20 Sailing Superstitions

20 Sailing Superstitions

Sailing Superstitions offers historical perspective to couples and families who want to enjoy private charters on the York River. Let’s go sail.

Fast Pitch Sails Past

Fast Pitch Sails Past

147 teams from 16 states showed up in York County for a girls’ fast-pitch softball tournament.

Sail a Tall Ship

Get Away from Gridlock by Sailing

People ask, “Do you get much repeat business?” Jim and Jo Ann Giesen of Ford’s Colony made a return voyage from last year, bringing with them their son Mike and new bride Jess. Mike had no problem on deck casting off. “I sailed on the US Brig Niagara,” he said. “It’s a warship made to […]

Scariest Sailing Moments

Scariest Sailing Moments

FALLING Among all of the scariest sailboat moments, this is usually the first. It may sound silly, but you and your crew risk falling as you board the boat. In all the excitement, people typically make a leap of faith while holding something in one hand or both. The landing pushes the boat just enough […]