Frequently Asked Questions

Shardana will be supplied with the USCG licensed Captain and all required safety equipment, ice, soft drinks and water for half and full day charters. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks.

Wherever the wind takes us! Most of our day sailing is done in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay close to Rock Hall, Annapolis, and Kent Island. We often sail to Saint Michaels, Oxford, Cambridge, Solomons Island as well as numerous anchorages on multi-day and overnight charters .

Your safety is our top priority! S/V Shardana meets or exceeds all USCG safety requirements. Please note that all passengers under the age of 14 may be required to wear a life jacket (aka PFD). Any guest that is not a good swimmer is requested to inform the captain, and is strongly encouraged to wear a PFD during the cruise. Also, please note that S/V Shardana is a drug-free vessel and the captains are subject to random drug testing. No illegal substances will be tolerated. If anyone is found possessing or using controlled substances (other than legal prescription medications), the captain will immediately terminate the charter and return to shore without a refund. Smoking is not permitted on board S/V Shardana.

Shardana is a BYOB vessel, and adheres to all local regulations. Alcoholic beverages are not supplied but BYOB is permitted. By State and Coastguard regulations, the captain reserves the right to restrict alcohol consumption at his/her sole discretion.

Yes! You are welcome to help sail the boat as much or as little as you desire. All out licensed captained are also certified sailing instructors and will be ore than happy to have you help sail the boat.

It is always a good idea to bring a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, light clothing, (non-greasy) sun block, a towel, and non-marking/scuffing shoes. You may also wish to bring your camera or smartphone, but be advised cameras/smartphones and water are not compatible! You are more than welcome to bring food and snacks on board. We request you do not bring glass bottles on board.

A maximum of six passengers is allowed on each charter.

S/V Shardana has three staterooms and two marine toilets (heads). Each stateroom has a capacity for two people. Two of these staterooms are reserved for passengers and one is reserved for the captain and crew. The galley table and couch can be converted into berths and can accommodate 2 additional persons, allowing as many as 6 passengers to sleep on board. These berths are lined with cushions made of ultra-leather. Sheets, blankets pillows, and towels are also provided. Please feel free to contact us for details.

Please contact us for details. We will supply you with a list of suggested items to take with you on your multi-day or over-night charter.

Shardana does not prepare nor provide food for her guests. Shardana is equipped with a full galley (kitchen) and BBQ; The Captain will assist you in operating all of these appliances. In Rock Hall provisions can be purchased at Bayside Market and Fresh Start Foods. Provisions can also be purchased at the Chestertown ACME. Please contact us for details.

Advanced reservations and written confirmations are required for all bookings. A credit or debit card is required for booking a charter. A 50% deposit is required for all overnight, weekend, mid-week special, multi-night and full week charters. We accept all major credit cards.

If the customer cancels a reservation for any reason: In the case of a day charter, Shardana Sailing Charters Incorporated reserves the right to charge the customer the full price of the charter; rescheduling the day charter will be at the sole discretion of the operator. For overnight and multi-night charters cancelled by the customer at least three weeks ahead of the scheduled charter, Shardana Sailing Charters reserves the right to charge no more than half the full charter price. If within two months of a clients scheduled charter date the client is unable to sail due to someone in their party getting sick and can provide medical documentation, Shardana Sailing Charters shall issue the client a Sailing Certificate. Please note all Sailing Certificates and Gift Cards are non-refundable however they do not expire and can be used any time.

Shardana Sailing Charters and each individual Captain, at their sole discretion, may cancel or reduce the time on the water on a charter due to inclement weather conditions, equipment failure, or circumstances beyond their control. If a charter is canceled by Shardana Sailing Charters, we will make best efforts to reschedule the cruise under the same terms and conditions. We are not responsible for any loss incurred by the customer as a result of a cancellation except for the fees paid to us. In the event Shardana Sailing Charters reduces the time of the water, a prorated amount may be calculated for your payment; We provide a 100% refund with two months notice.

Tipping is totally up to you. While the captains and crews do not expect tips, they do appreciate any recognition of good service.

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