Valhalla Sailing Project · Veteran Sailing Program · 2026
Join the Crew
A weekend passage across the Chesapeake — Annapolis to St. Michaels. Boats confirmed. Captains ready. 10 spots open.
⚓ Only 10 spots available — register below
Depart Friday
Annapolis, MD
25 nautical miles · Chesapeake Bay
Friday – Sunday · Summer 2026
Arrive Friday Evening
St. Michaels, MD
The Trip
A Chesapeake Bay Weekend
We have our captains and boats confirmed — now we're opening 10 crew spots to veterans and supporters ready to get on the water. No sailing experience needed. You'll sail aboard a crewed vessel, arrive in historic St. Michaels by Friday evening, and return Sunday afternoon.
Choose Your Weekend
Primary date
June 2026
5–7
Friday June 5 – Sunday June 7
Rain date
July 2026
15–17
Friday July 15 – Sunday July 17
25 nm
Bay crossing
4–6 hrs
Sail time
10
Spots only
Fri–Sun
Format
72 hrs
Wx go/no-go
What's Included
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Crewed vessel — sail with an experienced captain, no experience required
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Harbour Inn Marina — waterfront lodging in St. Michaels, steps from the dock and town
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Group dinner Saturday night — Maryland blue crab, waterfront views, good crew
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Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum — the soul of the Bay, right on the Miles River
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Sunday return sail — alternate route back, arrive Annapolis by late afternoon
St. Michaels — What You'll Find
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Maritime Museum
The nation's most complete collection of Chesapeake Bay history — right on the Miles River waterfront
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The Crab Claw
Open since 1965 — fresh Maryland blue crab with Miles River views. A rite of passage
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Eastern Shore Brewing
Oldest brewery on the Shore, plus Lyon's award-winning small-batch rum distillery
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The Town That Fooled the British
In 1813, lanterns in the trees sent British cannons off course — a piece of American history
Reserve Your Spot
10 spots — first come, first confirmed
Registrations open now
Questions? vsp@valhallasailing.org · Michael Lamm
Blue Mind
"When you see water, when you hear water, it triggers a response in your brain that you're in the right place."
— Dr. Wallace J. Nichols · Marine Biologist · Blue Mind, 2014
Crazy fun trip to St. Michaels, MD