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Gerald Bell

Independent Guide
Laid-back
Comfortable
Quality
Ahoy from the crew! Delivering the most personalized and enjoyable boat tours on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay is always the top priority.

The owners, GM and Laura, both grew up sailing and bring a lifetime of experience to every trip. GM has been on the water since childhood and previously taught sailing in St. Michaels, Maryland. His adventures have taken him across the Mediterranean, Mexico, Hawaii, California, the U.S. East Coast, the Delaware River, the Bahamas, and throughout the Chesapeake Bay. He has held a U.S. Coast Guard captain’s license since 2014. Laura also grew up sailing on monohull sailboats with her family and now has years of experience along the East Coast and in the Bahamas. She is also a professional photographer with a passion for capturing life on the water.

GM spent several summers serving as first mate aboard a historic Chesapeake vessel, gaining valuable experience that helped shape the style of tours offered today. After several successful seasons operating on Broad Creek, the operation will move across the harbor for the 2026 season and...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Gerald Bell

Gerald Bell

Independent Guide
Ahoy from the crew! Delivering the most personalized and enjoyable boat tours on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay is always the top priority.

The owners, GM and Laura, both grew up sailing and bring a lifetime of experience to every trip. GM has been on the water since childhood and previously taught sailing in St. Michaels, Maryland. His adventures have taken him across the Mediterranean, Mexico, Hawaii, California, the U.S. East Coast, the Delaware River, the Bahamas, and throughout the Chesapeake Bay. He has held a U.S. Coast Guard captain’s license since 2014. Laura also grew up sailing on monohull sailboats with her family and now has years of experience along the East Coast and in the Bahamas. She is also a professional photographer with a passion for capturing life on the water.

GM spent several summers serving as first mate aboard a historic Chesapeake vessel, gaining valuable experience that helped shape the style of tours offered today. After several successful seasons operating on Broad Creek, the operation will move across the harbor for the 2026 season and
beyond, departing from the same marina dock that was once home to that iconic vessel.

Guests can choose between two unique sailing experiences: a historic 1935 ketch rich with Chesapeake heritage or a modern 44-foot luxury catamaran. Both vessels can comfortably accommodate up to 13 guests.

One of the highlights of the fleet is a beautifully preserved Maryland-built sailboat from 1935, bringing nearly a century of maritime history back to life on the Chesapeake Bay.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Huge lobster in Bahamas
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish or seafood of some sort
What’s your favorite band?
BB King
What’s your favorite movie?
Nacho Libre

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Huge lobster in Bahamas
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish or seafood of some sort
What’s your favorite band?
BB King
What’s your favorite movie?
Nacho Libre
What’s your favorite sports team?
SailGP
What’s your drink of choice?
Red wine
What was your last halloween costume?
Top Gun
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Sailing in the Bahamas
How did you get started guiding?
Decided to charter our personal boat in 2018
What makes you different from other guides?
We want a relaxing experience with your guests, not a stiff tour situation.
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St Michaels Sailing Charters Trips

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Private Catamaran Weekday Sail

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44 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,195
Fishing in Destin
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Historic 1935 Ketch Weekday Sail

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42 ft 1 - 13 People From $1,295
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Boat Cruise in Saint Michaels

Private Catamaran Weekend Sail

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44 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,295
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Boat Cruise in Saint Michaels

Historic 1935 Ketch Weekend Sail

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42 ft 1 - 13 People From $1,695

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Historic 1935 Ketch Weekday Sail
February 7th, 2026
Saint Michaels, Maryland
Historic 1935 Ketch Weekend Sail
February 23rd, 2026
Saint Michaels, Maryland
Historic 1935 Ketch Weekend Sail
February 23rd, 2026
Saint Michaels, Maryland
Private Catamaran Weekend Sail
February 23rd, 2026
Saint Michaels, Maryland
Private Catamaran Weekend Sail
February 23rd, 2026
Saint Michaels, Maryland
Private Catamaran Weekday Sail
February 7th, 2026
Saint Michaels, Maryland
Historic 1935 Ketch Weekday Sail
February 7th, 2026
Saint Michaels, Maryland
Historic 1935 Ketch Weekend Sail
February 23rd, 2026
Saint Michaels, Maryland
Private Catamaran Weekend Sail
February 23rd, 2026
Saint Michaels, Maryland
Private Catamaran Weekend Sail
February 23rd, 2026
Saint Michaels, Maryland
Private Catamaran Weekday Sail
December 15th, 2025
Saint Michaels, Maryland
Private Catamaran Weekday Sail
February 7th, 2026
Saint Michaels, Maryland
Historic 1935 Ketch Weekday Sail
February 7th, 2026
Saint Michaels, Maryland
Private Catamaran Weekday Sail
February 7th, 2026
Saint Michaels, Maryland
Historic 1935 Ketch Weekend Sail
February 23rd, 2026
Saint Michaels, Maryland
Private Catamaran Weekend Sail
February 23rd, 2026
Saint Michaels, Maryland
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