FAQ: Is the World Is My Oyster?
Yes! For our charter guest from out of town, we often asked about Chesapeake Bay oysters: when is the best […]
Storyteller – Chesapeake History
Storyteller – Chesapeake Bay and American History presents the history of the Chesapeake Bay and how it fits into the history of the United States.
Flags We Fly: The Washington Headquarters Flag
In the bitter winter of 1777-1778, as the Continental Army endured harsh conditions at Valley Forge Pennsylvania, a flag was […]
FAQ: What is the Chesapeake Bay?
We’ll start with the basics. The Chesapeake Bay is a body of water on the East Coast of the United […]
Poplar Island: A Remarkable Story of Restoration in the Chesapeake Bay
In the middle of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, in between the South River and the Eastern Shore, lies one of the […]
Washington’s Chesapeake Legacy: A Birthday Celebration
As we celebrate George Washington’s Birthday this February 22nd, we at Island Chill Yacht Charters invite you to explore the rich maritime […]
Marsh Ghosts of the South River: Gliding Graceful Harriers
Along the expansive marshes where the South River meets the Chesapeake Bay, a distinctive shape glides low over the grass […]
FAQ: What’s it like to Sail on a Windy Day…? We’ll show you!
A Windy Day on Island Chill Yacht Charters: ‘Therapy’ We’d be glad to take you out!!! Call us at (410) […]
The Chesapeake Bay: America’s Great Water Wilderness
Imagine a body of water so big you could fit the entire state of Rhode Island inside it – twice! […]
Dark Warriors of the Chesapeake: The American Black Duck Story
Along the quieter shores of the South River and the broad expanses of the Chesapeake near Annapolis, a more secretive […]
The Day a General Became a Legend: George Washington’s Resignation at Annapolis
On a cold December afternoon in 1783, an extraordinary event took place in Annapolis, Maryland – one that would shape […]
George Washington in 1786: Pivotal Year of the Annapolis Convention
In 1786, while the young American nation struggled under the Articles of Confederation, its most famous citizen was officially in retirement. […]
The Annapolis Convention of 1786: The Meeting That Saved America
Ten years after the Declaration of Independence in 1776, a small gathering in a Maryland tavern in Annapolis would change […]
FAQ: What do we Bring on a Chesapeake Bay Boat Charter?
Welcome to Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay! Maryland summers are reliably warm and humid – generally sunny or a bit […]
Oooops…. The Ever Forward’s 35 Days in the Mud
Irie Vibes had just been launched when news came of a major maritime incident – the grounding of the massive container […]
Winter Gems of the South River: Common Goldeneyes
When winter’s grip tightens on the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, a special visitor arrives from the northern forests – the […]
Pure White Grace on the Chesapeake: Dancing with Snowy Egrets
Against the dark waters and green marsh grasses of the Chesapeake Bay, you’ll often see nature’s most elegant ballerinas put […]
FAQ: What is a Chesapeake Bay Storyteller?
A ‘Chesapeake Bay Storyteller’ is a specialized tour guide company that offers guided water-based tours related to the Chesapeake Bay […]
First Peoples of the Chesapeake: Life Before European Contact
As we sail the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, we’re traveling through what was once one of the most populous […]
FAQ: A Private Charter or Cruise With Others?
Planning the perfect day on a Chesapeake Bay Cruise in the Annapolis region requires choosing between two distinct options: private […]
Heroes Under the Red, Blue and White Flag: The British Royal National Lifeboat Institute
When I was about 10-years old on holiday in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, we were awakened by a very loud explosion […]