Sailing Instructor, Eileen Edmonds

05/31/2026

09/22/2025

Today's sailing trips for Sail Beyond Cancer on the York River were truly special and heartwarming. We took two groups of six people who experienced the healing power of the wind, water and companionship. Wonderful!!

09/22/2025

The sail for Sail Beyond Cancer on the York River today was a heartwarming and beautiful experience. Twelve passengers, divided into two groups of six, benefited from the healing power of water, wind, and light. The experience is indeed wonderful.

07/20/2025

Sail Beyond Cancer is ready and training Volunteer Captain and Crew for Respite and Memorial sailing trips on the York River. Please contact me if you’d like more information.

07/05/2025

I'm humbled and grateful for the opportunity to support this organization...sailing on the York River again!

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05/13/2025

02/28/2025

Sailing season never stopped for some of you...but it did for me! I know the day is getting longer though and the warm, strong spring winds are coming to the Middle Chesapeake Bay. I've started preparing with a "sailors work out". No, it's not lifting Dark and Stormy's! It's yoga, a Norditrack session (old fashioned one) and weight bands. I cannot wait to feel the wind in my face when the wind powers up the boat and - lift off happens!! It never ceases to make me happy. If you want an extra hand on your boat or some help with Keelboat basics, reach out to me. Hope to see you on the water!!

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05/24/2024

This is an incredible opportunity to explore the most beautiful historic sailing ships!

The two-year countdown to the arrival of the Sail250® Virginia international fleet of tall ships and military ships to Norfolk, Hampton Roads, and Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay region, planned to commemorate the nation’s 250th Anniversary, begins in just a few weeks.

We are proud to announce that several Virginia localities will be joining the official Sail250® Virginia host port Norfolk as Affiliate Harbors to help host several of the visiting ships from June 12 – June 22, 2026.

Official Sail250® Virginia Harbors confirmed to date include Norfolk, Cape Charles, Hampton, Smithfield/Isle of Wight County, and Yorktown. With more to be announced in the future.

The year 2026 marks the 250th Anniversary of the nation’s founding in 1776- the United States of America’s Semiquincentennial.

For this milestone occasion, a fleet of the world’s most magnificent international tall ships, historic character vessels, and modern military ships, will again sail into the harbors of Virginia as part of the national Sail250® tour.

For more information regarding Sail250® Virginia and the Affiliate Harbors including events and schedules visit https://bit.ly/Sail250VAPR2.

03/26/2024

The shock of Baltimore’s catastrophe is hard to get past. The missing workers, vehicles and occupants, and the impact on families. I pray for that community. We are all more vulnerable witnessing how fast big things can go wrong.