 day
Elf Cheryl at the helm of the Jolly Express
Santa and Elf on the Jolly Express
Brrrrr! Three days in a row on the water, working 8-9 hour shifts. Tonight was the boat parade! So after my shift as Elf on the Jolly Express, I peeled off my costume and put on my typical Watermark attire to serve as bar assistant on the Harbor Queen, which sat dockside as the lighted boats paraded past. Long cold day, but lots of fun!
Friday, December 13, 2024
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1 day
Today I was trained as captain of the Jolly Express, and wore a Ms. Claus costume. It was fun to drive the adorable Miss Anne all day, and pose with today's Elf. It was cold though!
Thursday, December 12, 2024
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1 day
Another fun day as an Elf on the Jolly Express!
Friday, December 6, 2024
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1 day
Today was my first time working on the Jolly Express, Watermark's festive Miss Anne decorated as a red-nosed reindeer. I donned my Elf costume, making kids and adults smile as I served hot chocolate and assisted Captain Santa. What an absolute joy!
Saturday, November 23, 2024
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1 day
I had two hours of training for Watermark's Jolly Express, and then was able to take a ride on the first Jolly tour of the holiday season. Capt Ms. Claus (Joanne) was at the helm, with Elf Finn serving hot chocolate.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
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1 day
Visited Belle Bateau as she was being hauled at Port Annapolis Marina.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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1 day
Thomas Point Lighthouse decorated with wreaths
Safely docked at PAM prior to sunset
Due to forecasted gale arriving in a few days, we asked Port Annapolis if they could take BB a few days early. So we motored from SBYC to PAM on an overcast day, passing Thomas Point Lighthouse which had been decorated for the holidays with wreaths. We were delighted to find the T-head on D dock available, and then completed the winterization of our engine at the dock. She'll be hauled tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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1 day
Flaked sails on the deck
We took down the sails today, and motored a short distance to top off Belle Bateau's two fuel tanks.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
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1 day
At the helm of the Miss Anne!
The adorable Miss Anne
I joined Watermark three months ago with the goal of captaining the Miss Anne. I have always loved that 22-passenger tour boat. Today I took the first step in getting checked off as a Miss Anne captain. I shadowed the captain for 5 tours, and was at the helm for most of it. One of the biggest challenges is timing the boat speed with the sightseeing described in the narration. So fun to finally drive the Miss Anne!