Shady Side Up

Brio continued to explore the area south of Annapolis. After the Rhode River, Brio cautiously crept into Shady Side, a hole-in-the-wall harbor. It is fascinating that a harbor so close to Annapolis is as tired and run down as Shady Side.

The Bath House (Attached out Back)

There are several small marinas around Shady Side. We opted for Leatherbury. They had a slip that could accommodate Brio and the person on the phone was friendly. Take a look at the dock where Brio was tied up.

The launching ramp at Shady Side was just closed. The state pulled its support. The local population is unhappy that people still come in to town looking for a way to launch their boats.

The reception we experienced in the village was cordial and warm. They were friendly in spite of these signs.

All is not terrible, though.

Nearby our dock was a state-funded effort to re-establish oyster farming.

Next to this sign was the Patricia Campbell, the work boat used to re-establish the nearby oyster beds.

Here are the tanks where the oyster seeding takes place.

So, beneath the run-down exterior of stored boats, buildings and businesses, there are good people with good hearts and good efforts to restore the heritage of the Chesapeake Bay.

Cheers,

Brio