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 […]
Future Sailors
Couple returned for second sail in advance of retirement cruise to the Caribbean.
Ultimate Hobby
Ten reasons why sailing is the ultimate hobby for people to consider. Plus 102 boat names.
She Said Yes
She said yes while sailing on the York River.
Delaware Sail
Delaware Sail recounts scooting around the tall ship replica Kalmar Nyckel as it visited Yorktown.
Big Winds
Big Winds recounts several days of 15-20 mph winds on the York. It was fabulous.
Good Riddance
Derelict boats are being crushed and removed from the marina yard.
Last Call
Last Call recounts the end of dolphin season, plus flying the spinnaker.
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 […]
