I'm assuming it was the owner I spoke with to rent 2 single kayaks today. He was very pleasant to…read morespeak with and funny. I do agree with him tandem kayaks are divorce boats if your marriage isn't already strong. Having said that the kayaks are definitely not for beginners and my husband and I are NOT experienced. Beautiful river and creek and we saw quite a bit of wildlife but it took getting used to. Not sure the kayaks are cleaned in any way in between rentals... or just ever. Super nice guy at the shop though!

It pains me to write a negative review. Jim, the owner, is a very nice gentlemen and I think at…read moreone point this was a spectacular tour. However, we booked a half-day guided tour and were very disappointed. The website (being as dated as it is should have given us a clue) boasts different trips to choose from, but Jim doesn't have the staff to pull them off anymore. We weren't able to select which tour we wanted. Instead we left and returned from the public launch near his home at Spring Cove marina. Two-thirds of his kayaks were missing or had broken rudders. The kayaks were lacking a little love and care. Even a simple hose down to get grass clippings, bugs, and cob webs out of them would have helped. Several of the life jackets needed to be replaced as I'm sure those did not meet coast guard standards - not that you really need life jackets when kayaking in the shallow waters of Swan Creek. But, he had great paddles - light weight carbon fiber with shaped blades. The advertised "beach" stop near Humphreys point was a 10 ft by 2 ft patch of muddy land. There was no great way to get out and explore or enjoy the overgrown area, nor was there a good place to swim and enjoy the warm August water. And our email reminder that bottled water and high energy trail mix set some higher expectations than the one extra bottle of water that Jim had in his kayak. The "guided" portion of the tour was almost non-existent. Other than navigational directions, there was very little information shared with the group about where we were paddling, or what we were seeing. Some brief explanation of a duck blind, and three sentences of history regarding one of the farms we saw was about it - for those close enough to hear Jim. We would have had the same trip if we were given a laminated map and let loose on the kayaks. The scenery was beautiful. We weren't fortunate enough to see any of the bald eagles in the area, but we saw plenty of Osprey, Herons, ducks, and other birds. We had great weather, so we were able to enjoy the serenity of the area. Having done guided kayak, canoe, cycling, and hiking tours before, we had higher expectations. I wish Jim the best of luck in what is clearly a delayed retirement.

I'm a member of the Flyer 9 PowerTime boat at SailTime Annapolis. I love SailTime! I evaluated…read moreseveral other options when I joined and SailTime had the best fleet options by far. The Annapolis location is especially great. There are regular social events, a great clubhouse, and incredible team to support everything. SailTime is remarkable at how quickly they address reported issues. Just yesterday I reported a few minor issues during my check off and they are already scheduled to be fixed tomorrow! Sailtime is really the best way to boat in my opinion. It's so nice to not have to worry about maintenance, winterizing, and all the other things that typically come with boat ownership. It's far cheaper than owning. Some things still could use improvement. Sailtime Plus, while extremely promising, isn't the most straightforward to use/book. I didn't hear back when I inquired about using it through the site. Building a better automated system for using SailTime Plus and checking availability at other locations would be awesome. I'd even plan trips around which locations had availability. There is one thing I would change if I ran SailTime. An additional charge pay-per-use option to have the boat prepped, stocked with sheets, refueled, docked, rinsed, and covers put back on. Not sure if there is enough interest in something like this to justify it but I'd definitely use and love it! Overall, I love my membership. I was worried I wouldn't feel like I got enough time on the boat but I don't feel like I've had any issues finding availability. I get plenty of use for my satisfaction. There are lots of days (especially weekdays) when the boat is completely unused. The other members are wonderful and take great care of the boat. I highly recommend joining!

Just completed my ASA 104 with Sailtime Annapolis and Captain Gary. I can't say enough about the…read moreexperience. Everyone was superb, professional, organized, and really went out of there way to make the entire 3 day / 2 night course such a great time. Capt. Gary was the best: a patient teacher, knowledgeable sailor, a kind, humorous soul, and really instilled fun and learning into the course. The 40' boat was clean, well-equipped, and sailed great. My crew mates were excellent company. Accommodations were very comfortable -- a great sailing vessel. Upon returning to port (after slogging through a dreary, cold, rainy last day), Tammy had prepared delicious Crab Bisque and cookies! What service! Can't say enough about the experience!

I highly recommend the ASOS for the US Coast Guard Captain licenses. I have been boating…read morerecreationally for about 8 years. After recently retiring, I decided to pursue my captain's license, and to improve my overall seamanship skills. I ultimately upgraded to the Master 100 Tons, and successfully passed on the first attempt. Captains Matt and Joe are very effective and knowledgeable instructors. There is a substantial amount of information (Rules of the Road, navigation, etc.) that is required to pass the tests. Their teaching methods make the information digestible, retainable, and practical.

For the on sight OUPV course, Captains Karen "Ren" and Matt were very strong instructors who keep…read morethe class highly engaged and challenged in order to be prepared and test ready during the week of class time. The method they use is very impactful.

I had the best time with my best friend on the water. Rachel was our guide and she was amazing…read moreDefinitely coming back

Was told $110 discount for an hour from normal $125. Came during Juneteenth holiday weekend. Go up…read morethe counter as a black person celebrating the holiday and was told they "misspoke" and it's actually $125, with $18 or $500 insurance deposit and I'd have to wait 30 mins with the next group when rain was starting in an hour. Complete scam, do not go here. Would not recommend. There are other places on the river.

I also had a terrible interaction with Paul last summer. I would share more from our conversation,…read morebut it appears Airbnb finally decided to give this rude, borderline verbally abusive, and arrogant business owner the boot. I highly recommend unless you want a berating for simply asking about accommodations (what/if any were available), that you do NOT bother reaching out to Paul. Honestly, his behavior and demeanor are likely great examples of what terrible experiences and (lack of) service we would have probably received had we decided to utilize Paul's business and services during our visit.

Had an outstanding experience with Captin Paul this week. He showed my family and I all kinds of…read moreinteresting places on the Chesapeake bay. Dolphins, osprey with fish in their talons, lighthouses, a drawbridge, and a chill approach to life. He navigated us Tilghman island... let us rest, eat and swim... then returned us safely to our lives in DC. The 38 ft sloop is awesome, well cared for and handled great in some chop. I will absolutely sail with captain Paul again. I highly recommend sailing with him.

My group booked TWT Fishing Charter so that we could view the Blue Angels practice in Annapolis MD…read moreon May 20. Our charter was fantastic! Captain Murray took us to a great spot on the Severn River. Our afternoon was filled with joy, laughter and jets! I highly recommend Captain Murray and TWT Fishing Charter for your charter needs.

Very fast and efficient. We were boating by the navel academy when a cable in our steering column…read morebroke and our boat became inoperable. I was worried you needed a membership to use them, but nope! We called, they had us text our coordinates, and they arrived in ~15 min (they estimated 30). I plan to get a membership in the future to save some money.

Capt Rob gave us a tow after we lost both our engines going North on the Chesapeake Bay. It was…read moredark and Capt Rob brought us into the Annapolis crowded Mooring Field at mid night finding the last Mooring available. Capt Rob was calm, communicated articulately and knew the area perfectly! My hats off to a terrific Capt!

I can't recommend Captain Scott & The Last Hurrah enough. First Mate was Parker, who was also…read moreexceptional, you'd be lucky if you happened to get this duo. My partner booked the excursion for my birthday, and I opted for the 5:30am trip. Once we got out to fishing, Captain wasted no time looking for new spots if we weren't getting hits. The day started off pretty slow, and we were worried it might be a bust. Then all of a sudden it was action packed. Rockfish wouldn't stop hitting the lines. First Mate, Parker, was baiting lines and collecting fish as we reeled them in. They also netted them for us. Land a fish, and Parker would hand you another pole, with a line out, and sometimes even with a fish on the other end! It was probably hot for about 30 minutes, but we had reached our max limit per person at the very end of the day! It could have been a bust, and still would have been fun, but we watched Captain Scott work his ass off to make sure the day was worth it. Parker was dialed in on every level of customer service. On the way back, he snapped photos for us, and cleaned/filleted all the fish. I plan to make this a new birthday tradition, if not more frequently then that, thank you Captain Scott, First Mate Parker, and The Last Hurrah!

We had a fantastic time fishing out of Annapolis for the first time. We spent a little while…read morecatching spot for bait, then got our limit of 2 per person of rockfish (striped bass). After that we went after perch for awhile and got plenty for a fish fry. Captain Scott and his mate Mike were very knowledgeable and definitely knew how to get us on the fish. They were a lot of fun and we had a great day in the water!