3-Day Sailing Charter From Irvington
Learn hands-on sailing skills aboard a private Chesapeake Bay charter
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Ideal For
Up to 3 people
Includes
2 nights, provisions, training
Highlights
Explore the Chesapeake aboard Galene while building practical sailing skills with expert instruction. Take an active role in daily life on the water, from steering to navigation.
- Practice steering, sail trimming, navigation, and logbook recording
- Follow a watch schedule and help monitor weather conditions
- Assist with docking and other onboard routines
- Pack light in a carry-on-size duffel bag
- Bring personal snacks, drinks, and any sea-sickness medicine
What's Included
- Food provisions while underway
- Hands-on sailing instruction
- Linens, blankets, and pillows
- Personal flotation device with harness and tether
- Optional American Sailing Association certification up to level 104
Important details
- Ages 13+ only
- Follow onboard safety protocols, including use of provided personal flotation devices, harnesses, and tethers
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation within 48 hours of booking. After that, cancellations forfeit a 50% deposit. Trips canceled due to named storms or extreme weather will be rescheduled or fully refunded.
FAQs
Pack light in a carry-on-size duffel bag. Bring foul-weather gear, waterproof boots or shoes, deck shoes, swimwear, a towel, warm quick-drying layers, sun protection, sailing gloves, shower shoes, USB charging cables, and personal snacks and drinks.
Food provisions while underway are included. Meals while ashore are not included.
Apply spray sunscreen on the dock, or spray it into your hands before applying it, to help keep the decks slip-free.
Meeting details
Tides Inn main lobby, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington, VA 22480
