2024 Sailing Season is coming! See you April 13, 2024!

Scouting Programs

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Welcome Aboard

A true and interactive sailing experience in Annapolis, Maryland on two, fast and fun 74-foot wooden schooners, Woodwind and Woodwind II.

You will have the boat reserved just for your group, this is a private event. Our experienced captains and crew work with the scouts to learn about sailing and teamwork in a fun and educational atmosphere while sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. Each boat can accommodate up to 40 guests. 

  • Nautical Terms
  • Proper Lookout
  • Steer the Schooner
  • Boating Safety

We have developed a 2-hour sailing cruise where we train the scouts on different aspects of sailing, as we cruise past the United States Naval Academy and then out onto the Chesapeake Bay.

Happy little boy on boat with orange life vest

Girl Scout Programs

BROWNIES

BROWNIES will take a journey, learning about the “Wonders of Water” while sailing the Chesapeake Bay.  More Info on “Wonders of Water”

JUNIORS, SENIORS, CADETTES

JUNIORS will learn about “Sailing & Nature of the Bay” aboard.

AMBASSADORS

AMBASSADORS will complete part of the Water Badge Outdoor Journey

Boy Scout Programs

CUB SCOUTS

CUB SCOUTS (TIGER, WOLF, BEAR, ARROW OF LIGHT) will “Adventure” through “Boats & Knots” while sailing on the Chesapeake Bay

SCOUTS BSA: SMALL BOAT SAILING

Learn about Safety at Sea and enjoy Hands-on Sailing while working towards the Small Boat Sailing merit badge

SEA SCOUTS: SMALL BOAT HANDLER

Sea Scouts will work towards the Small Boat Handler merit badge while learning about navigation and “Rules of the Road” aboard the Woodwind

Schooner Woodwind, Annapolis Maryland Customer Testimonials Customer Reviews

“Cadette Girl Scout Troop 5891 and 5859 of Ashburn, VA, had a fabulous time sailing aboard the Woodwind II! Not only did the girls learn the basics of sailing, our troop leader was able to check off an item off her bucket list!”

Joanne P.
Ashburn VA

“Thanks so much for a wonderful time on our recent Woodwind adventure! Our Girl Scout troop learned so much about sailing and the Moms had a ball. Your crew is amazing!”

Kim A.
Girl Scout Troop 1017

Sailing Rates for Private Cruise:

Weekday Daytime:
2-25 passengers $2066.88
26-40 passengers $2429.02

Weekend trips:
All passengers (up to 40) $2892.01

We sail rain or shine. There are no refunds or exchanges unless the captain cancels the cruise due to unsafe conditions. “Rain Protection” can be added for an additional fee. This would allow you to cancel and reschedule within our guidelines.

According to the Girl Scout and Boy Scouts USA safety procedures,  all scouts, adults, and other children aboard a cruise must be outfitted in life jackets. We have additional Type III life jackets that are more comfortable for non-emergency use.

Contact a Schooner Woodwind Sales Agent

Learn more about group sailing and sailing aboard the Schooner Woodwind & Woodwind II

Call 410-263-1981, or fill out an inquiry form by clicking on the button below.

Schooner Woodwind
410-263-7837