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The Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship, offers a full range of courses from Basic Sailing through Ocean Training Cruises on Island Packet yachts in the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, as well as classroom or homestudy Celestial and Coastal Navigation classes.
At the Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship, helping people become exceptional sailors is our passion. That's why our reputation as a serious school for serious sailors follows our students wherever they go. We don't cut corners or compromise safety to sell certifications. We simply offer the best sailing instruction and turn out the finest sailors found anywhere. Enjoy our blog, and please also visit our website.
At the Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship, helping people become exceptional sailors is our passion. That's why our reputation as a serious school for serious sailors follows our students wherever they go. We don't cut corners or compromise safety to sell certifications. We simply offer the best sailing instruction and turn out the finest sailors found anywhere. Enjoy our blog, and please also visit our website.
Our IP 40 S/V NAVIGATOR
NAVIGATOR, our Island Packet 40 Ocean Training Vessel, in her home slip.
About Us
- Rita Hanson
- Rita Hanson is the General Manager of the Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship with primary cognizance for scheduling, customer service and finances. She is a lifelong sailor, mother of two grown children, mechanical engineer and an avid equestrian and bicyclist.
7 comments:
As of 2100 EDT on June 30th, Skymate located HALIMEDA at 3300N and 6729W or about 155 miles from Bermuda and on track for Norfolk.
At 2130 on July 1st, Skymate reported HALIMEDA's position at 3400N and 7000W or about half way to Norfolk
At noon on July 2nd HALIMEDA reported that all was well onboard and that they had been sailing in favorable winds since leaving Bermuda.
As of 0030EDT on July 3rd, Skymate reported HALIMEDA's position at 3500N and 7231W or about 200 miles from Norfolk
I spoke with Captain Jack by satellite phone at 1520 EDT on July 3rd. Position was 3542N and 7344W. They were half way through the Gulf Stream and about 120 miles from Norfolk. They've had good sailing winds for most of the time until now but presently motoring in light winds. They just hooked into a large wahoo and plan for a fresh seafood feast for dinner. ETA in Norfolk is early Saturday morning.
Email from Halimeda at 0900 EDT on July 4th reported all is well and they are currently sailing. Position is 3633N and 7501W or about 50 miles from Norfolk. ETA in Norfolk is late Friday or in the wee hours Saturday.
HALIMEDA arrived in Norfolk at 2000 EDT on July 4th
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