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Let's Go Sail the York River in Gloucester Point, Virginia

Let's Go Sail the York River in Gloucester Point, Virginia

Overview

Couples and families enjoy a unique opportunity to sail their own 32-foot sloop with all the modern conveniences. Or sit back and relax in the cockpit or up on the bow of the boat for greater privacy. Great idea for engagement, birthday, anniversary or surprise gift.

City: Virginia

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $96.42

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $96.42

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Learn to sail in 20 minutes. Grab the helm!

Run the helm as you learn to sail. Hoist the spinnaker for downwind sailing. Swim off the aft if the wind dies.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Friendly dogs welcomed.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Capt Bill will meet you with a mask and remove it once we get to sea. He will ask the standard 3 questions about symptoms, recent contacts, foreign travel. He has had both vaccinations,

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (76)

Rico1965

Jun 2022

No matter if you live here or are visiting the Historic Triangle, find the time to go sailing with CPT Bill and enjoy the beautiful sights all around you out on the York River. CPT Bill runs a first rate operation, skippering a beautifully maintained Hunter 32 with all the amenities you'd expect on a 3 hour charter. You can sit back and enjoy the view while CPT Bill tells you about all the history that surrounds you, and if you wish, also get a first class hands-on sailing lesson! We had a wonderful time and will be going out again!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thanks very much, Rick, for such a detailed review.

1Girlwithanopinion

Jun 2022

I decided I wanted to go sailing for my birthday. Completed a Google search, And discovered Cap'n Bill O'Donovan. The online reservation system was user- friendly. The Marina was fairly easy to find with the GPS. I gave Cap'n Bill a call because I was running about 15 minutes behind schedule. He agreed to push the time back and he waited for me and my guest. He greeted my guests and he also saved us a parking space, (cool beans). He introduced us to the other 2 passengers and we set sail. All my random questions were answered. I learned about the salt water & freshwater meeting and the transition being named brackish and/or estuary. I also learned that the James River is the longest river in the world that begins and ends in the same state. There was an opportunity to assist with the sails and the spinnaker. Exciting part, I got to sit on the the bow of the boat, YaYers!!! It was a really nice sailing experience. What an awesome birthday experience! I would highly recommend Cap'n Bill O'Donovan, here's why: Outstanding customer service. Great rapport Nice clean boat Free cold bottled drinking water Very Reasonable Prices Educational Fun Aaand free emailed photos, along with a parting dining coupon. It was a really good time I highly recommend.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Best review in ten years! Thanks, Nevada!

N6733CXlauras

Jun 2022

Captain Bill was amazing! His knowledge, history, experience and safety protocols were impressive and very much appreciated! Lori B. and I are looking forward to the next sail already!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thanks very much Laura, and for the headline as well.