Please allow us to help you aboard, and stow your personal items in the cabin or cockpit. Please take a flotation cushion, walk to the front of the boat and be seated. We will provide a brief but mandatory safety demonstration. We usually motor out to open water and quickly raise the sails. Sometimes we give a waterfront tour under power. You can relax while sun-tanning, gazing at the scenery or just enjoying the peaceful silence.

We will depart Back Creek of Annapolis , cruise around the Severn River and usually into the open Bay. On longer trips we may cruise by The Bay Bridges, historic Thomas Point, Sandy Point and/or Bloody Point lighthouses. On Wednesday nights we may watch the yacht races. There is always something interesting to see.

Anytime is great, but the waters are less crowded on weekdays and rates are much lower. During sunset sails, the waters are usually calmer and less crowded.

Keep it simple! We have a refrigerator and hot and cold water. Catering services and box lunches may be arranged. Large, solid or heavy coolers are not permitted and glass bottles are discouraged. We do recycle. There are many fine restaurants within a short ride and a cafe’ by the marina pool.  

Because we sail in perfect conditions and don’t charge extra —we still sail in less than ideal  conditions, and we don’t provide a discount—but we DO NOT sail in threatening or dangerous conditions. Severe weather requiring a cancellation is very rare (perhaps but a few times per year) and we’ll usually have plenty of notice. In such cases where a severe forecast is imminent and highly likely, we will often try to reschedule in advance. We do offer a “rain check” for another date due to cancellation. The Captain monitors weather reports and radar. Please bring a light jacket or hat in case of rain or a chilly breeze.

It is extremely rare that anyone will get seasick on our cruises. The fear of becoming seasick is almost as bad as actually getting seasick. Those who are concerned about seasickness may wish to use an over-the-counter medication, or any herbal or other preventive or remedy but please inform the Captain immediately if you do not feel well. We cannot dispense any medications but do have a first aid kit aboard. The best remedy is to stay hydrated, sit back by the captain and look out to the horizon.

We ask that everyone use the shoreside facilities before boarding. We try to limit the use of “the head” or of having guests go down below. It’s regularly cleaned and sanitized, but the old rule is “Don’t put anything in the head unless you ate or drank it first —other than SMALL amounts of toilet paper.” That means NO feminine sanitary products, paper towels or trash. Please use the lined trashcan for those items. If a guest clogs the toilet, a hefty fee for repair will be charged…I promise! There is also hot and cold running water, and soap. Please –do not be shy to allow the Captain or Mate to operate the flushing mechanism. In fact, we prefer to “handle” that.  THANK YOU!!!

The boat and captain wish to always maintain our excellent safety record. “Non Sea-Quitter” is well-maintained and equipped and meets or exceeds Coast Guard requirements for uninspected passenger vessels. She has more than the required flotation devices, fire extinguishers, extra bilge pumps, radiotelephone, visual signaling devices, first-aid kit and is always operated by a Coast Guard Licensed Captain. Your responsibility is to behave prudently, walk carefully, use handholds and let the Captain know if you have any concerns, or special needs.

When the mate is aboard, he or she will help you board and step off the boat, assist the Captain, handle the sails and the lines. He or she will be happy to show you how to use the “head”, where to stow personal items and to help you enjoy your trip.  Please note: The Mate works for tips only and it is customary to tip the Captain as well if you are pleased with our services.

From closest to furthest-The Wet Dog Cafe by the marina pool, Sams on the Waterfront in Chesapeake Harbor, a 7-11 and Giant grocery store and eateries on Bay Ridge and Edgewood Road and many establishments in Eastport and Annapolis. Please ask me for recommendations.

Guests are often welcomed to help to steer the boat and raise sails when deemed appropriate but we also like for you to just sit back and relax. Many children enjoy having their photo taken at the wheel with the Captain. We like to take your photos as well. When we leave and return to the dock we ask that all guests stay seated in the cockpit and keep hands and feet inside the boat until instructed by the Captain or Mate. Please let us know if you are an experienced sailor. We do not provide instruction during our pleasure cruises. If you wish to engage in sail training, please inquire with the Captain.

Our insurance does not allow for swimming and we do not offer fishing trips—but we invite you to enjoy fresh seafood at any of the many restaurants in Annapolis.