Sailing on the Chesapeake can be relaxing and peaceful. You can slowly drift down the Bay while sunning yourself on the deck. The gentle rocking of the waves is enough to put you to sleep. It can also be exciting and challenging. You could be hoisting sails and trimming lines while fighting strong gusts of wind. A day on the water offers
many different experiences and emotions.It takes an experienced and knowledgeable Captain to provide you with a complete sailing experience. The Captain must make sure that your party learns the appropriate sailing knowledge to pass the tests required by the American Sailing Association for certification. A good Captain will also ensure that you enjoy your time on the boat while maintaining safety as the number one priority.
Captains Dave and Penny Renoll have been sailing the Chesapeake Bay for 30 years. Their business,
R&R Charters and Sail School, has been helping experienced and novice sailors learn the fine points of sailing over 7 years. I recently spoke to Captain Dave about his Sail School.
Kevin: You've been sailing for a long time. What qualifications do you have as a sail instructor?
Dave: I hold a USCG Master's License, have ASA instructor certifications up to Advanced Coastal Cruising including Radar Instructor and Instructor Evaluator. In addition, I have extensive sailing along the East coast and have cruised in Greece and the Caribbean.
Kevin: Why would someone want to learn how to sail?
Dave: Taking sail instruction will improve everyone's skills and help everyone feel safer on the water.
Kevin: Are you able to offer a different experience for novice and experienced sailors?
Dave: For the beginning sailors, we do day sailing on the Chester River, which is more protected; intermediate cruising students will do a four day cruise from St. Michaels to Annapolis and Baltimore; advanced students will do a Delmarva circumnavigation or sail to Norfolk and back.
Kevin: How does having a Husband-and-Wife team make your sail school different?
Dave: We will often team-teach a class so that the women will have the input from another woman. Additionally, most couples would like to cruise together and they can see how a couple can work together without one person dominating the other.
I can say that, sailing is an incredible experience that will test your mind and your muscle. Sailing is something that you can do for yourself, and something that you can share with your family.
If you'd like to know more, visit Captain Dave's website:
http://www.randrchartersandsailschool.net/ or contact him directly at: Seasharp80@yahoo.com!
Sailing on the Chesapeake can be relaxing and peaceful. You can slowly drift down the Bay while sunning yourself on the deck. The gentle rocking of the waves is enough to put you to sleep. It can also be exciting and challenging. You could be hoisting sails and trimming lines while fighting strong gusts of wind. A day on the water offers many different experiences and emotions.
Kevin: Are you able to offer a different experience for novice and experienced sailors?
I can say that, sailing is an incredible experience that will test your mind and your muscle. Sailing is something that you can do for yourself, and something that you can share with your family.
Camille,
You make a good case for spending a "Day on the Bay" with a qualified captain to get the feel for sailing....this could help many would be sailors get the bug! Thanks for the post.
Your Amiga, Pat