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Let's Go Sail Virginia: Unique Sailing Experience
4.8
30 Ratings
Gloucester Point
Experience Williamsburg’s unique sailing adventure. Steer a modern sailboat, relax, and learn about historic battles. Spot US Navy ships in Yorktown.
Experience Williamsburg’s unique sailing adventure. Steer a modern sailboat, relax, and learn about historic battles. Spot US Navy ships in Yorktown.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- York River Yacht Haven - 1. You’ll learn to sail in 10 minutes. From there you’ll learned the details of how to build speed, how to “see the wind” and how to turn the boat safely.
- OPTIONAL: In two 20-minute talks, you’ll learn how the French fleet came to defeat the British at the 1781 Battle of the Capes and how that led to the successful…
- York River Yacht Haven - 1. You’ll learn to sail in 10 minutes. From there you’ll learned the details of how to build speed, how to “see the wind” and how to turn the boat safely.
- OPTIONAL: In two 20-minute talks, you’ll learn how the French fleet came to defeat the British at the 1781 Battle of the Capes and how that led to the successful artillery Siege at Yorktown.
- Special Events include sunset engagement and wedding ceremonies. Call for details.
What's Included
- As part of learning to sail, you get to run the helm (wheel) and to turn the sails as we tack back and forth. During the history tour, you get to see famous works of art which will then be sent to you
- As part of learning to sail, you get to run the helm (wheel) and to turn the sails as we tack back and forth. During the history tour, you get to see famous works of art which will then be sent to you
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Few people get out on the water these days, and fewer still get to sail a modern sailboat. Here is the single-most unique activity in Williamsburg, where guests get to run the helm or just relax on the water. They get to enjoy an optional talk on the two battles that ended the American Revolutionary War. Sometimes they get to see US Navy ships…
Few people get out on the water these days, and fewer still get to sail a modern sailboat. Here is the single-most unique activity in Williamsburg, where guests get to run the helm or just relax on the water. They get to enjoy an optional talk on the two battles that ended the American Revolutionary War. Sometimes they get to see US Navy ships transiting Yorktown.
- ADA accessible with 24-hour notice.
- Shade and padded seat provided.
Location
York River Yacht Haven
Yacht Haven Road
Park at the marina pool and head to G Dock. I'll meet you there.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(30 Ratings)
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Leslie_s
Oct 13, 2024
Serene Sailing - It was a very serene afternoon of sailing, learning the terminology and how to sail. Capt. Bill was an excellent teacher with years of experience. We had a great time!
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Lindahi9147ei
Sep 30, 2024
Spend some time on the water! - Weren’t sure if we were going to be able sail with weather iffy but Captain Bill assured us the weather would be fine and it was!
Spent 3 hrs with each us helping! Lots of fun and educational. Would highly recommend it. Boat is very clean!
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Aprilenette
Sep 4, 2024
Thank you Captain Bill! ⛵️ - This was a great additional to our Williamsburg adventure! Captain Bill was friendly, knowledgeable and such a joy to spend time with during our sail! He even accommodated us when I got the time wrong on the day we were supposed to sail. I can’t recommend this excursion more if you are in Williamsburg. Thank you so much Captain Bill for a great day and your wealth of knowledge! 😃
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Mwfriederichs
Sep 4, 2024
Dolphins and warships and wind, oh my! - If you are looking for an absolutely perfect sailing adventure on the York River, this is the excursion for you. We were fortunate to have a mostly sunny day and good winds, making it an exciting sailing experience, especially for those willing to take their turn at the helm. In addition, a US Navy Destroyer traveled up the channel and through the bridge while we sailed. But that's not all! The Coast Guard was doing training exercises, and we saw a pod of dolphins! All of this and a bit of history and nautical knowledge from Captain Bill made this an incredible experience!
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Erikabw933ah
Aug 26, 2024
Great afternoon sailing! - We loved sailing with Bill! We have three teen girls and they enjoyed it as well! One of my daughters and my husband both took the wheel for a bit and Bill was a great teacher. Being out on the water and learning about sailing was a highlight of our trip. Bill even took pictures for us and sent them to us after our tour. Would most definitely recommend!
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Lillian
Jun 10, 2024
Sailing in the bay - Beautiful 3 hour sailing experience in the boat at Yorktown. Captain Bill was kind and very informative. Although the boat could hold 6 guests, only one other couple , besides myself, were on this sailing trip. That gave each of us a lot of sailing experience. It was so exciting to steer the boat, feeling the wind upon the sails! And the scenery was fantastic! A little bonus - got to see three dolphins!
I highly recommend this tour.
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Karenj218
May 25, 2024
A great day on the water with Captain Bill! - We enjoyed 3 hours on the water with Captain Bill. We appreciated the opportunity to be as involved in the sailing as we wanted to be and his dry humour! We would definitely recommend this activity!
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Lvcinbd
May 20, 2024
Try something new and unique in Williamsburg - Immaculate clean sailboat. Captain Bill is a fun and entertaining host who encouraged us to take the helm and learn about sailing. We had a great day.
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David_v
May 16, 2024
Sailing the York River - Bill was a great captain taught us how to sail and we enjoyed driving the sailboat. This was a very nice boat. It was roomy and comfortable.
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Mariemj1073pg
Jun 27, 2024
Unimpressed - 1 - We were not impressed with this. Captain Bill did not take pictures like he told us he would. Only took 3 pictures and never sent them after we requested them several times. He didn’t give up much information about the area we were in. Had us sail the whole time even when we didn’t want to anymore. This is a big NO on our book. Please try another sailing company. Kind of Rude to us as a group.
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