Sailing on the Schooner Woodwind during the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis

We do not sell tickets online for our Woodwind sailing cruises during the Boat Show. Tickets are sold in person ONLY.

Please read below for the 4 steps on how to sail with us.

Schooner Woodwind Offers...
1 1/2 hour Public Sailing Cruises at the US Sailboat Show:
October 6th-10th

"Woodwind" sails up to four times daily throughout the Sailboat Show October 6th - 10th from Dock "E2". Each trip is unique. All cruises Woodwind Sailing along depart from the Sailboat Show, past the United States Naval Academy and then into the Chesapeake Bay. Sailing across the Chesapeake Bay is a fabulous experience as are the breathtaking sunsets over the historic Annapolis skyline.

Let our captain and crew make your trip most enjoyable and memorable. Help hoist the sails (all 4 of them) or take a turn at the wheel.

Our cash bar is stocked with wine and beer, including a nice selection of local micro-brews, soda and water. We also sell bagged snacks aboard.

The 74-foot schooner "Woodwind" was custom designed and built specifically for sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. Woodwind is a replica of the classic, fast wooden schooners that were built as "yachts" in the early part of this century. Her handsome mahogany brightwork, great crew gleaming chrome and roomy cockpit distinguish her from cargo carrying work vessels.

JUST TAKE A TOUR OF THIS CLASSIC STYLED SCHOONER
WHEN WE ARE DOCKSIDE.

Sailing from the SAILBOAT SHOW
October 6-10

Thursday October 6

1:30-3:00

4:00-5:30

Friday, Saturday & Sunday October 7-9

11:00-12:30

1:30-3:00

4:00-5:30

5:45-7:15

Monday (Columbus Day) October 10

11:00-12:30

1:30-3:00

Sailing Rates: $30 Adults, $20 Children incl. tax
Cash Bar for soda, water, snacks, beer, microbrews & wine

IMPORTANT FOR BOAT SHOW! What is the Boat Show?

1: You must buy a ticket into the Boat Show in order to sail with us.
Tickets to the boat show may be purchased at the gate or online in advance here.

Boat Show Admission Tickets:
Thursday: VIP DAY $35
Friday - Monday: $17 Adults, $4 Children (7-12) 6 and under, free!
Click here to buy entry tickets for the Boat Show!

2: HOW TO BUY TICKETS TO SAIL ON WOODWIND:
Come into the Boat Show (remember you need a ticket for Boat Show) as early as possible, go directly to "E2" Dock to buy your tickets from our staff for the time you would like, and then enjoy the show. We board 15 minutes prior to sail.
Click here for a Layout and Map of the Boatshow: (We are 104) on Dock E2.

No phone calls to purchase tickets due to our temporary location.
• Tickets can only be purchased in person on the day you want to go sailing.
Cash or Credit Card only.

3: Enjoy your Boat Show expereince by wearing soft soled shoes and layered clothing. With your admission ticket, you can go on most of the boats that are exhibiting to take a closer look. (They may even ask you to take your shoes off.) This is also a great place to get good deals on raincoats, sunglasses, portable coolers, books, calendars and so much more.

4: Allow plenty of time for traffic and parking! This is a huge event in the city of Annapolis. Some parking lots are not used for parking due to the Boat Show.
Click here for all the boat show information including parking tips!

October 11-18
Oct. 11	No Public Sails	Private Charters Available
Oct.12	No Public Sails	Private Charters Available
Oct. 13	Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race Watch Info 12:00-3:00	Private Charters Available before noon
Oct. 14	No Public Sails	Private Charters Available
Oct. 15	Lighthouse Tour 10:30-2:30 SOLD OUT	Private Charters Available after 3:00
Oct. 16	No Public Sails	Private Charters Available
Oct. 17 & 18	No Public Sails	Private Charters Available

There are no refunds or exchanges on ticket purchases unless the Captain cancels the cruise due to unsafe conditions. We do sail rain or shine.

All children weighing less than 35 lbs. must board with their own personally fitted lifejacket. Due to Coast Guard regulations for commercial passenger vessels, there are no lifejackets that we can provide that are approved for young children.

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