This Date Night was a combo celebration of a birthday and a wedding engagement! Sue and Lee had a great night out with their son and future daughter in-law.  A little  bubbly to complement Captain Jim's sea stories as we congratulated Evan and Jillian on their engagement!  Another fabulous dinner, this time all gluten-free, included a lovely chocolate layer cake for dessert. … [Read more...]

Our first date night at the dock was a success!  Our guests were wonderful, the weather was perfect, and the sail was so smooth that we were able to serve the soup course while underway.  This was our first Date Night and Sunset Sail, and we are so glad that everyone had such a good time!  There was a beautiful sunset on the water, the five course catered dinner was delicious, and everyone left with smiles on their faces.  A few of our guests spent the night onboard the Dauntless before being … [Read more...]

After Captain Jim had received his insurance certification, he was finally able to take the Dauntless out on the bay on his own.  It was Dauntless' christening sail under her captain, and what a journey it was!!  Just like the previous sail on the bay, we encountered sustained winds of 25 mph with gusts up to 30.  However, unlike the last time, Captain Jim chose to reef the sails as soon as they were raised, and what a difference it made!  Not only were we in complete control in the winds, we … [Read more...]

Have you ever seen anything like this before? Chef Judy picked these phillody strawberries today at Wegmeyer farms with a couple of baskets full of delicious, sweet, perfectly ripe berries.  Now, I’m sure you’re wondering what strawberries have to do with the Dauntless? Well, besides very tasty strawberry daiquiris that will be enjoyed on deck throughout many stunning sunsets, not much.  However, this is likely our last pick-your-own strawberry season in Virginia.  We’ll miss you, Wegmeyer … [Read more...]

On the Bay While sailing on a sunny Wednesday, three different weather reports predicted three different conditions. The first report called for a calm and windless day. The second called for nine mph sustained winds with gusts up to fourteen, and Chef Judy found a third report providing a small craft advisory.  Looking at the two other reports and the clear seas around us, we didn’t think that the small craft advisory would be accurate. However, after sailing for an hour under power, due to … [Read more...]

With just under a month since she has parted from the seas to have her hull painted ‘on the hard’, we are proud to announce that the Dauntless now has a beautiful burgundy bottom. Mixed with two parts red to one part black, the color is as exquisitely French as Dauntless herself. Even though the weather has held us up for nearly four weeks, we are thrilled that her first charter will be starting next week. Run through ACY, Dauntless will be launching for 13 days in the Chesapeake. Once she has … [Read more...]

Come see us at the Annapolis Sailboat Show! It's a one-of-a-kind opportunity for sailors to be with sailors. There are very few places where you will find so many sailors in one place; the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show is one of them. Expect another picture perfect spring weekend in Annapolis, the sailing capital of the world, for the sixth annual in-water sailboat show on Friday, April 28th through Sunday, April 30th. … [Read more...]

When we decided to embark on our chartering adventure, the first step was to choose our flagship yacht. Since both of us are Architects, it was important to find a model that fit our ‘designer eye’ with clean lines, contemporary style, a sleek build and a racing feel. However, it was necessary to counter the aesthetic with the functional, for chartering is all about leisure and recreation. With both of us being life-long sailors, we know just how important modern facilities are on a boat of this … [Read more...]