Captain John's Sassafras Adventures

03/20/2025

It's Spring and an old man's thoughts go to boating! "Poor Dorothy" once again spent the winter inside the warm workshop of J and H Woodworking where she is getting a little freshening up. She should be in the water and ready to go in mid-May. FYI, the boat on the right is also mine but is not for charter. She kept me busy refitting her during the winter. Was hoping to get her to Sarasota this winter but did not get her done in time. Hopefully she will be my home there next winter. In the meantime you may see her temporarily in "Poor Dorothy's" slip at the Granary Marina. Looking forward to a great 2025 season. Book your charters as soon as possible to get your preferred date.

02/09/2025

FLY EAGLES FLY!

11/12/2024

The season is officially over. Poor Dorothy is quietly resting in the workshop of J and H Woodworking in Chesapeake City, MD where she will get some more expert paint work and other maintenance. Thanks to all who cruised with me this past season and seasons past. I look forward to seeing you in the Spring when Poor Dorothy will be back in her slip at the Granary Marina. Remember that reservations can be made and gift certificates purchased all year long.

09/20/2024

I love the fall on the Sassafras! Had a great three hour cruise with these folks today. They brought their out-of-town friends to show them the beauty of our river. Their cruise was followed by dinner at the Fishwhistle. We went to the mouth of the river with stops by Mt. Harmon Plantation and in Turners Creek. The weather was perfect. Come enjoy it while it lasts.

09/13/2024

On this beautiful afternoon I took my small Boston Whaler out for a run. Stopped by their boat and visited with my friends, and "photographers", Wil and Eleanor. It was truly spectacular on the water today. Even saw a majestic eagle fishing as I was docking. The weather is supposed to continue to be great for the next several days. Book a cruise on Poor Dorothy and enjoy the weather with me.

09/06/2024

This is some of the best cruising time on the Sassafras. I plan to run until the end of October, both weekdays and weekends. Call me and book your fall cruise now!

08/26/2024

Another video by Wil of today's cruise.

08/26/2024

A morning charter. Had a great time with this couple from Middletown, DE. Like me, they are big Philadelphia Eagles fans. We did see eagles today, the REAL thing!
They followed up with lunch at the Fishwhistle. Another video will follow. Thanks Wil!

08/25/2024

A great picture taken by Eleanor as we passed their boat.

08/25/2024

08/25/2024

A couple if videos from this evening's cruise. Thanks to Wil for them.

08/25/2024

This husband surprised his wife with a sunset cruise after dinner at the Fishwhistle. He told me that they have my rack card on their refrigerator and his wife had wanted to cruise on Poor Dorothy for a while. It was a beautiful evening on the water and after about two-thirds through the cruise, we realized that we knew people in common. Small world!

08/24/2024

Time is running out to take advantage of the beautiful weekend special. I still have availability this afternoon (Saturday) and tomorrow morning. Enjoy this great weather on the water. Give me a call at 410 648 5935.

08/11/2024

What a difference a day makes! Yesterday, due to the remnants of Hurricane Debby, the river was more than 2 ft over the marina docks. Thankfully all the boats at the Granary Marina, including Poor Dorothy, came out ok. The water receded overnight and although this video may not look like it, today was beautiful! This couple came down from the Philadelphia area. They sampled much of what Georgetown has to offer. They stayed at the Kitty Knight House, had dinners at The Fishwhistle and Deep Blue. Had breakfast at Sassafras Harbor Cafe and appetizers at Signals. And, oh yes, took a two-hour cruise with me.

08/06/2024

These locals had visiting friends and decided to entertain them with a 2 hour cruise followed by lunch at Deep Blue at the Kitty Knight House. It was an interesting time on the water. We saw an eagle fighting with an osprey over a fish. Typically the osprey will win. My guest asked how I was able to set that up for them to see! We also went into Turners Creek to see the blooming American Lotus.

07/30/2024

A couple of pictures from Saturday afternoon's two- hour birthday cruise. The weather was perfect. There were more boats of all types on the river than I have seen in a long time. The couple followed the cruise with dinner at Deep Blue at the Kitty Knight House. Thanks to Kevin for the pictures.