In our busy lives, it is difficult to plan ahead and coordinate with friends; sometimes it means just jumping aboard the boat, cutting the lines, and sailing off to that same anchorage you get to every time. Just because it’s the easy answer to the question: “Where do we go now?”
For us, Glenmar Sailing Association (GSA) answered those questions and more. We instantly had access to a group of skilled and like-minded individuals and families who enjoyed sailing as well as enjoyed each other’s company. Many of our good, close current friends were made on Glenmar cruises. Our eldest daughter grew up with the group of “Glenmar kids” that came for most weekend sails. While the number of children in Glenmar ebb and flow over time, the club actively seeks their involvement. They are not simply tolerated but engaged with in many cruises. We have a special kid-centered cruise with games and activities on the water called the Grandchildren’s Cruise, where members are encouraged to bring children of multiple generations out to enjoy the water.
We actively promote safety at sea by conducting a Safety Cruise, practicing crew retrieval techniques, and teaching safety aboard our boats. Throughout the season, we conduct numerous cruises which provide a destination and social event to promote conversation and interaction among the group.
| Date | Destination | Captain | Contact Info |
| May 21 – June 2 | Southern Bay
Finish up prepping your boat and set your sails on lower Maryland waters with some great destinations. |
Clem Gathwright
Paisano |
[email protected] (410) 561-3796 |
| May 28 – May30 | Memorial Weekend Cruise
Our Season Opener! Saturday, May 28, 2016 set sail for Broad Creek, off the Magothy River, behind little island. Season Opener Cocktail Party @ 5:30. Bring an appetizer to share. Sunday, set sail for the Bodkin, anchoring behind the Hammock Island Marina. We will dinghy in to Pleasure Cove Marina in search of music on Cheshire Crab’s large deck. |
Tod & Anne Herrick
Mandolin |
[email protected]
(717) 507-6184 |
| June 11 –June12 | Early Summer Cruise
We will go to a great anchorage where we will try our hands at a floating cocktail party… on our dinghies! Great weather, friendship and camaraderie are in the cards! |
Greg & Donna Bincarowsky
Champagne |
[email protected]
(717) 757-6814 |
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July 30 – July 31 |
“Safety Cruise”
Learn and practice the fundamentals of retrieving crew from the seas. Worton Creek |
Ken Mercer
Universe |
[email protected]
(410) 303-0635 |
| July 2 – July 17 | Family Cruise
Our 2 week Cruise that travels south and then north of our cruising grounds for 2 glorious weeks on the Bay! |
Tod & Anne Herrick
Mandolin |
[email protected] (717) 507-6184 |
| Aug 12 – Aug 14 | Pyrates and Wenches Cruise
Grab your favorite wench and bring the swashbucklers for a great weekend of Pyrates and Wenches in Rock Hall. Anchor in Swan Creek and dinghy in to town for the festivities. |
Jack Janos
Antares
|
[email protected] (410) 527-0726 |
| Aug 20 – Aug 21 | Grandchildren’s Cruise
Go round up the young ones (and young-at-heart) and bring them to Worton Creek for a weekend of kid centered activities. |
Meg and Tom Conners
Aurora |
[email protected]
(717) 614-7269 |
| Sept 3 – Sept 5 | Labor Day Weekend Cruise
Our wrap-up of the summer but the season is far from over. |
Siobhan Fahrmeier
Down Home |
[email protected]
(410) 236-1635 |
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Oct 1 – Oct 2 |
Fells Point Fun Festival Cruise
Sail to Fells Point for this popular and fun festival on Baltimore’s maritime waterfront. |
Tod & Anne Herrick
Mandolin |
[email protected] (717) 507-6184 |
| Oct 1 – Oct 2 | Commodore’s Cruise
Sail to Havre de Grace for a great party! Take part in a race or just come to party |
Brett Sorensen
Kokomo Express |
[email protected]
(443) 299-8306 |
