Summer Sailing Classes Offered at CBMM

     St. Michaels, Md. -- Kids can explore the Miles River and learn maritime skills in the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) summer sailing program, where new sailors and old salts gain the confidence to sail a small boat in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment.

     Weekly classes are available June 11 through August 3 for participants 8 years of age and older, and offer instruction for sailors at basic, intermediate and advanced sailing levels. The daily classes include limited classroom instruction and three hours of on-the-water experience.

     Participants learn sailing and teambuilding skills including water safety, rigging, boat handling and docking. The week ends with a family picnic and awards ceremony, where the students’ accomplishments are celebrated. Pre-registration is needed, with a museum member cost of $200, or $225 for non-members.

     On the weekends, the museum also offers adult and teen basic sailing classes using the museum’s fleet of 15-foot boats. Hourly, private sailings lessons are also available by reservation. For class schedules, visit www.cbmm.org/l_families.htm. Space is limited in all classes. To pre-register, contact Helen Van Fleet at 410-745-2916.

New Charter Sailing Operation Opens in Annapolis

     Annapolis, Md. -- The Moorings newest charter destination will open in Annapolis, Maryland for bareboat sailing, power and skippered charters on the Chesapeake Bay beginning May 2012. The fleet will include a range of monohulls built by Beneteau and catamarans from Robertson & Caine.
     The Chesapeake Bay area offers fantastic cruising conditions with consistent south-westerly winds averaging from 5-20 knots, as well as a balanced mix of sights ashore including the Bay’s more modernized, bustling east coast cities like Baltimore and the west coast’s quaint, old-fashioned fishing and crabbing towns with wonderful maritime heritage.
      Annapolis, as well as the Bay area, is widely recognized as “the place” for fresh seafood, and feasting on their world famous steamed crabs is a must-do after a stroll through the historic colonial streets of Downtown Annapolis.
      Cheryl Powell, Chief Operating Officer of The Moorings, said: “We a very excited to offer a new cruising grounds in North America. The Moorings Annapolis our first location on the Eastern seaboard and the Chesapeake Bay is literally the “backyard” for so many of our customers. Here, guests can charter for as little as two days to enjoy a leisurely weekend getaway while still experiencing the same world-class customer service and meticulously maintained yachts that are the hallmark of a Moorings holiday.”
     Chesapeake Bay charters will begin May 15 from The Moorings new home at the Annapolis Landing Marina, an award-winning marina conveniently located within 10-minutes of Downtown Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay waterway, as well as 45-minutes from the excellent domestic and international connections of Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI).
     Powell added, “The Annapolis Landing Marina was our first choice because of its excellent proximity to many itinerary highlights and because the property presented the most inviting venue for The Moorings customers with a wonderful host of yacht club-style amenities, including a pool, restaurant and picnic area."
     Commenting on the new partnership, Ed Hartman President & Owner of Annapolis Landing Marina also noted, “We’ve worked diligently to provide an atmosphere and amenities that make Annapolis Landing Marina an warm, welcoming place for all guests. We are pleased to be working with a high quality operation, like The Moorings, and look forward to welcoming their customers to Annapolis Landing.”