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Thomas Point Light House Charter Details

 

Available: May through October, Saturdays and Sundays, 4 hour tour, 12-4

Thomas Point light house, has been photographed more than any other light house on the Bay. As well, it has been Memorialized on many local pieces of art, everything from paintings and photos to coffee mugs and replica-shaped mailboxes. It used to be at the end of a peninsula (we know an old man who remembers walking out to the light) but that narrow piece of land has eroded away, leaving the lighthouse on an island. Although the water looks pretty much the same, on the west side of the light, the water is mostly about 4 feet deep; on the east side, it’s about 40. For a lot of boats and all ships, that’s an important difference!  For details . . . Fee: $150.00 per hour per boat (maximum of 6 guests aboard); this trip usually runs 4 hours.

For Reservations: Call 240-401-4464; or e-mail: Captainbill@starboardbeam-com

Note: Wind direction determines the route; wind speed determines our speed.  Sunny days are best, of course, but even overcast days can have good wind.  The only time it’s no fun at all is in a heavy rain.

To make a reservation, you can reach us by telephone (240-401-4464) or email (CaptainBill@starboardbeam.com).

Click here for information on what to bring and what not to bring.

Click here for directions to the boat.

Click here for our Cancellation policy.

Before stepping aboard, we must receive from you a signed copy of our Liability Waiver Form (which we will email to you when you sign up.)

Please familiarize yourself with our Payment Policy

Combo Lighthouse Tour

 

Charter Details

Available: May through October, Saturdays and Sundays, 6 hour tour, Fee: $175 per hour per boat (maximum of 6 guests). This trip usually runs 6 hours.

Note: Wind direction determines the route; wind determines our speed.  Sunny days are best, of course, but even overcast days can have good wind.  The only time it’s no fun at all is in a heavy rain.

NOTE: In the event of no or minimal wind, this will be a motor or motor/wind excursion. We can not get the sails up in no wind, thus we motor or there may be some wind but not sufficient to sail the whole tour, hence motor sail.

To make a reservation, you can reach us by telephone (240-401-4464) or email CaptainBill@starboardbeam.com.

Click here for information on what to bring and what not to bring.

Click here for directions to the boat located at Holiday Hill Marina,Mayo/Edgewater, Maryland

Click here for our cancellation policy.

Please familiarize yourself with our Payment Policy

NOTE: In the event of no or minimal wind, this will be a motor or motor/sail excursion. We not get the sails up in no wind, thus we motor or there may be some wind but not sufficient to sail the whole tour, hence motor sailing.

Before stepping aboard, we must receive from you a signed copy of our Liability Waiver Form (which we will email to you when you sign up.)

Thomas Point Lighthouse
Bloody Point Lighthouse

What to Bring With You

 

DreamCatcher is a comfortable, fully-equipped boat.  We’re prepared for just about everything, sailing-wise.  For your comfort, you’ll probably want to bring:

  • Sunscreen and a hat
  • Appropriate clothing
    • Shoes
      • Tennis shoes, boat shoes or similar foot wear.  Smooth, slick soles are not a good idea because the deck is smooth and when wet can be slippery (Don’t worry; much of the deck is covered in non-skid, but if you put your foot on a smooth surface, you want your foot to stay under you!)
      • Crocs are acceptable, but you might slide out of flip-flops.
      • Do NOT wear shoes with BLACK soles.  You will NOT be allowed to wear them on the boat.
    • In the heat of summer, light, loose-fitting is best. Swim attire or no attire is acceptable.
    • In the chill of spring and fall, wear layers so you can adjust to changing conditions (it feels different out on the water in the wind than it does on your front porch, guaranteed).  It’s not a bad idea to wear a nylon windbreaker as an outer shell.
    • If there’s a possibility of rain, rain gear, or at least something water repellent, will help you enjoy yourself.  Note: except for the absolute worst of weather conditions, expect to go sailing.
    • Gloves, maybe.  If you’re an office worker with no calluses on your hands, even cheap, light cotton “working” or “gardening” gloves will protect your hands when hauling halyards or anchor rodes.
  • Food and Beverages:
    • ​Bring your lunch!  (Due to Food / Alcohol Business Licensing, we cannot serve you food or alcoholic drinks.)  Make it something easy to eat – like a sandwich – and not something hard to handle on a moving, possibly bouncing boat – like soup!
    • Alcoholic beverages –
      • For sailing course students, during instruction time, NO alcohol is allowed.  Afterwards, however, with the boat tied up safely in her slip, you may want to “toast your adventures.”
      • For chartering guests, if sailing conditions are mild in the opinion of the Captain, a drink or two is okay.
      • For all people aboard DreamCatcher, while the boat is at the slip moderate alcohol consumption, at the discretion of the Captain, will be allowed.  While underwaqy If the Captain determines that alcoholic consumption has exceeded safe margins, the consumers will be asked to stop. Failure on the part of the consumer to do so will result in an expulsion from the charter / course with no refund of fees.  
    • Drugs (of the recreational variety): uh, no.  To be clear, NO.  None.  Nada.  Nyet.  Non-prescription drugs might be your idea of fun, and that’s your business, but drugs on board will make us lose our license, and that truly IS our business.  Bringing non-prescription drugs will result in an expulsion from the charter / course with no refund of fees

SAILING INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES. The student should bring his or her own lunch for the first day.  Water and ice will be provided by the Instructor.  NO Alcoholic beverages will be allowed during the duration of the course.   Following the completion of the course day or end alcohol consumption is allowed, but If during this time, the Captain determines that alcoholic consumption has exceeded safe margins, the consumers will be asked to stop. Failure on the part of the consumer in question, to stop will result in an expulsion from the course with no refund of fees.

Thomas Point Lighthouse

Bloody Point Lighthouse

SAILING CHESAPEAKE BAY CHARTER TOURS

 

We can take you to a destination or go where you want (provided the winds cooperate as in any sail). All of our charter rates are the same, $175.00 per hour.

A $50.00 discount off the final charter cost is provided to current or former: Military, First Responders, Police, Fire Services, EMS or EMT personnel.)

Leaving from Holiday Hill Marina, here are some of the places you can see with us on your fun day sailing Chesapeake Bay.

To make a reservation, you can reach us by telephone (240-401-4464) or email (CaptainBill@starboardbeam.com).

You’ll relax out on the water, out in all the open space, moving along quietly in the breeze with the waves. Whether you want a peaceful get-away or change-of-pace party with your gang, we can provide a great “vehicle” for you. Our usual itinerary is a few hours’ sail from near Annapolis out to the famous lighthouses nearby, both of which are on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • Thomas Point Tour (approximately 5 hours) Memorialized on many local pieces of art, everything from paintings and photos to coffee mugs and replica-shaped mailboxes. It used to be at the end of a peninsula (we know a man who remembers walking out to the light) but that narrow piece of land has eroded away, leaving the lighthouse on an island. Although the water looks pretty much the same, on the west side of the light, the water is mostly about 4 feet deep; on the east side, it’s about 40. For a lot of boats and all ships, that’s an important difference!  For details . . .
  • Bloody Point Bar Tour – (approximately 5 hours) Near the south end of Kent Island (where the Bay Bridge “lands” in the east), this old lighthouse has saved many vessels from going aground, and you’ll see why when you’re there (don’t worry; you’ll be safe! But if you imagine you were there trying to make your way in a storm or in the dark . . .)
  • Combo Lighthouse Tour! (both lighthouses, all day on the water)(approximately 7 hours) Get Thomas Point and Bloody Point light Houses on the same trip
  • Once Under the Bridge – Approximately 6 hours). If just once you sail under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, then for the rest of your life, every time you drive across the bridge you’ll probably say, “Hey, remember that sunny day instead of driving over we went sailing under this bridge?”   For details . . .
  • Fall Leaf Watching Tour  – -$175.00 per hour. We’ll have to stay in water deep enough for the boat, of course, but we can do a “slow-motion slide” along the shore and truly enjoy the richness of the view.  Unlike when driving in a car in the mountains, from the boat you can smell the leaves, feel the sunshine, hold a glass of wine .
  • Overnight – For Details . . .
  • Custom package –-$175.00 per hour. Maybe you just want to get sailing on the Bay with no particular place to go or maybe a moonlight cruise for just you and your honey?  

NOTE: In the event of no or minimal wind, this will be a motor or motor/wind excursion. We can not get the sails up in no wind, thus we motor or there may be some wind but not sufficient to sail the whole tour, hence motor sail.

BONUS: It is quite likely in the Spring, that you’ll see ospreys in flight, or sitting on its nest of sticks atop a navigation marker in the Rhode or West Rivers.  It depends on the time of year and whether or not the osprey is “home” on its nest or not, but we see them all the time.  We’ve passed by close enough to see chicks peering over the top of the nests.

Note: The maximum number of guests aboard is six (there’s room for more, but our Coast Guard “six-pack” OUVP license says no more than six.)

Note: We provide ice and water but due to Food Business Licensing we cannot offer you food and beverages.  You can bring whatever you want.  By the way, you’re welcome to bring and enjoy a few adult beverages, but please, remember that a moving boat is no place to have your coordination severely impaired. (Not only is the whole boat moving, parts of the boat move: there’s a reason why the long, heavy horizontal pole on the bottom of the mainsail, about head-high, is called a “boom”!)

For Businesses:

We take business people out for a sail for three main reasons:

  • To schmooze clients (especially to give memorable entertainment to visitors from out-of-town);
  • To reward a group of their employees with something they’d probably never initiate separately;
  • To build teamwork by having them learn to sail a boat together