Siren Sail
While observing a US Navy ship in dock, Navy patrol boats zipped past while one had its siren screaming. Let’s go sail.
Kamal Returns
Kamal Returns identifies the Kamal Nyckel as the state tall ship of Delaware, visiting Yorktown. Let’s go sail.
York Rescue
Three people were rescued by the Abington VFD when their small fishing boat capsized Saturday morning near the entrance to Sarah Creek on the York River. Later, the Conservation Police towed the wreck off the river. Running Aground Doug Drummond has sailed numerous times with Let’s Go Sail and recently reported on a boating accident. […]
Secret Sub Sighted
Ten people got up close and personal with a US Navy submarine docked at the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station.
New Sailor
“I grew up in Rhode Island and always went on motorboats with my dad,” said Hannah Zaino as she slipped behind the helm on windy day of 15 mph southerlies. “It had never occurred to me to take a sailing lesson.” He daughter Maureen arranged the trip for Hannah’s 70th birthday, bringing along three guests […]
Omaha Sailors
Omaha Sailors has a couple from Nebraska joining their teenage daughter who has already completed ASA 101.
Sailing to Simplicity
Let’s go sail the York River, where couples enjoy a serene three hours. Take one of 6 sailing adventures near the Chesapeake Bay for your best vacation excursion: Adventure, Event, Appreciation, History, Lessons, Boat Buying. Sit in the catbird seat or up on the bow. People often ask, “What’s the magic of sailing?” This is […]
Navy Ship Arrives
A West Viginia family got to see a US Navy missile cruiser transit Yorktown to the Naval Weapons Station. Let’s go sail.
Sub Sails In
Sub Sails In recounts how a Navy sub glided quietly into the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station.
Cleaning Up
The National Park Service has been removing invasive bamboo from the shoreline of historic Yorktown. Good luck with that. In a related note, I asked York County about the moorings off Yorktown. One is sinking (at right) and another is listing badly (below). Capt. James Scruggs, dockmaster at nearby Riverwalk Landing, replied: “We are aware […]
