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Girl Scout Sailing Cruises in Annapolis, Maryland on the beautiful,
wooden 74' Schooner Woodwind
 Welcome Aboard Girl
Scouts...
for
a true and interactive sailing experience
in Annapolis, Maryland on two, fast and fun 74-foot wooden schooners, Woodwind and Woodwind II.
2010 Sailing Season:
April 17- October 31
We
have developed a 2-hour sailing cruise where we train the girls
different aspects of sailing, all aboard the same boat, as we sail
past the United States Naval Academy and then cruise into the Chesapeake
Bay.
BROWNIES can take a "journey" learning about the "Wonders of Water"
During your two hour cruise aboard the Schooner Woodwind, we take a very interactive approach to educating the girls about sailing and the "Wonders of Water". As with all of our girl scout programs, we have the girls break into smaller groups to work directly with the crew members after they all help to raise the sails. (Around eight girls to a crew member.) The crew educates by asking questions. This enables our crew to find out the level of interest and knowledge in a fun and interactive way while dispersing fun facts to them. After about 20-30 minutes of working with the crew (depending on their interest level), the girls are led back to the captain to quiz their new found knowledge. The captain will ask a question about the information they just learned, and when the girl raises their hand and a correct answer is given, they will take a turn helming (steering) the boat. It is our intent to get every girl a turn at the "helm".
 Sailing Questions:
- How does a sailboat move without an engine pushing it?
- Why does the boat "lean" from one side to another?
- What are the names of the sails?
- What safety precautions do we have to think about?
Wonders of Water Discussion:
- Why does the water have ripples and waves on it?
- Where does the water in the Chesapeake Bay come from?
- Why does the Bay look muddy?
- What lives in the water we are sailing in?
- Does the water level always stay the same? Why or why not?
There is so much to see as we sail past the United States Naval Academy into the Chesapeake Bay. Along the way, we point out the interesting sights to everyone aboard. All pasengers get the opportunity to take a turn at the helm, including the family members who brought their child aboard.
Great info to give to the girls before their arrival:
Parts of the Boat
Terms Used by Sailors
Check out our Video!
What to Wear: Layered Clothing for the temperature on the water and soft soled shoes.
Prices start at $24.25
per child (under 12) & all cruises include a soft drink and a snack.
“Absolutely
Excellent! The staff made booking easy and was very accommodating.
Boat Crew was fabulous with the Girl Scouts - Fantastic! Will recommend
to all other girl scouts!!!!”
Missy Henriksen, Girl Scout Troop Leader #
1332
Call 410-263-1981 to arrange a cruise for your Scout Group.
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