2009 sailing season  Silver Star is available for the 2009 Sailing Season for bareboat charter on the Chesapeake Bay from late April through November 2009   Also, new this year is Silver Star's location in Baltimore's famous Inner Harbor area at the Baltimore Marine Center, a wonderful top of the line marine in the heart of the harbor.    Here you will find an outstanding marina location to relax and enjoy easy access to all of Baltimore's attractions.   The Inner Harbor also offers a central point to access many attractive sailing destinations on the Chesapeake Bay such as the Magothy River, Rock Hall, Annapolis, St. Michaels, the Chester River, Middle River, Worton Creek, Still Pond and Fairlee Creek to name a few.   

While Silver Star has excellent sailing characteristics, she also has two 29 HP fuel efficient Yanmar diesels with less than 200 hours for reliable cruising performance and maneuverability.  She also has an 11 foot Caribe RIB Dinghy with a 15 HP (4 stroke) Honda Outboard for getting around your cruising destination fast and in style.  She has 2 sea  kayaks, a 9ft. water trampoline and fishing gear to support aquatic activities while at anchor.  Our rates, inclusive of everything you need, is an attractive $3100 per week and $2300 per weekend and we can accommodate most any special arrangements you might request.  Please contact us for further details and to discuss any special arrangements.  302-290-1066 or rcgamble@hotmail.com.   

During the 2009 sailing season, we will continue to offer daily or multi-day cruises for folks not familiar with sailing catamarans or would like to just go out for a sail on the Chesapeake Bay.  We will also continue to offer non-certification catamaran education programs for those interested in learning about navigation, catamaran systems, sail trim, anchoring, and any other areas.  The course can be tailored to your individual requirements. 

Week Long "Bareboat Adventure" ...Explore the Upper Chesapeake Bay.  From Baltimore, head north to Georgetown Yacht Basin on the Sassafras River and experience one of the most scenic rivers on the Bay, while there visit Sailing Associates or Georgetown.  From Baltimore, head east and you'll hit Rock Hall on the other side of the Bay and visit Sailing Emporium, one of the most quaint marinas on the Chesapeake Bay right across from Waterman's Crab House where you can enjoy fresh local crabs.  Finally from Baltimore, head south to visit destinations such as Annapolis, St. Michaels and Oxford.  Each location is within easy reach while sailing aboard our 38' performance - oriented Catana C381 catamaran.       

Silver Star in Tortola, British Virgin Islands

" Weekend Getaway Cruise" ..........for weekend getaways, stay aboard Silver Star for a relaxing friday evening in Baltimore, Md.  Located right in the Inner Harbour, Baltimore Marine Center is a tranquil marina with excellent facilities and a wonderful place to catch a nice dinner at several restaurants within walking distance.   If you want to get an early start you can sail east to Fairlee Creek to drop an anchor and continue your trip south to enjoy crabs at Rock Hall or a overnight visit to Annapolis, Maryland.  From Baltimore, you have access to quite can accomplish alot over the weekend. 

Jellyfish Joel's Tropical Beach Bar at Fairlee Creek

Baltimore's Inner Harbor has many attractions to enjoy including National Aquarium in Baltimore, USS Torsk submarine and the home of the Baltimore Orioles.  

Catana 381 - Unique to the Catana 381 is the single helm station located aft on the centerline and raised for excellent 360-degree visibility.  The galley and navigation station are on the same level as the saloon.  Silver Star's layout include the owner's version with one hull devoted to the owner's suite. 

Hull number one on her maiden sea-trial recorded 18.2-knots (sustained) in 24-knots of true wind.