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ST. MICHAELS, MD — St. Michaels Sailing Charters officially celebrated its new home in town yesterday with a Ribbon Cutting Celebration held Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM at 101 N Harbour Road. The event drew community members, local business owners, and sailing enthusiasts to St. Michaels Harbour Inn Marina, the new home of the company's two signature vessels.
Guests met the fleet — the 1935 wooden ketch Lady Patty and the Leopard 44 catamaran Epiphany — and stepped aboard for mini dockside boat tours throughout the afternoon. The celebration featured a champagne toast, light bites by Royal Oak Catering, craft pours from Olivin's and Lyon Rum, and live music by Justin Ryan, setting a festive tone for the milestone occasion.
Owners GM and Laura Bell were on hand throughout the event to welcome guests and share their vision for the charter company's new chapter on the Eastern Shore.
“It meant so much to see the community come out and celebrate with us,” said the Bells. “St. Michaels has welcomed us with open arms, and we can’t wait to get more neighbors and visitors out on the water aboard Lady Patty and Epiphany.”
Event Highlights:
- Lyon Rum
- Light Bites by Royal Oak Catering
- Mini Dockside Boat Tours
- Live Music by Justin Ryan
A Variety of Ways to Sail
With the fleet settled in St. Michaels, St. Michaels Sailing Charters is welcoming bookings for a full range of on-the-water experiences aboard Lady Patty and Epiphany, including relaxing daytime cruises along the Miles River, romantic sunset sails, wine and craft beer tasting cruises, and fully private charters for birthdays, anniversaries, bachelorette and bachelor parties, proposals, and nautical weddings. As an ASA-certified sailing school, the company also offers ASA 104 and ASA 114 certification courses, along with seasonal specialty sails, including holiday and fireworks cruises, available throughout the year.
