Boat Baltimore

09/26/2024

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It certainly was a throwback type of Thursday walking along the piers at downtownsailingcenter (DSC) reminiscing about my time as a teacher in Baltimore City and the positive impact we ALL can have on our kids.

For 30-years, Baltimore's DSC has opened up the world of sailing to EVERYONE, especially youth, folks with disabilities, and those with limited opportunity.

Kids in Baltimore deserve as many opportunities to succeed as we can possibly give them. Please consider supporting this hometown organization with a tax-deductible donation at sail4kids.org

09/24/2024

“What the Key Bridge meant to sailors” - and

The bridge was built in 1977, about the time sailor Bobby LaPin was born, so his memories of it are lifelong.

“I remember going under the bridge in my grandpa’s little boat,” he said. “When you go under it, you hear the tractor trailers rumbling. It was exciting and scary, and you have sensory overload, with the sounds and the smell of the water. Then when I became a sailor, when I would go south on long cruises, the Key Bridge was the starting point.”

Years ago, he and his wife Alicia took their first cruise together as a new couple into the southern Chesapeake. As they passed under the Key Bridge, he turned to her and said, “The journey begins,” which he meant figuratively and literally. The memory still makes him teary-eyed.

Bobby LaPin and his wife run a sail charter business out of Port Covington marina.

“I’ve had this conversation with so many other sailors. The Key Bridge was the beginning of the adventure, and when you’re coming back home and you’re cold, and you’re hungry and often wet, when you see the bridge, and get closer to it, you know you’re close to home,” he said. “It’s the starting line and the finish line.”

Read more: link in bio

09/02/2024

SAVE THE DATE!

**Exciting News!** 🌊 ⛵️ Sail Local is heading to the **Oysters, Blues & Brews** festival this weekend! 🍻🦪 Come join us for a meet and greet, and check out our latest Sail Local gear in person. Whether you're a sailing enthusiast or just love the coastal lifestyle, this is the perfect chance to connect with us. Don’t miss out—we can't wait to see you there!

08/23/2024

We finally got here! 👕

It's been a long road for you and I when it comes to this shirt. We've listened to all of your advice and tallied all of your votes. And, here it is! Our first ever official shirt, The Sail Local Crew Shirt!

Made with environmentally sound practices by people who make a Living Wage. Printed by hand right here in Baltimore. It's silky, smooth with some protection, high-quality material, moisture, wicking, and so much more. So happy to finally found the right shirt to offer you.

We only made 250. They begin to ship on
August 30th.

Thanks for your support!

07/26/2024

The 2024 Baltimore Olympics Begin! 🇺🇸

Follow us for the next 19-days as each team goes for the GOLD while highlighting the most athletetic and competitive sports in the City of Baltimore.

Best of luck to these actual Maryland Olympians representing the USA in the Paris 2024 Olympics:

Phoebe Bacon | Swimming
Aaron Brooks | Wrestling
Kevin Durant | Basketball
Markus Edegran | Sailing
Erin Gemmell | Swimming
Jahmal Harvey | Boxing
Chase Kalisz | Swimming
Katie Ledecky | Swimming
Ruby Lilleyl Skateboarding
Helen Maroulis | Wrestling
Tatiana Nazlymov | Fencing
Aaron Russell | Volleyball
Masai Russell | Track and Field
Kyle Snyder | Wrestling
Jessica Stevens| Trampoline
Isabella Whittaker | Track and Field
Juliette Whittaker | Track and Field
Quincy Wilson | Track and Field

07/23/2024

You designed it, we're gonna make it. 👕

The results are in...and our very first "OFFICIAL" Sail Local shirt is about to come your way! It's been a great ride from beginning to end, and your input means the world to us.

A massive shoutout goes to Strategic Factory for their support and expertise throughout the process. They helped us acquire a shirt made through environmentally sound practices by workers paid a living wage, they will print the shirt, and they will drop-ship the shirt to all who order. It's basically a one stop shop of printing happiness.

Stay tuned for the final product reveal.

SHIRTS WILL GO ON SALE: Monday, July 29th!

You designed it, so it's going to be amazing!

07/04/2024

Sinatra sang of New York, “If I can make it there, I can make it anywhere…” New York might be tough like that, but Baltimore has been nothing but helpful and loving to our little business - both on the boat and off.

I can’t begin to express our gratitude for everything you have done for us. From those who have sailed with us, to those who see us on social media, and to all the small businesses that have helped us learn how to be a small business…thank you so much.

Oh, and Happy Independence Day. 🇺🇸

07/03/2024

Would you throw grandma in the bay? 👵🌊

07/02/2024

Interrupting our regular programing for this public service announcement...

When I pulled over to block traffic and check to make sure everyone was right, I notice the teenage kid who owned the car did everything right to make sure he and his occupants were safe. Because he knew what to do, no one was hurt.

06/29/2024

Baltimore's Love Boat? 🚢❤️

I have had the great, great pleasure of marrying so many couples on our sailboat. It's one of my favorite things to do. They're usually small elopement ceremonies at sunset with the city or Ft. McHenry in the background.

Teaming up with this year, l've been fortunate to step up to performing bigger weddings on Captain TJ's deadrise that can hold up to 25 passengers. More love to go around!

Réna and Dwayne's wedding was my second large wedding on a boat...the perfect couple, the perfect sunset, and the perfect memory. Congrats again Réna and Dwayne!

I'm excited for our next wedding!

06/27/2024

**Sail Away This Weekend! Perfect Weather
Awaits in Baltimore!**

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and join us for an unforgettable sailboat charter in beautiful Baltimore! Thanks to a storm that rolled through last night, we have the perfect weather this weekend—ideal sailing conditions and delightful temperatures!

Imagine gliding over calm waters, feeling the gentle breeze on your face, and soaking up the sunshine. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or new to the adventure, our experienced crew will ensure you have a fantastic time.

See you on the water! ⛵️🌊

https://boatbaltimore.com/daily-cruises

06/26/2024

Part Two: Bay to Baltimore Marathon Swim!

Katie Pumphrey just made history! I'm just under 14-hours, Katie has become the first person to swim the 24-miles from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

06/25/2024

Part One: Bay to Baltimore Marathon Swim!

Katie Pumphrey is swimming 24-miles from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore's Inner Harbor as her personal love letter to Baltimore.

A Maryland native, it has been her dream to make this swim possible.

06/24/2024

So excited to be a part of Katie’s boat support team! See ya at the finish line 🏊‍♀️ 🌊

Katie Pumphrey’s Bay to Baltimore Swim is tomorrow, June 25th!
Join the Waterfront Partnership in welcoming Katie Pumphrey at the finish line of her heroic 24-mile swim from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Harborplace!

Enjoy sign-making and tunes with giveaways and samples from Ekiben and Peabody Heights (limited). And don’t miss her photo finish with private boat es**rt from Mr. Trash Wheel into the Inner Harbor. 🌊

Date: Tuesday, June 25th
Time: 2-6PM (Katie’s estimated arrival time is 3-5PM)
Location: Inner Harbor Amphitheater

Want to watch the swim in real time?
Follow Katie’s swim tracker- link in bio ⬅️
Look out for story updates from as he reports from the water!
This will be a historic moment for our city- we hope to see you there!

06/24/2024

I finally swam in the Baltimore Harbor! 🏊‍♀️🦀

Truth be told, it's not my first time swimming in the harbor. It's just the first time I intended to do it. Anyone with a boat will tell you, sometimes you might fall in when doing boat work on the dock.

It was a perfect day for an extraordinary event.
The big take away from this is... We are the caretakers of our rivers and oceans. If we want them to be clean (and make it a priority) it will happen sooner rather than later.

Thank you to Waterfront Partnership for the invitation to participate and all you and Healthy Harbor and Mr. Trash Wheel and everyone else do to make our harbor swimmable.

Looking forward to next year and more swimmers!

WATER IS LIFE!

06/19/2024

Meet S.S. JOHN W. BROWN, one of only two remaining, fully operational Liberty ships that participated in World War II. The BROWN was launched at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 7, 1942, Labor Day.

Please consider donating to SS John W. Brown (Project Liberty Ship) to help keep this piece of history alive!

06/18/2024

Come spend some time on the water with us! 🌊 ⛵️

06/14/2024

🌊🍽️ Ready for an unforgettable evening of coastal charm and delectable Chesapeake cuisine? Join us at **Tides & Vibes** on June 20th! Experience the best of local flavors while enjoying breathtaking waterfront views.

Why not elevate the experience? Book a sailboat charter and sail into the event in style! Secure your spot now: [Book Now](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/boatbaltimore/?ref=Facebook%20Tides%20and%20Vibes%20post&full-items=yes).

Don’t miss out on this perfect blend of tides and vibes! 🌅🛥️