Evening Sail – Mother’s Day Cruise

Celebrate mom or any mom-like person in your life. All moms are $5 off – thank you for all you do!

Join us for an evening sail on The Lady Maryland. Here is your chance to learn a bit about sailing as well as engage in hands-on marine science from our friends at the Living Classroom Foundation. Activities will include water quality testing, plankton trawling with microscope exploration, trawl fishing for marine life, oyster dissection, birding, setting sail, steering the ship, and local history, too. Bring a light dinner and beverage: alcohol is allowed, too.

The Lady Maryland is a replica of a pungy schooner, originally built in Maryland and Virginia between 1840 and 1880. Pungies were a significant development in vessel design, uniquely adapted for carrying perishable cargo on the Chesapeake Bay. Pungies have a hull shape similar to the famous Baltimore Clippers, making them extremely fast, an important asset when delivering cargo. The Lady Maryland was built in 1986 to provide a hands-on opportunity to sail a historic vessel and learn about the ecology, history, and economics of the Bay.

• Ages 18 and up
• Temperatures drop when out on the water, especially in the evening. Bring a jacket.
• Bring drinks and a light dinner. An ice chest will be available.
• Closed-toe shoes are mandatory on board.
• Illegal drugs, marijuana, or firearms are not allowed.
• Allow plenty of time to park in the garage, walk to the dock, and check in. The ship leaves promptly at 6 pm.
• A restroom is available at the dock and onboard.

All events are held rain or shine. If any event is cancelled due to severe weather, you will receive an email or text. If you do not receive a weather-related email, the trip will proceed as planned.

NEW Payment and Cancellation Policy: Payment is due online at the time of registration. Cancellations made 14 or more days in advance of the event will receive a refund minus a 5% processing fee. Cancellations made within 14 days of the event will not receive a refund. Events and field trips with fees of $25 or less are non-refundable at any time unless canceled by NHSM. NHSM retains the right to update or change these requirements at any time.

For questions, please email Jayne at JAsh@marylandnature.org.