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.

We highly enjoyed our trip in and around the Chesapeake Bay. It's a little disorganized regarding…read morefinding the entrance/dock if you want to jump on the boat last minute. It's to the (R) of Schaefer's restaurant. When we finally found someone they were helpful. We went on the Sunday 4pm (2 hr cruise). We ended up getting one of the booths at the back of the boat and sat by the bar area. You can bring any food and/or drinks you want onto the boat which is great. Otherwise they have a fully stocked bar in the back and prices aren't too bad. They inform you of all of the birds and anything if significance you pass. Tom & Steve are the owners. They are very nice. The cost was $19 per adult and $10 per kiddo. I did appreciate that they didn't play any music so we could converse.

Another perfect cruise. Always a great time aboard the Summer Breeze. The owners, the captain and…read morethe bartender were all very professional and made sure that everyone had a great time.

Wonderful family-run marina on the Sassafras River, Georgetown MD, offering dock- or mooring buoy…read moreoptions. Friendly and helpful owners (Andy and Brooke) - great for new sailors like us asking a lot of questions :) Site has a cute picnic- and small beach area, and on-site showers. (Laundromat - arrangements are with next-door marina.) SAI offer on-site repair services, too (owner - Andy - is certified in various marine engines), as well as recommendations to local businesses if they cannot help.

What a great Marina! Patty and family that run this place are top notch. So outgoing and ready to…read morehelp. Also it's close to shops and restaurants make it a great place to stay.

Full service, family owned marina since the '80s?! Get out of town. This place is fantastic…read more Call Ray or Jordan (father and son duo) today!

Beautiful marina. The people are friendly, its in a peaceful locale. Full service marina, 1/2…read moremile from the Chesapeake Bay. Beautiful views. no pool or tennis courts but who needs that if they are a true sailor? i totallt reccomend it

My twin grandsons will be graduating from St. Andrew's this year. I am a grandmother who was also…read morea teacher, and I am constantly amazed at the advanced level of education the students at St. Andrew's receive. I am also amazed at the love and nurturing my grandsons received from their teachers and the head of the school. I know their 4 years at St. Andrew's were worth every mile we spent on I95 going to sporting events and school functions.

I went to Saint Andrews and graduated in 1973! The original campus buildings are built with stone…read moreimported from England by the Dupont family. The campus itself is stunning too well lake that allows for crew racing and sailboating. The education was stunning and I'm sure is still stunning. It is coed, it was not when I was there. I can't recommend it enough. It ain't cheap, Tuition is $69,400 a year!

I just completed ASA 101 with the Maryland School and had a great time start to finish. The…read moreCaptain/Instructor was extremely knowledgeable and made the safety of the crew his main priority. I learned a great deal and plan on taking course with this school again in the future. Outstanding experience all the way around!

Bottom line up front: the school was difficult to work with, unresponsive at times, incredibly…read morerude, and the ASA 106 course was cancelled about halfway through due to boat problems. They get two stars versus one because at least they had the decency to provide a full refund. I will never do business with them again, which is a shame as I live nearby and I'm now flying to other schools to continue my sailing education. Details: Last year my wife and I signed up for an ASA 106 course which was a DelMarVa circumnavigation. My wife had to cancel her participation due to a cancer diagnosis (she is now in full remission). Rita, the office manager, treated this as a serious inconvenience to her, rather than a situation to be empathetic about. In email exchanges, she stated that I "pressured her" on the phone to provide a partial refund, when in fact I NEVER SPOKE TO HER on the phone, because she never answered. She also wasn't terribly responsive on email, but she did eventually respond to things, sometimes weeks after we sent a message. I pushed back on her characterization that I pressured her. She did apologize and write "My apologies on the characterization and use of the word pressured. I do tend to take things personally and this season has been overwhelming." But this is just one indication of how poorly Rita treated us throughout the whole process. Let's just say customer services is NOT this school's strong suit. Rita is the daughter of the owner, Tom Tursi. I mention this only because if I ran the school, I would not tolerate this, but I can see why Tom would. Perhaps Rita is overwhelmed and they need office help. Or perhaps Rita isn't cut out for this kind of work, but the customer service element of the school is about as bad as it can get. On to the cancellation of the course. While in the middle of a marina, the engine shaft on the boat disengaged. This created a potentially dangerous situation, which was mitigated by the quick action of the crew/students. We ended up tying up to another vessel with fenders out while waiting for repairs. The vessel was repaired, but we lost a day stuck in a marina. Once underway again, we made it out into the Delaware Bay, where the same issue occurred. We needed to be towed in to a harbor in Delaware. I kept asking the captain and other instructor "what is happening next? What is the plan?" They had no answers. This is simply poor leadership. I ended up leaving and deciding that I was done with the course regardless of what they wanted to do. My wife, who just had chemo, drove out to pick me and another student up in Delaware. The fact that I was willing to abandon a $3K course in the middle of it is telling of how I felt at the time. I understand that things breaking at inopportune times is part of sailing. However, if I were the owner of the school, I would have driven out to where the boat was, addressed the students in person, apologized, provided refunds on the spot, and offered appropriate ground transportation to the students. Not doing so is just poor leadership. Providing strong leadership and decisive action in key scenarios is an important part of being a captain. The fact that this was not done in this scenario makes me question the leadership of the school. The fact that the engine shaft failed twice in three days also makes me question how they maintain their vessels and their choice of vessels in the first place. Ultimately the refund was provided, but there was no apology or explanation. Overall, the experience was negative from start to finish, from booking, logistics, dealing with my wife's health issues, the course itself, the boat problems, the aftermath, all of it. I suppose the instructors were knowledgeable and nice enough, but that was overshadowed by all of the other problems. The only redeeming quality is that at least they were honorable enough to provide a full refund to everyone except my wife, who could participate due to her cancer diagnosis. I ended up completing my 106 with another school and I'm currently enrolled in ASA 108 with BOSS - the Barefoot Offshore Sailing School.

Parking is not a problem! Friendly staff and helpful with things! Animals are fun and friendly to…read moreyou! I loved the cows and the goats because they were very calm! The chickens chase you all the time lol so that's fun! If you don't have anything to do in your free time, come here!!

Rude staff!!!!!! Skip this place unless you enjoy being insulted at the door…read more I had read reviews about the rude man at the entrance, and unfortunately, our visit confirmed them. When we arrived, my husband explained we were a family of five, including our baby who is 9 months old. Instead of simply charging the admission, the man looked at my daughter and said, "Wow, she looks big for 9 months." This was not an innocent observation--it was a shady, backhanded way of suggesting we were lying about her age so he could charge us. For the record, my daughter is absolutely 9 months old--small for her age, no teeth, not walking, sitting in a stroller with a pacifier. His comment was unnecessary, insulting, and immediately set a negative tone. If the policy is that everyone pays--even infants--then state that clearly. Don't make rude remarks about a child's appearance or insinuate dishonesty. I even offered to pay the $6, but instead of being straightforward, he backtracked. For a place that depends on families visiting, this kind of treatment is unacceptable. If you choose to come here, be prepared for a rude encounter before you even get inside. We won't be returning, and I would not recommend this "zoo" to anyone who values basic respect. To the owner: your mouth is bad for your business, friend.

St Anne's School is not as high standard as they make themselves out to be. At first it seems…read morefriendly and overly inviting until you have paid your tuition. After that the entire atmosphere changes. They want to keep you hooked so they remain somewhat nice but this changes. The unprofessionalism is astounding. The entire establishment is a facade and people are falling for it every day. Every parent should be aware before scheduling a tour here. They are better off somewhere else. Don't believe the hype about their waiting list, this is used as a selling tool. It is all about sales with this school. Money comes first here. More research will help you to find a more professional establishment elsewhere. We pull our daughter our after one year. Principle is horrible if you send him an email or ask question you be lucky if he get back to you with in few months.

We moved to Middletown 5 years ago and chose the location because of the public school system…read more Unfortunately the large classroom sizes, overwhelmed teachers and curriculum gaps had us looking for more after 3 years. We moved to St. Anne's with our then 6th grader, knowing middle school would only prove more disappointing. After just that one year, we were convinced that our other children should follow. Last year, with 4th, 6th and 7th grade students at SAES, we watched our children truly flourish. Their confidence grew, their minds were challenged, their creativity embraced. At SAES, our children have a voice, their intelligence knows no bounds and their souls are nourished. We know our now 8th grader, in only his 3rd year at St. Anne's, is more than prepared for all that is ahead of him and we truly could not be more thankful.