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Our trip was just perfect. We were looking for a true sailing experience, and Captain Russ gave us that. My husband was at the wheel almost the entire trip, talking all things sailing Capt Russ. Meanwhile I enjoyed the sun and sounds of the water against the boat and the wind in the sails from up front. It was a peaceful and enjoyable trip, despite the wind giving out on us towards the end. We'd book with Captain Russ again in a heartbeat!
Captain Russ was just ideal for our half day on the bay! Super pleasant and communicative; completely adaptive to whatever we were up for. The Joie de Vie is ship-shape and the perfect vessel for the Chesapeake Bay. I’ll go ahead and credit him with steady 5-6k winds All day also- just a perfect day. No doubt we will be back for more- thanks again, Captain Russ!
What a great afternoon of sun in the fun! Capt. Steve and first mate Nick were a dream team. Super communicative and helpful before and throughout the boat adventure. They even busted out the jet ski to pull our group around on the tube - too much fun had by all. The boat was great - great AC, nice amenities, and water & snacks. Thank you! Best decision of the weekend!
We booked the charter with Steve while vacationing in Colonial Beach. The charter was the cherry on top for our trip and we really enjoyed the ride, the boat, and the views. The boat is of a pretty decent size. Steve was super friendly and let us roam about the boat whenever or where ever except for when he needed to speed up which is totally understandable. He let all three of our kids (aged 7, 6, and 3) drive the boat which is a memory that will most likely stay with the kids for a lifetime. The boat was clean, very spacious, and comfortable. The inside cabin had a small sitting area with a well functioning AC and was a great help in the 90+ degree weather. Steve was a great guide as well pointing out landmarks, channels, and other stuff along the way. The hours went by what felt like a blink of an eye. We all really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it. Thanks Steve!
My family of 5 had a wonderful day sailing with Bill to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday. Bill was very knowledgeable and excellent at explaining things to my children, even letting them each take the helm. We felt very at ease and safe our entire trip. I am already recommending him to friends.
Mom, Dad, & three GROWN children went out on a wonderful outing with Captain Bill. He was a gracious host & his beautiful sailboat was spectacular! Enjoyed the experience immensely & seriously considering sailing lessons next spring. His boat was not only in immaculate condition but very comfortable for all five adults (plus the amiable captain). We were thrilled to see dolphins and hear about the area's history. We sailed 14.9 memorable miles. I gave a 5 star rating because the ratings don't go to 10. Honestly, how does one rate a great memory that lasts a lifetime? We weren't sure if the weather was going to be a wash out for a few days out, but Captain Bill kept in contact via email with weather updates and was extremely accommodating to what would work best for us. The weather wasn't what one would call picture perfect but I thought it was awesome having so much of the water to ourselves. We only saw one other sailboat. This was an exhilarating experience with a knowledgeable captain and I can't recommend him enough!