A shared skippered sail from Pier 6, Friday to Sunday at 5:00 pm. $65 a seat.
The charter
Out at five, backbyeight.
Our most booked sail: a skipper, up to twelve guests on Halyard or Kestrel, and the sun going down behind the Naval Academy.
No experience needed. The skipper hands you the wheel if you want it, points out the lighthouses and anchors in a quiet cove for the last of the light. Bring your own drinks; soft drinks and ice are aboard.
Length
3 hours
Guests
Up to 12
Days
Friday to Sunday
Season
May to October
Boats
Halyard or Kestrel
Meet
Dock office, 4:45 pm
Drinks
Bring your own
Ages
5 and up
“The skipper knew every lighthouse by name, and the sun went down exactly where she said it would.”
Ana P. · Sunset sail for two, August
From $65 a seat
Choose Sunset sail in the form
Free to cancel up to 48 hours before
Moved free if the weather turns
The route
Nine nautical miles, fourstops.
The skipper chooses the route on the evening, with the wind; this is the one we sail most.
1
Pier 6
Cast off at 5:00 pm
0 nm
2
Eastport bridge
Under sail by 5:30 pm
1 nm
3
Thomas Point light
The lighthouse at 6:30 pm
5 nm
4
Whitehall Bay
At anchor for the sunset
3 nm
On the evening
What is aboard, whattobring.
Included
A skipper at the helm
Soft drinks, water and ice
Life jackets and blankets
A 10-minute safety briefing
Photos from the crew, sent the next day
Bring with you
Soft-soled shoes
A warm layer, even in July
Your own drinks, if you like (no glass)
A camera for the lighthouse
Good to know
Before youcomeaboard.
Weather
If the wind is over 25 knots or there is thunder about, we move your sail to another evening free of charge.
Children
Welcome from age 5 with an adult; we have life jackets in every size.
Getting aboard
Three steps from the pier, with a hand from the crew. Tell us if you need more help.
Cancelling
Free up to 48 hours before. After that, we move your seat to another evening.