09/06/2024
This is some of the best cruising time on the Sassafras. I plan to run until the end of October, both weekdays and weekends. Call me and book your fall cruise now!
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08/26/2024
Another video by Wil of today's cruise.
08/26/2024
A morning charter. Had a great time with this couple from Middletown, DE. Like me, they are big Philadelphia Eagles fans. We did see eagles today, the REAL thing!
They followed up with lunch at the Fishwhistle. Another video will follow. Thanks Wil!
08/25/2024
A great picture taken by Eleanor as we passed their boat.
08/25/2024
08/25/2024
A couple if videos from this evening's cruise. Thanks to Wil for them.
08/25/2024
This husband surprised his wife with a sunset cruise after dinner at the Fishwhistle. He told me that they have my rack card on their refrigerator and his wife had wanted to cruise on Poor Dorothy for a while. It was a beautiful evening on the water and after about two-thirds through the cruise, we realized that we knew people in common. Small world!
08/24/2024
Time is running out to take advantage of the beautiful weekend special. I still have availability this afternoon (Saturday) and tomorrow morning. Enjoy this great weather on the water. Give me a call at 410 648 5935.
08/11/2024
What a difference a day makes! Yesterday, due to the remnants of Hurricane Debby, the river was more than 2 ft over the marina docks. Thankfully all the boats at the Granary Marina, including Poor Dorothy, came out ok. The water receded overnight and although this video may not look like it, today was beautiful! This couple came down from the Philadelphia area. They sampled much of what Georgetown has to offer. They stayed at the Kitty Knight House, had dinners at The Fishwhistle and Deep Blue. Had breakfast at Sassafras Harbor Cafe and appetizers at Signals. And, oh yes, took a two-hour cruise with me.
08/06/2024
These locals had visiting friends and decided to entertain them with a 2 hour cruise followed by lunch at Deep Blue at the Kitty Knight House. It was an interesting time on the water. We saw an eagle fighting with an osprey over a fish. Typically the osprey will win. My guest asked how I was able to set that up for them to see! We also went into Turners Creek to see the blooming American Lotus.
07/30/2024
A couple of pictures from Saturday afternoon's two- hour birthday cruise. The weather was perfect. There were more boats of all types on the river than I have seen in a long time. The couple followed the cruise with dinner at Deep Blue at the Kitty Knight House. Thanks to Kevin for the pictures.
07/14/2024
A few pictures from this evening's sunset cruise. Part of a birthday celebration. The weather cleared late in the afternoon and we saw a beautiful sunset. Thanks to Kevin for the pictures.
07/08/2024
A couple of pictures of my recent sunset cruise. The pictures were taken by my friend Kevin from the dock.
06/28/2024
Some great pictures taken by the charterer from yesterday evening's sunset cruise.
06/28/2024
Returning from yesterday's sunset cruise. Thanks to Eleanor for the video!
06/28/2024
Returning from yesterday's sunset cruise. Thank you to Eleanor for the video!
06/28/2024
Yesterday evening was beautiful on the river. This couple was celebrating his birthday with dinner at the Fishwhistle followed by a two hour sunset cruise.
06/26/2024
Besides going down river to its mouth today, we went up river getting the bridge over the Sassafras River to open for us. An added benefit was that I had a nice conversation on the phone with the bridge tender.
06/26/2024
Thanks to Wil for this video from today's cruise.
06/26/2024
Had a great cruise this morning to celebrate a 47th wedding anniversary. The charterer wrote, "We had a wonderful time. And it was so special that my cousin Bill got to chat with you....Memorable.
What a wonderful 47th anniversary celebration." The group enjoyed lunch at the Fishwhistle after the cruise. Thanks to Wil and Kay for the pictures. Consider cruising with me for your next celebration. A couple videos will follow.
06/12/2024
Another great day on the water. This was the second year that this group from Delaware cruised with me. They followed the cruise with lunch at the Fishwhistle. The weather was perfect. We went out the river to see the bay and then popped into Turners Creek to look at the waterlilies which, unfortunately, were not yet in bloom. Bring your small group (6 max) and I will design a cruise for you.
06/12/2024
Had a nice boat ride out to the mouth of the river this afternoon. These ladies have spent time on the Sassafras for years and share my love of the river. During the cruise we saw an eagle and several osprey who are nesting on the navigational aids. The water was calm and the temperature was cool making for a very pleasant 2 1/2 hour trip. Thanks to my "official" photographer, Wil, who is back again this year.
05/22/2024
Ben Feril, a specially trained Coast Guard Auxiliarist, performed the annual safety examination on my charter business. This is a voluntary US Coast Guard program for uninspected passenger vessels. Along with the boat's safety equipment, my credentials were examined. As in the past, I passed and affixed the new decal to Poor Dorothy.
05/20/2024
My supervisor while I was washing Poor Dorothy today.
05/11/2024
First charter of the season. This family celebrated a birthday and Mothers Day with a 2 hour cruise and early dinner at the Fishwhistle. We adjusted the cruise time to accommodate the weather which was great for the cruise. The family provided me with a co-captain and co- navigator! Who is going to be my next charter?
05/07/2024
Poor Dorothy is back home in her slip at the Granary Marina! She wintered in Chesapeake City at J and H Woodworking were she got some more expert paint work and cabinetry. Today, Poor Dorothy was trucked by Matt from Ottomatic Marine Transport and launched. My good friend and master mechanic, Mark Ranger, and I took her for a sea trial. Since the weather was sunny and warm, we decided to extend the trip. Mark made a few minor adjustments and with some cleaning over the next few days, Poor Dorothy will be ready for her first charter of this season on Saturday.
04/29/2024
My first day on the water this season. I was out on my personal toys, a Yamaha Waverunner and 13 ft Boston Whaler. The weather was great and the water was like glass. A few other boats were out including the Sassafras River Keeper. Poor Dorothy is scheduled to go in the water next week so book your cruise now so you can enjoy the water with me!
04/28/2024
Ready for the Wedding Expo at Deep Blue at the Kitty Knight House 14028 Augustine Herman Highway Galena, MD. I will be here from 12 to 3 pm today. Stop by and say hello! For more details and free admission tickets see my previous post.
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Another video by Wil of today's cruise.
A morning charter. Had a great time with this couple from Middletown, DE. Like me, they are big Philadelphia Eagles fans. We did see eagles today, the REAL thing! They followed up with lunch at the Fishwhistle. Another video will follow. Thanks Wil!
A couple if videos from this evening's cruise. Thanks to Wil for them.
What a difference a day makes! Yesterday, due to the remnants of Hurricane Debby, the river was more than 2 ft over the marina docks. Thankfully all the boats at the Granary Marina, including Poor Dorothy, came out ok. The water receded overnight and although this video may not look like it, today was beautiful! This couple came down from the Philadelphia area. They sampled much of what Georgetown has to offer. They stayed at the Kitty Knight House, had dinners at The Fishwhistle and Deep Blue. Had breakfast at Sassafras Harbor Cafe and appetizers at Signals. And, oh yes, took a two-hour cruise with me.
Returning from yesterday's sunset cruise. Thanks to Eleanor for the video!
Returning from yesterday's sunset cruise. Thank you to Eleanor for the video!
Yesterday evening was beautiful on the river. This couple was celebrating his birthday with dinner at the Fishwhistle followed by a two hour sunset cruise.
Besides going down river to its mouth today, we went up river getting the bridge over the Sassafras River to open for us. An added benefit was that I had a nice conversation on the phone with the bridge tender.
Thanks to Wil for this video from today's cruise.
A short video from today's 3 hour charter. We left the dock at 8:30 AM to avoid the extreme heat. It is a small world. The charterer found me via my website and we were unaware that we knew each other. Turns out he lived across the street from my parents while I lived in Charleston, SC. When we visited my parents, my daughters played with his daughter! We followed up the cruise with an enjoyable lunch at the Fishwhistle at the Granary. Thank you Wil for taking the video.
A short video from this morning's cruise. Thank you Wil for being my "official" videographer.
A short video from yesterday's 3 hour cruise. We even had the professor (of history) and Mary Ann aboard! The professor wrote, "A good time was had by all." Thanks to Wil for the video.
When you plan for a romantic sunset cruise for two to celebrate your anniversary and it turns into a small party including three friends! And yes, I did play the Chipmunks singing Happy Anniversary!!! Tonight's sunset colors were amazing. The brilliant sunsets should continue for a few days due to particles in the atmosphere from the devastating fires on the west coast. Thanks to Wilbur for the video.
Great way to start Labor Day Weekend with a birthday cruise and reminiscing about your grandfather's boat on the Sassafras River. Cruises will continue until the end of October! Fall is the prettiest time on the river. Book your cruise today.
Happy 4th of July!
Video from today's cruise. Thanks to my friend Will for the underway photos and video!
Anniversary Cruise
Thanks to Wil for this video from last evening!
Sassafras River Cruise
The video as discussed in my previous post.
