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Atlantic Sailing Experience LLC

Captain Larry Vazzano
Discover Sailing in 2012!
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Atlantic Sailing Experience is a sailboat charter company concentrating on team building activities for businesses, executives and offices along with various Chesapeake Bay excursions aboard the 40' sloop Wharf Rat. ASE will deliver your sail or powerboat safely to East Coast race or cruise destinations. Scroll trough our many programs from the menu on the left and find one to meet your objectives.

January Specials 2012!

Join ASE in Baltimore's Sailabration of the 200 year anniversary of the War of 1812 with these four special cruises!

  • Sail with the Tall Ships. Sail side-by-side with the Tall Ships up the Patapsco River as they enter the Ports of Baltimore for the bicentennial Sailabration! Dozens of Navy ships and Tall Ships from the U.S. and around the globe will be sailing into town Wednesday, June 13. What a great photo opportunity! This special cruise beginning 11:00 includes lunch, cold drinks and snacks.
    $100 /person*
  • Flag Day Fireworks, June 14. Anchor outside Ft. McHenry for this evening cruise to view the special fireworks extravaganza for Flag Day. Cruise includes a BBQ dinner, snacks and cold drinks.
    $175/couple*
  • Sunset Dinner Cruise Outside Ft. McHenry, June 15. Enjoy a late afternoon sail on the Patapsco River passing by the historical Bethlehem Steel at Sparrows Point, under the Francis Scott Key Bridge and past the unique stars and stripes buoy marking the spot where Key penned the Star Spangled Banner. We'll anchor by the Fort to enjoy your freshly prepared three-course dinner.
    $150/couple*
  • Blue Angels Sail, June 16. Get up close and personal with the legendary U.S. Navy Blue Angels. As part of the Star-Spangled Sailabration, the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron will perform in Baltimore for the first time. Bring your cameras as we cruise on the Patapsco River for this historical performance, lunch included. Bring your cameras!
    $100/person*

    * Prices are for bookings and payment received before March 1, 2012.


 

 

War of 1812 Bicentennial Special Cruises June 13-16. Join ASE in commemorating this special event with cruises up the Patapsco River sailing by historic Bethlehem Steel, under the Francis Scott Key Bridge and past the unique stars and stripes buoy marking the spot where Key was inspired to write our National Anthem. ASE events include a Sail with the Tall Ships, Flag Day Fireworks over Ft. McHenry, Ft. McHenry Sunset Dinner Cruise and for the first time the Navy's Blue Angels will fly over the Fort and City of Baltimore. See the ASE calendar for times and dates.

ASE Photo Cruise June 2. The first of three themed cruises is set for June 2 with photo enthusiast Nikki Putnam. We'll start 3:00pm on the deck of Oak Harbor Marina for an hour of instruction on composition/framimg, difficult photo lighting and using camera icons and manual settings, Q&A after instruction. A two hour photo sail will follow before anchoring to review and critique photos taken on Wharf Rat's TV/monitor and computer with Nikki and group while dinner is prepared. Bring your TV/monitor or computer patch cords for your camera.
Cost $100 per person or $150 per couple during 'January Special' bookings by Feb 8. Includes snacks, cold drinks and dinner. Bring your own wine, beer or rum punch!

January Special 2012; Book a summer four hour Sunset Dinner Cruise by February 8th AND SAVE OVER 50%! Read 'What People Are Saying!' The $150 fee features an evening sail on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay followed by a three course meal anchored in a scenic creek. Friday dates are available first for 'January Special 2012' bookings. Plan early and beat the price increases including a higher Groupon offer. Visit the ASE Calendar to view available dates in RED FONT.

Virgin Gorda, BVI Passage. It was the passage of a lifetime, perfect weather the whole way (well...one storm the last night)for the 9-day passage. The 15-25k winds were on the beam, starboard the first 4-days and port the last 5-days. Meals were great prepared by my daughter Jesse including a Thanksgiving turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The 4-man crew became a team and owner George B did a fantastic job preparing Widow Maker. Sirius radio kept us entertained with music, comedy and of course the Raven's game vs. SanFrancisco. The Bitter End is a great resort and North Sound is picture perfect. Click here to view pictures.

Virgin Gorda Delivery , 11.16 Finishing up preparing for this 2-week trip to Bitter End Yacht Club where Widow Maker, a C&C 44, will be berthed for the winter. We are all psyched and ready for a cruise down the Bay to Hampton, VA where I'll meet up with delivery crew, fuel up and head out to sea over the CBBT. Hoping for good weather and following seas !

Wharf Rat Gear

Hats and Mugs just came in and will be available for purchase on all charters or email for delivery.

  • Hats -$20
  • Mugs -$15
  • mailing -$5

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Top 10 11 ASE experiences for 2010

11. Baltimore Parade of Lights was a bust with cold weather and participants who did not follow closely. Real party was down below in heated cabin and rum drinks! We had a lot of fun.
10. The Ski Club of DC rocks and is the best all-around group to sail with.
9. Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise was perfect sailing into Baltimore joining friends in a raft-up, great company and evening.
8. A successful Rock Creek Racing Association and PHRF racing season.
7. The Solomons Island Regatta night race had great wind all night when none was predicted
6.Two marriage proposals this year were a first and evenings could not have gone any better, both young women were surprised and impressed!
5. ASE sponsored two charity regattas; The Baltimore Leukemia Cup and USS Constellation Regatta were well attended and set record donations. Thanks to all who donated to the Wharf Rat team.

 4. Windward Nova Commercial Real Estate and Ferr Fit sponsor Team Building and Client Appreciation outings.
3. ASE supported Habitat for Humanity Leesburg, VA and Howard High School's Lion Den with Silent Auction Gift Certificates.
2. The Bermuda Ocean Race was tough with a bevy of problems arising, but the crew came together and crossed finish line First in Class and First in Corrected Time!
1.The Arthur B Hanson Rescue Medal for the recovery of Jose Reyes and four friends in the middle of the night off Baltimore Light on the return from Solomons Regatta. I only decided to return at night because of the 100 degree heat we were having! Hats off to crew Kathleen Hazlehurst Knust, Wesley Bramble and Brian Robert.

***Few sports require as much thinking per mile as sailing - the sailor has to measure the speed and direction of both the water and the wind, which can constantly change, and then manage an array of sails and underwater hydrofoils at the correct angles to create motion in the desired direction.
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" I wanted freedom, open air and adventure. 
I found it on the sea."
Alain Gerbault

"This is the best thing I have ever done!"
Tim O

"Awesome Larry ... awesome, awesome, awesome."
Don O

"I'll just say this. The last experience that we went on with Captain Larry rocked. We had a blast and I would recommend this to anyone. In fact, I just did a recommendation. Thank you sir for the great time."
Michael F

"This is pretty cool...I'm happy!"
Brian A

"The sunset was awesome, dinner was the best I've had all week and the company fun. Looking forward to sailing aboard Wharf Rat again"
Joyce M

"This is a perfect ending to the week."
Molly G

"Ross and I had a wonderful time sailing with you last night. The food was spectacular and I want your daughter's recipe for that coconut bar!"
Sandy & Ross
Groupon SDC

 "Captain Larry delivers a personal, responsible, memorable event."
Ilze R

"Thank you for a wonderful Bay sailing season this year!  The comments I heard from those who sailed with you were all great.  People had a wonderful time on your boat and had nothing but praise for you as skipper."
Ski Club of Washington DC

"Awesome! He really knows what he is doing, lets everyone get involved and cooks some great food."
Jordon O

"I want to thank you for giving us a make-up sail for the thunder storm back in July. We all really appreciated the jesture. You really did not have to do it. I enjoyed the sail very much."
Pam B

"Thank You for a very nice sail. Very professional."
Patsy S

"Thanks for a wonderful day Larry."
Irene

"Thanks for all the wonderful sails and for taking the half day sailors out again for no extra charge since they had such bad weather on their original sail."

Patty H

"What an incredible feeling taking the helm in 20-25 knots of wind. Thanks for a great afternoon on the Bay Larry."

Scott G, Windward Comm. RE

"We had a wonderful evening sail, sunset and meal. Thanks."

Robert G

"Thanks again for a great sail on Saturday, as well as a wonderful season for the Club!"

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At Atlantic Sailing Experience our Customers are important to us and we want your business. If you don't see a plan that meets your needs, please contact us and we'll work with you to accommodate your every need.

Copyright Atlantic Sailing Expereince LLC 2008


 

 

 

 

 

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At Atlantic Sailing Experience our Customers are important to us and we want your business. If you don't see a plan that meets your needs, please contact us and we'll work with you to accommodate your every need.

Copyright Atlantic Sailing Expereince LLC 2008