Schooner Windsong

That's a wrap folks! Harborfest 2022 is officially over and there couldn't have been a better way to end it than a sunset sail back to our marina with friends.

Come sail with us!
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We ❤️ Harborfest!

Getting set up for the Harborfest fireworks coming up in an hour!

Steady on course for Norfolk's Harborfest Parade of Sail yesterday!

Several tall ships, a couple dozen character and period vessels like Windsong (let's be honest, no one else is like Windsong 😉), and hundreds of escorting boats paraded into downtown Norfolk's inner harbor in grand fashion.

We'll be at Waterside Marina all weekend showing her off, so stop by and say hi!

We had an amazing parade of sail today for Harbor Fest! Great wind and even better crew and guests ❤️

And we are officially SOLD OUT for the Harbor Fest Parade of Sail Cruise! ⛵ But please stop by and see us this weekend at the Waterside Marina !

Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow!

There are still 2 spots remaining to join us for the Harborfest Parade of Sail on June 10th. Sail along with the fleet of tall ships and other vessels as we parade into downtown Norfolk on the Elizabeth River!

Some of the ships in the parade sailing along with us include Schooner Virginia, Sultana, Kalmar Nyckel, American Rover, and Godspeed!

Send us a message today to save yours!

$75 each, or both for $140

On Friday, June 10th we'll be sailing in the Norfolk Harborfest Parade of Sail, and YOU can join us for it!

Sail along with tall ships, invited yachts, and escort yacht clubs! Windsong will be third in line behind the beautiful Schooner Virginia and historic Schooner Sultana!

We have room for 3 more guests to join us, so send us a message here or email us at [email protected] to book your spot today. The cost is $75 per person

After an incredible weekend running hourly public sails at the Hampton Blackbeard Festival , we had a fast and fun sail back across to the Norfolk side with our amazing crew!

Thanks to everyone that came out sailing with us! Can't wait to do it again next year!

This weekend Windsong will be in Hampton, VA as part of the annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival!

We will be offering 45 minute cruises multiple times a day on Saturday and Sunday for $20 per person. Tickets will be sold onboard at the festival and are first-come, first-serve. Come on out and sail with us!

"Blackbeard's crew will once again invade downtown Hampton June 3-5, setting up an educational encampment in Mill Point Park, complete with costumed re-enactors, cannon battles, mermaids, music, vendors, lectures, and fireworks. The festival, which has been named the 3rd best pirate festival in North America by USA Today, has been on hiatus for the past two years."

Only 3 spots remaining for the Norfolk Harborfest Parade of Sail on June 10th, so book today to save yours!

$75 each www.schoonerwindsong.com

Perfect weather for some Memorial Day sailing!

What an Incredible first charter cruise of the season, perfect weather and an even more awesome family! Stay safe out there this Memorial Day and if you're looking for something fun to do we still have an opening at 9 am Tomorrow, Sunday 5/29/22! Hope to see you on the water!

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Enjoy the view from our deck this Memorial Day Weekend! We still have availability for morning trips this Saturday and Sunday at 9am for 3 hour sailing cruises! Book a trip with us today at www.schoonerwindsong.com

We have 5 spots remaining for the Harborfest Parade of Sail on June 10th, so book today to save yours!

$75 each, or all 5 for $335.

On Friday, June 10th we'll be sailing in the Norfolk Harborfest Parade of Sail, and YOU can join us for it!

Sail along with tall ships, invited yachts, and escort yacht clubs! Windsong will be third in line behind the beautiful Schooner Virginia and historic Schooner Sultana!

We have room for 6 guests to join us, so send us a message here or email us at [email protected] to book your spot today. The cost is $75 per person, or book all 6 spots for $400!

The weather is looking great for some sailing tomorrow! We have two charters available, 9am and 1pm.

Head on over to our website and book your sail now!
www.schoonerwindsong.com

Schooner Windsong updated their phone number.

Schooner Windsong updated their phone number.

Bring out the family and come join our crew! Grab hold of the lines to help us set sail, or just sit back and relax for a beautiful sunset. ⛵ You'll only be sorry if you don't book a trip! www.schoonerwindsong.com

Windsong has been invited to two festivals to kick this season off! The Hampton Blackbeard Festival on June 4th and 5th, and the Norfolk Harborfest from June 10th through 12th. Come and say hi!

Got a poster made up for displaying on our shrouds during the festivals!

With summer right around the corner we are ready to ditch our winter coats and hats and enjoy the sunshine and warm weather!

Check out www.schoonerwindsong.com today to book a 3 hour sailing trip or sunset cruise with us, and bring the family too!

I'm going to be down here scraping, sanding, and varnishing for the next few days. If anyone wants to stop by and lend a hand, or morale support, shoot me a message!

Bronwyn kicking ass with the aloft work today! Up on both the fore and main, reaving halyards, and shackling and mousing blocks.

Blocks, lines, and spars are all uprigged! Sails next, then on to the varnish projects we couldn't take home over the winter.

Blocks are done! Uprig this weekend!

Spars are done! Now on to blocks!

Schooner Windsong

Check out the new updates to our website, including our awesome new logo!

While you're there, go ahead and book a sail with us! Cruises start on April 18th!

Schooner Windsong Chesapeake Bay sailing charters on the traditional Schooner Windsong Book Online Now Circa 2005 with Chris Gateley at the helm. Windsong has a long history!Check out the logs kept by the former owners, Chris and Sue Gateley, as they sailed her under the beautiful name Sara B from 2004 to 2020. Click...

Making progress! Our lignum vitae blocks are looking amazing with the old varnish out of the way!

New halyards all around!

That was about 550 feet of my 600 foot spool. Now I need more for the sheets.

Flashback to a super fun weekend charter from Norfolk to Cape Charles and back last summer!

Cruises start April 18th, and early season prices will be available until June 1st! Book your cruise with us today!

We're back in the water!

Bottom paint: ✅
Transducer: ✅
Cockpit drain thru-hulls: ✅
No leaks: ✅

Had an easy cruise back to Rebel Marina to wrap up the weekend. Thanks to Salty Creek Marine Service for hauling us, and to all of our friends that put in their time and effort helping us!

Here's to a great season!