Captains for Hire
Whether you're chartering a course for a luxurious getaway, seeking a skilled captain for a yacht delivery, or enhancing your boating knowledge with private instruction, there are quite a few women featured in Her Helm who can get you there. Browse the listings of experienced captains who offer a variety of services through their independent businesses.
For a wider search, consider the Chesapeake Area Professional Captain's Association (CAPCA) jobs program. All CAPCA members hold active USCG licenses and their program connects potential employers with qualified captains. Visit CAPCA to explore this free service, which includes captains for yacht delivery, crewing maritime companies, private instruction, and chartering adventures.
NOTE: While this page connects you with a pool of talented captains, please remember we don't oversee transactions or assume responsibility for agreements. It's important for both parties to discuss the specifics of the service, fees, liabilities, and any other relevant details before setting sail.
Boating Education
Captain Lauren Warren
Upper Chesapeake Boat School
Captain Sarah Lawrence
Chesapeake Boating Academy
Captain Jayne Durden
Sailing Happy Place
Captain Kate
Captain Boomies
Captain Beth Berry
202-256-9245
Sailing Charters
Skipper Maryline O'Shea
Picture Perfect Sailing
Captain Iris Robertson
Sail Selina II
Children's Pirate Cruise
Captain Emily Tomasini
Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake
Boat Deliveries
Captain Lauren Warren
Upper Chesapeake Boat School
Captain Sarah Lawrence
Chesapeake Boating Academy
Captain Jayne Durden
Sailing Happy Place
Captain Kate
Captain Boomies
Captain Beth Berry
202-256-9245
Captain Annie Richards
Chester Riverkeeper
Fishing Charters
Captain Janet Rupp
Lucky Duck
443-771-4887
jrluckyduck@aol.com
Captain Robin Payne
Rock-n-Robin
Captain Vera Meredith
Island Queen II
Captain Dorothy Tuohey
Annapolis Fishing Charters
Captain Cindy Evans
Bonnie Sue Charters
Ferries
Captain Judy Long Bixler
Oxford-Bellevue Ferry
Marine Towing & Salvage
Captain Sarah Lawrence
TowBoatUS Kent Narrows & Knapps Narrows
Advocacy, Education, and the Environment
While not available to directly hire for these purposes, these captains provide environmental advocacy and education through their organizations.
Captain Annie Richards
Chester Riverkeeper
Captain Tiffany Granberg
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Captain Kate Dumhart
Schooner Sultana
Captain Erica Baugh
Upstream Alliance
More licensed captains who also offer charter, coaching, crew, and/or delivery services
Captain Erin Manor - power
410-979-7708
CaptainErinCharters@gmail.com
Captain Emma Jimmyer - sail
732-371-8066
Captemma1@gmail.com
Captain Lynn McClaskey - sail
originallynn@gmail.com
Captain Yvonne Brandt - sail
254-537-2270
Yvonnebrandt95@gmail.com
Captain Hilary Howes - sail ; education ; deliveries ; brokerage
202-701-8911
Hhowes@me.com