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Yup, I always use Gate 8 for comings & goings to get around the traffic at Gate 1.Hello All!
This is my first post, although I've been following for months. I am trying to make arrangements for PPW2019. I have read the various threads and there seems to be differing opinions regarding where to stay, ie. within walking distance or away. I have tentative reservations at a VRBO within walking distance of gate 1 (and gate 3, but farther) and at a beach house about 10mins away.
I am hoping to hear from someone with recent PPW experience. Many say it is a nightmare trying to get plebes back to the yard each night, but I've heard from others that it is fine. I think DD would appreciate the serenity of the beach house for the few hours she's there. Also wondering if they use gate 1 or 3 to enter upon returning each night.
Appreciate any input!
You can’t go wrong with either location. Let your P2B pick, and plan transit times accordingly.
Do you have a military ID? Gate 8 is the 24-hour gate, and you can avoid the DTA (Downtown Annapolis) carjams on the roundabouts and one-way roads. Slip in Gate 8, go a few blocks, and Bancroft is right there. USNA is very compact.
As a Mid, Gate 8 was fine to get in and out in my car before we were even authorized cars. The (then) Jimmylegs manning the gate didn't seem to care much and as long as you were an hour or more before liberty expiration, you could get in or out without disciplinary action. The first time I left my car parked overnite in the Midstore lot was unnerving but it was never an issue.