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Join Sail Solomons and Zahniser’s Yachting Center for the Summer Sailstice Celebration on Jun 23rd, 2012! Celebrate the longest sailing day of the year with our annual “Sail Aweigh”. Bring your own boat, or climb aboard one of ours! We’ll meet for Captain’s Meeting at 9 am, then get underway to sail up the Patuxent […]
We were delighted to be included in a piece by Fox 5 News about Solomons Island, voted Number 15 is America’s Happiest Seaside Towns by Coastal Living! Watch the video below, or see the whole piece here: Solomons Island MD among America’s Happiest Seaside Towns – Fox 5 News.
The Sail Solomons BVI Flotilla 2012 was a roaring success! Our club members and new flotilla-mates had a fantastic time in the BVI last month. Two weeks of glorious trade winds, warm sunny skies and crystal clear waters! And just a few squalls to keep things lively. See the fun for yourself in the photo […]
What skills benefit sailors and powerboaters alike? Weather and Navigation! These 4-day courses are applicable for both sailors and power-boaters, and there are no pre-requisites. Price per course is $395, and includes books and certification materials. Register now to reserve your spot; you’ll get your course materials early so you can get started! Call 410-326-4917 […]
Wondering what to get that special someone? Whether they’re just looking to try sailing, or want an advanced session to tune their skills, a Sail Solomons Gift Certificate may be the perfect answer. Gift Certificates are available in any denomination for introductory sailing, formal or informal courses, or charters. Dates and options are very flexible […]
Eric and Christina Case experienced the dinner cruise of a lifetime on Saturday, August 1st. It was a picture-perfect evening as the party departed from Solomons onboard S/Y Zingaro for a sunset sail on the Patuxent, then anchored in Solomons harbor for an exquisite and memorable dinner on deck. Eric Case (Valrhona Chocolates, NYC), and his wife […]
What is a Flotilla? By Capt Lisa Batchelor Frailey. When social networks go sailing, you get… a flotilla! Simply stated, a flotilla is a small fleet of similar vessels operating together for a common purpose. While historical purposes have included military operations, law enforcement or commerce, the modern purpose for sailboat flotillas is […]
by Capt Lisa Batchelor Frailey Families and boating go together like peanut butter and jelly. My family boating experience started when I was 2 months old; Dad had converted a Navy-surplus 36’ wooden landing craft into our family cruising boat. As a kid, I spent virtually every summer weekend and vacation boating, and I am […]
Summer Sailstice celebrates the longest sailing day of the year! Join Sail Solomons for our Sail-Aweigh and Raft-Up on Saturday, Jun 18th. We’ll meet at Solomons Yachting Center (SYC) at 9 am, sail up the Patuxent to Mill Creek, and raft up for lunch and a swim. Each boat can take the Sailstice Challenge enroute […]
Thanks to the 139 Groupies who purchased our Introduction to Sailing Course! We offered 53% off our 2-hr “Introduction to Sailing” course, normally offered at $95, for just $45. Many of you have already come aboard; for those who have yet to schedule, it’s time to get on the calendar! Groupon coupons expire July 31st. […]
