Our beautiful new Code O sail has been installed by Davey the Rigger! It will be used as our headsail when we are sailing downwind on a Broad Reach. … [Read more...]

Sail Dauntless is excited to announce that we will now be chartering from St. Vincent and the Grenadines! These islands were miraculously untouched by the recent hurricanes, as you can see in the attached photo. They are as beautiful as they are exotic, and we can't wait to set sail towards our new home. Charters begin January 1st! … [Read more...]

It's time to set sail! Even as Hurricane Irma is just beginning to clear up over eastern seaboard, the crew of the Dauntless is preparing for their maiden voyage to the Caribbean! Using the plotting software Navionics to chart their course from Annapolis to St. Thomas, USVI, Captain Jim and Chef Judy have planned their trip to last just under a month, stopping at dozens of ports and harbors on the way.  The Dauntless has just had her hull painted a beautiful deep blue, and with that finishing … [Read more...]

We had a great time with Sarah Huntington Photography!  Even though an incredible storm broke just as we ran below deck, the evening ended up being quite beautiful. Most importantly, the sunrise sail the next morning was sublime.  There is something really special about being the only presence on the water for as far as the eye can see, and it was an experience that we aren't likely to forget.  We've included a few of the photos from the event below, but check out our gallery for … [Read more...]

Check out this awesome article that was written about Sail Dauntless in the Loudoun Times! http://www.loudountimes.com/pdf/special_sections/2017SummerLoudouner/#p=36 … [Read more...]

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...]