How to find us
	Kanau sails from Hartge Yacht Yard, Galesville, Maryland. To get there from the Washington Beltway, simply take Rt. 214 (Central Avenue) east about 20 miles to Rt. 468 (Muddy Creek Road) and turn right (Rt. 468 is a couple miles after you cross MD Rt. 2). At the first light that you come to after you turn onto Rt. 468 (about 5 miles after the turn), turn left onto Rt. 255. You will see a sign welcoming you to Galesville just after you turn. About a half-mile after the turn onto Rt. 255, turn right onto Church Street (there is a church on the corner). Stay on Church Street as it winds around and it will end in Hartge Yacht Yard. There is parking on the right as soon as you enter the yard. S/V Kanau is in slip 162. This dock is on the right, past the office, past the stock room and the 'big' shop and the big cloth sided tent (It looks like a giant Conestoga wagon without wheels). It takes about twenty-five minutes from the Capital Beltway. If you are coming from the north (Baltimore or Annapolis), take Rt. 2 south to Rt. 214 (Central Ave) and turn left. Follow the directions above. Please note that Rt. 2 south joins Rt. 50 west just north of Annapolis. You are only on Rt. 50 for a mile or so when Rt. 2 south exits at Parole. Just follow the signs and you'll be fine. If you are coming from the south, take Rt. 2 north. Less than a mile after the traffic circle at Lothian turn right onto Rt. 255 toward Owens. Stay on this road until you reach Galesville and then follow the directions above.

   To book a charter on Kanau is easy. Just give us a call: (410) 693-8217. Ask for Larry or Suzi. Or email Sail_on_the_Bay@Yahoo.com. Tell us the day or days you would like to book. If these days are available, we'll immediately pencil you in. You send us a check (we also accept PayPal) for one half the amount of the charter and you will be officially booked. The remainder plus sales tax is due before departure.

   • information we need:

   There is some information we would like to make your vacation more pleasurable and we will ask you this over the phone, or, again, you may just email us.

   We need your name, address, and phone number.

   We need to know how many in your group -- we will accommodate up to six for day sails, four for dinner sails and two for overnighters. You could bring in a couple of kids for the overnighters if you want -- they don't take up much room. (See the Cruises page for details.)

   We need to know what time you plan to arrive.

   We need to know if there are any dietary restrictions. We also want to know what your favorite beverages are so we are sure to have them on board when you arrive.

   Even though Kanau is a very stable sailboat and the Captain makes every effort to offer you a smooth ride, there are sometimes wakes from powerboats, and sometimes there are wind-driven waves which can rock the boat. If you have a tendency toward motion sickness please consult your physician for motion sickness medicine before you board. If you have very mild motion sickness, we have on board some wrist straps which apply pressure and normally relieve the symptoms.

   We need to know if there are any special considerations which may need accommodation -- handicaps, for instance. Unfortunately, we are not a large enough craft to accommodate wheelchairs, but if you will need help getting aboard, or moving about the boat, please let us know in advance.

   • tobacco and drugs:

   There is no smoking aboard Kanau. Illegal drugs are very strictly forbidden. If you bring drugs aboard, the Coast Guard will be notified and you will be arrested. We have a Zero Tolerance Policy -- the Captain could lose his license and his boat if this is not followed.

   • cancellations:

   You may cancel prior to 30 days of your scheduled charter and your deposit will be completely refunded. Less than thirty days, you deposit is not refundable unless we are able to book another charter for that time slot. Less than seven days, there will be no refund. If weather or any other reason does not permit us to sail, we will refund your deposit or reschedule -- at your request.

   • what to bring:

   We supply regulation life jackets for each member of the crew and all adult passengers. However, if you will be including children, (and we love children and will be more than happy to accommodate yours) you will need to supply a fitted life jacket for each. Kids come in too many sizes for us to keep enough on board. Make sure you purchase Coast Guard approved PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices) for your children. West Marine and other marine chandleries carry what you need -- discount stores usually don't stock Coast Guard-approved life jackets.

   Boat shoes. Comfortable, non-skid, non-marking soles are necessary on a boat. White or light-soled sneakers are OK. No high heels, no dress shoes, workboots, etc. They are dangerous to the wearer and they ruin our decks.

   Swim suits, lightweight, comfortable clothes -- sunglasses, brimmed hats, personal toiletries and medical needs maybe a light raincoat if the weather looks iffy though it's always warm and dry below deck. We'll supply towels and washcloths, sunblock SPF 15 and 30, (if you need more than that bring your own) pillows, blankets, normal first aid supplies, all necessary lumber, and a partridge in a pear tree.

   While we have an extensive collection of CDs, if you wish to bring along some favorite or special music, we'll be happy to play it for you.

   Don't forget your camera and plenty of film if you haven't gone digital.

   If you will be staying overnight, you may want some pajamas. We're kind of informal on a boat when we get up in the morning and will often relax over coffee in the cockpit in whatever we slept in. Though you can always throw on some shorts and a t-shirt if modesty demands. We don't mind either way.

   • links:

   So maybe you ladies want to go out with us on a romantic, relaxing sailboat cruise but your husbands are insisting on fishing. Point out (gently, of course) that grocery stores and meat markets sell fish, already filleted and that pound for pound it will be a lot less expensive just to buy the fish. If that doesn't convince them, point out that they can just clean those smelly fish themselves -- you want no part of it. Still doesn't convince them? I guess you could compromise -- all of you go sailing one day and then fishing the next. (Always insist on the sailing first, so they can't back out of the deal.)

   So the best place to book a fishing charter for the day is with my very good friend Captain Joe Richardson on Dancer. Here's his website:

www.dancersportfishingcharters.com

   And First Mate Saltwater Suzi recommends her friend CJ:

www.catnipcharterfishing.com

   You might want to check on what the weather is doing in our area before making a long trip to find out we have three hurricanes and a couple of tornados scheduled. (That's a worst case scenario -- we try not to overbook bad weather like that.)

weather.weatherbug.com   or   weather.com

   So you need a place to stay in the Annapolis area?

Annapolis hotels

Or if you really want something different, a good friend of mine owns a large powerboat. To my way of thinking, it's a ship -- around 80 feet long and he does a bed and breakfast. It's right at Hartge Yacht Yard and you could stay on his boat overnight and then come sailing with us the next morning. Hey, if there are only two of you, you could stay on our boat. I'll bet you could do it for less -- though I haven't checked out Tim Drake's prices. But compare it with our Boat and Breakfast Cruise on the Cruises page.

www.annearundelcharters.com

   Or if you're looking for a more conventional Bed and Breakfast, there are plenty in the Annapolis area. Try:

www.annapolisbandb.com

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