sail galveston bay charters - day tours

We booked an overnight sail with Captain Jim for our anniversary. We were extremely impressed by Captain Jim. The safety briefing was concise but thorough and we were underway quickly. Captain Jim was happy to let us "question him to death" and learn more about sailing. We got to practice our sailing skills and help with driving as well as raising and trimming the sails - which is what we wanted to do. (You could also opt to sit back and let him do all the sailing as you enjoy your rum punch!) The evening sails was fun and relaxing - we sailed all over the bay and learned about the different landmarks and sights in Galveston Bay. Our overnight anchorage was just offshore near a restaurant called Noah's Ark, which has evening entertainment. We enjoyed their music from the deck of the sailboat - it was like our own private concert. The sailboat is well laid-out so there is lots of room on deck as well as in the salon below deck. There is plenty of shade area on deck if you wish to be out of the sun. The sleeping cabin is very comfortable and the AC works great - which is an important point for me. (I like to be COLD when I sleep!) Coffee was ready when we woke up; a tasty breakfast was served shortly thereafter. Mother nature didn't cooperate with much wind for our morning sail, but we saw lots and lots of dolphins, so we were entertained and enjoyed being on the water anyway. All in all, this was an excellent overnight trip. Highly recommend it for some sailing fun and a great way to spend a special occasion. We plan to return for an afternoon sail with the family.