This was a birthday trip for a very close friend, and three other girlfriends, we have been friends for 20 years, this was a great way to celebrate, Capt. Alan made us sailing novices feel at home, and First Mate Kaete, was a gracious hostess! Thank you for a wonderfull day:) With gratitude, DebbieJo, Missy, Tina and Lorraine More

We sailed with our friends of 40 years and Captain Alan and Kaete made us totally comfortable--a whole different perspective on beautiful Wilmington. Can't wait to go again! John and Irene Coyle More

Enjoyed the adventure. Learned some fun and interesting facts about the area and waterway. Wouldn't have any interest to repeat though. Not really a water person. More

We enjoyed a beautiful sunset cruise with our friends to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Alan and Kaete added interesting commentary about places along the river. It was a great way to celebrate! More

I took my two daughters 5 and 3 sailing with Captain Alan and his wife Kate. They were so kind and very friendly. It was such a great experience. Both girls had a great time and were thrilled with the chance to steer the boat! I highly recommend Them to anyone interested in sailing in the Wilmington area! Whether going... More

Alan and Kate were so welcoming and made my husband's birthday one to remember! I strongly recommend this trip! They taught us how to sail, and we even got to steer the boat about half the length of the trip. Kate made delicious hot chocolate for my husband and I, and also bought us incredible cookies!!! More

When my wife, Lisa, and I planned our wedding service for April 2011, at the Coastline Center on the historic Wilmington, NC riverfront, we knew that we wanted to conclude the service on a dramatic note that expressed our feelings about our new life together. When Captain Alan Held, and his Mate Kaete, met us at the dock, with their... More

Capt. Alan and his mate Kate were terrific hosts. I have not been sailing since I was a teenager. I have been looking for an excursion that I could take my whole family on. I could not have found a better crew to introduce them to the sailing experience. After the sails were up and we were on our way;... More

We climbed aboard the 30-foot "Jammin'" sailboat with Capt. Alan and his wife and first mate, Kate, and learned a little about sailing, a little about the history of the Cape Fear River and Wilmington, and a lot about having a fun, relaxing time on the water. Alan and Kate made my wfie and I feel comfortably at home before... More