Navy Twofer
We got to see two Navy warships transit the Coleman Bridge in one day.
Future Sailors
Couple returned for second sail in advance of retirement cruise to the Caribbean.
Sailing Alternatives
Sailing Alternatives covers other ambitious outdoor activities in America.
She Said Yes
She said yes while sailing on the York River.
Big Winds
Big Winds recounts several days of 15-20 mph winds on the York. It was fabulous.
Season Opener
After a shakedown cruise with a delightful couple from Fredericksburg, we launched the season opener with a fellow who brought his wife and sisters-in-law along for his third time at Let’s Go Sail. Since it was a Monday, we were on the lookout for two Moran tugs that would signal an incoming Navy warship. Sure […]
Childhood Sail
Some people have wonderful childhood sail memories, largely about their parents. While sailing the York with his wife Melissa, Ralph Leonard recalled his dad. “We sailed a trimaran off the coast of Florida to the Bahamas. I guest it took maybe a day. We stayed overnight on the beach and sailed back the next day. […]
Emergency Sail
Emergency Sail recounts tales of the ER and sunning deck, among other items.
Excessive Sail
Yorktown is abuzz about a giant cruise ship coming into port next year, ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Typical headline: Princess Cruises shares update on Yorktown Voyage, but not everyone is on board The company announced in February that it would add Yorktown to the list of ports, largely because […]
Buccaneer Sail
Eight years ago, I took Lewis and Paula Volk of Kansas out sailing for their first big cruise. They returned this year with another couple and told a fascinating story. “We were looking to buy a bigger motorboat than the one we had. But the deal went sideways with the broker, and then we went […]
