Good morning Capt.Jim. It was such a nice surprise to have a postcard from you guys waiting for me when I got home. Thanks for a great time on your boat. I had forgotten how fun sailing is. Reagan is still talking about the dinghy ride and swimming w the dolphins. It was nice of you to give the kids the extra attention. Hope to see you and Elaine again. Take care...sail safe Nathalie
It was great to meet you and Elaine. Thanks a lot for showing me the ropes.. We really enjoyed spending the afternoon out on the boat. The pictures looks great. Thanks again for everything.
Good morning. Just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful charter last night. We enjoyed it greatly and it is something Edward will remember. Looking forward to seeing the photos when they are available. Thank you and your wife...,.we will return soon for another charter and who knows? I may start putting my boating license to use now. :) thanks again.
"Captain Jim and Elaine, Thank you so much for such an enjoyable trip. Aside from Bruce none of us have taken a sailboat trip. Lots of smaller boats or different larger boats but never on a sailboat.. I must admit I was really nervous about going but after hearing all of your knowledge and passion of sailing, made me grow more comfortable in the adventure and even go up to the bow... and I was so glad I did... what a way to travel! I wanted to send you a personal thank you for making this a nice present for my husband and for our friends we brought along.. all of us spoke all the way home about how nice you folks were and how fantastic the trip was! We hope to go again and already have recommended you folk to others. Thanks again,Jennifer Chidester"
"Jim, Just wanted to thank you again for a great time Saturday. It was first class and you could not have been more hospitable or patient. Got to tell you I slept like a baby Saturday night and would like to credit the sea air for it but I suppose it could’ve been all the energy I spent trying to steer a straight line? Have a great week and thanks again for a great experience. Alan"
"Capt Jim, Thanks for the pictures, we had a great time on your boat. I only wish we arrived earlier so we could sail in the bay. Anyway, everybody was VERY happy and I am sure we will come again. Thanks again, Ash"
"Captain Jim, Thank you for a wonderful experience, and for spending some extra time with us. We really enjoyed it. I hope to do it again. Cliff & Andria"
"Couldn't have been better!! Dolphins, taking the helm, chatting at the front of the boat, heeling at 30 degrees, constant Jimmy Buffett, the great weather, the sunset. Capt. Jim is the best. Next visit will be an overnight sail. Thanks, Whitney, Lisa, Dan & Andrew"
" Jim & Elaine thank you for being gracious hosts on your boat. I hope to do this again, maybe an overnight next time. Thank you for a great sunset sail. Stan & Cindy"
"Thank you for an absolutely perfect sail. We could not have been happier. Allowing Ron & Tim to sail this beautiful yacht was a treat. We will return. Ron & Midge"
A beautiful sail on Galveston Bay along with a fantastic sunset. Brian took the helm and piloted the boat like an old sea Captain. The moon even showed up and reflected on the bay making for some nice night sailing.
" The sail was challenging with a storm and gale force winds. Captain Jim dominated the gale force winds and rain. Our favorite adventure was the gale force winds, Stephaine about falling overboard crying and laughing at the same time. Dolphins! Lots of Dolphins!! Great time with friends. Thank you so much for our amazing adventure! We had a great time...Stephanie, Daniel, Kyle, Shea, Emily and Brett"
"Thanks Captain Jim for another great sail. We all had a great time and Barefoot Babe is a beautiful boat. Thanks for finding the dolphins and letting us swim. We will be back too, Christine"
"Hi Captain Jim- wanted to thank you and your wife for the boat trip last night. We had a wonderful time. Thank you for letting Zu sail the boat, it was nice of you! Sincerely, Mitzy"
"We had a great time having our team building on Barefoot Babe. Captain Jim gave us good instruction on how to sail the boat and we were making over 7 knots across the bay. Then it was time for a little play. Thanks Captain Jim for making our adventure both fun and memorable. We may have even learned something.... Thanks"
"Thank You for sharing your boat with us. Ben and Joe taking the helm and Jim said Ben was the best at keeping us on course, Seeing Dolphins was fun too. Such a different day from being at home in Colorado. Your hospitality and snacks were so appreciated. Joe, Amy, Lori & Ben"
"Great - Wonderous The dolphins sharing with us on our 40th wedding aniversary! Sailing the waters! Thank you so much for making our special day so great. Good luck and God Bless you & your vessel. John & Carol"
Jeff surprised Zarina with a sail on Galveston Bay. The sail was calm with some dolphins playing by the boat. Then at sunset Jeff proposed to Zarina. Zarina responded with a big "YES"...
I just wanted to say thank you for helping make our engagement last night such a special event. I appreciate you dealing as best possible with the wind and everything. I was really very pleased at how much Priscilla enjoyed it and even more surprised at how much all of the family enjoyed themselves. I really didn't think that they would all want to get on board and I hope it wasn't to much. They have all been calling and emailing me about how awesome it was to be able to go out on the boat and it is an experience that none of us will ever forget. Thanks again, we all had a fabulous time and will remember it forever.
Don & Angela - Double Bayou Overnight Sailing Adventure.
" Fantastic and Amazing time!! Sad to leave, but looking forward to comming back. Thanks so much to Captain Jim & Elaine!! Thanks for the patience with all the questions & especially for the stories!! Don & Angela "
" Awesome adventure - couldn't ask for a better captain!! Beautiful boat, great food, but the thing I love the most is that I feel we are leaving with new friends! Jim & Elaine you are the awesome! Thanks for everything !! Billy & Char
Dance Houston with Allie, Erin, Sammie, Fiona and Andrea. "This was sooooo much fun :) I would love to do this again. We had a wounderful, relaxing Sunday with you. Thanks captain Jim"
Thank you, Capt. Jim-- the photos are great! (I am going to print at least one for framing to commemorate our day out) It was a beautiful day and a perfect trip-- thank you both for making it a perfect birthday afternoon. All the best, Christine
Thank you for making our sail such a great experience. The pictures capture the beautiful Galveston Bay experience. You are correct, the pictures will be a future reminder of a memorial event in our lives.
Captain Jim, Thank you for such a terrific day Saturday, we enjoyed our sail so much. My mom, the birthday girl, is a young, fun 81 and this is a birthday we will talk about for a long time. The number of groups of dolphins were the cherry.
A windless day, who would have thought. And today… I work for a company that builds & operates wind farms and we have a monitor in our area that shows real-time wind speeds at our different wind farms in a bar chart format, and today, wouldn’t you know, we are having our best wind day across the U.S. since Spring. Maybe next time, and hopefully there will be. You know, you never know what you are going to get from an internet search without a referral but Saturday could not have been better.
Anyway, thank you from my family and I for helping us create a day full of great memories while reliving long leisurely days from a few (+/-20) years back.
Lots of well and safe wishes coming your way,
Julie
P.S. I finally thought of a good nickname for Brett…Chum. Poor little guy, he’ll/we’ll have much more fun sailing when he gets a little older, his sister, and the rest of us though definitely enjoyed ourselves. You are a patient man. J Thank you
Hi Capt Jim, Thanks a lot for the pictures. We surely enjoyed them. Also, we really enjoyed the trip and will certainly recommend you to friends if they want to have a great, relaxing sailing experience! Hans
Captain Jim and Elaine - Thank you so much for making my 60th birthday one to remember. I loved your boat and hospitality. We will be talking about you and our experience for many years. Thanks for making the trip so much fun and for the great pictures!..diana We had a blast! It was great to meet you both. Hopefully we will get a chance to sail together again someday. -Rozie
Krista decided to surprise her boyfriend Jason with a sunset sail and ribeye dinner on Barefoot Babe. Thanks again for everything, we really enjoyed it. Krista
Hi Jim, We had a wonderful time on the sail. You and your wife make wonderful hosts and it's great to see how much you enjoy sailing. We'll recommend you to all our friends. Best, Tom
Char celebrated her 60th birthday sailing Galveston Bay on Barefoot Babe. We stopped at the Boardwalk for dinner then headed out to the bay. Char took the wheel and captained the yacht like a pro, chasing down and attacking another pirate boat with water cannons.
Full Day of Sailing with Jeff, Lisa, Randall, Gina, Scott & Robbie
We had a full day of sailing across Galveston Bay. We then anchored out at Redfish Island, went swimming and then had a good dinner. We sailed back to Kemah with a beautiful sunset.
"Jim and Elaine, Just wanted to let you know again how much we enjoyed last Saturday on Galveston Bay. You have a great boat, and you are wonderful hosts. Robbie"
Bruce and his family returned for a sail on Barefoot Babe. We had 20 to 25 knot winds and cruised along at 6.5 to 7.5 knots. Squire, Cynthia, and little Blake all took the wheel and zoomed across the bay.
We went out for a sunset sail and ended up in a priate ship battle with Windsong. We came up on them from behind and then went broadside for attack. CLICK ON THE PICTURE FOR VIDEO.
" We thoroughly enjoyed ourselfs and would recommend the trip to anyone. View was beautiful and captain was very attentive to our having a good time. Thank You" Brandon & Alicia
Sunset Sail - Tom Martin & Friends (Bobs Birthday)
Tom and friends were celebrating Bob's birthday with a fast wild ride on Galveston Bay aboard Barefoot Babe. The wind was blowing steady 30kts with gusts as high as 43kts. We cruised at 7.3kts under a reefed jib only in 4ft seas. It was a very wet ride shared with friends, a beautiful sunset and full moon.
We set sail with good wind and great sailing. Capt. Kros was really interested in learning about the boat and navigation. He took the wheel and even through he could not see over the pedestal he held a good course. We were visited by a couple pods of dolphins who were very camera shy. "Captain Jim, Thank you for a great day of sailing. A good time was had by all, especially Kros who is 10ft. tall and bullet proof as a result of his adventure at the helm with Captain Jim. Thank you again for a great time! Preston"
Matt, Natalie, Kate and Austin returned to sail Barefoot Babe on Galveston Bay. As we were leaving the dock we attacked another boaat with water cannons. Good wind and weather made for some really good sailing. We zoomed all around the bay with both Austin and Kate taking the wheel of the boat. "What a great way to end a vacation with a sail on Barefoot Babe - The Taylors".
Martha booked a sailing and swimming trip to Redfish Island. The wind was great for a direct sail at 7.2 knots all the way to the Island. We anchored at the island had a little lunch and then it was time to go swimming. After a nice swim we raised the sails and headed back to Kemah. Click on the picture for a full gallery of pictures.
We had a great sail and attacked another pirate ship. We manned the water canons and made two passes shooting the water cannon at the crew of Windsong. After they got scared and ran we tacked and headed to Kemah where we anchored and watched some great fireworks,
Helene surprised Wade with a birthday sunset sail on Galveston Bay. The wind and weather was great for sailing. Helene took the helm and sailed the boat all over the bay. There were several races that she won while Wade just kicked back and relaxed. We were given a beautiful sunset and then a full moon to sail back under.
Friday Fireworks Sail - Heather, Jonas and Friends
We had a beautiful day and wind for a nice sail. As it started to get dark we sailed over to the channel and anchored for the fireworks. We anchored near another pirate ship and was attacked with a water cannon. We then fought back with our own super soakers. We called a truce and everybody enjoyed a great fireworks display on the water.
Fun Sunset Sail with Lillie, Diana, Tim, Helen & Kerry
Lillie and friends set sail on Galveston Bay to celebrate the end of the school year. The weather was beautiful with good wind to push the boat along at 6.5 knots. We enjoyed a spectacular sunset and some good conversation. Lillie also took care of the captain and crew with some great food.
Brett aand Kelly celebrated their one year anniversary by taking a sunset sail on Galveston Bay. The weather man did not cooperate. We sailed under a reefed jib and a cloudy sky. Captain Brett took the helm and piloted Barefoot Babe around the bay.
Jeb surprised Virginia and Tyson with a sail on Galveston Bay. We had some great weather and the wind was just right for a great sail. We put Captain Tyson at the wheel where he got to be a Pirate Captain chasing other boats around the bay. As we were sailing in towards the Boardwalk Jeb got on his knee and asked Virginia to marry him. "She Said Yes".
Malcolm and Karen returned and brought their British family for a sail out on Galveston Bay. We had some great winds and with Capt. Malcolm behind the wheel we flew across the bay. We put the starboard rail in the water a couple of times.
We had a fantastic sail with good wind that pushed us around the bay. John was from up North and was enjoying the Texas weather. John took the helm and piloted the boat at speeds of 6+ knots under the jib alone.
Karen surprised Malcolm with a sailing adventure on Galveston Bay. The skies were blue and the sun was bright. But the wind was cool and blowing fast. With the winds at 35kts we sailed under a reefed jib only and with Malcolm at the helm we made over 7kts around the bay.
Wayne and his wife returned to take a sunset sail on Barefoot Babe. There was a fantastic sunset as Wayne tried to catch it in his hand. " Thanks for making this a romantic sail for my wife and I." Wayne..
Barefoot Babe participated in the 2008 Harvest Moon Regatta offshore from Galveston Island Tx. to Port Aransas, Tx. The distance is aproximately 156 miles. Barefoot Babe took third place this year in Cruising Non-spinaker Division I. It was a great race with speeds reaching over 10 knots during the night. Our starting time was 2:10pm Thursday and we rounded the #6 channel marker at Port Aransas Friday morning at 9:30am. The crew consisted of Capt. Jim, Jim B., Mark Z., and Greg P.
Peter from Canada and friends took a post Ike sail on Galveston Bay. It ws a fantastic day for sailing. We had steady winds at 20knots and a hull speed of 6.5 with Capt. Peter at the helm.
Team Building Charter for MASC Austin Properties. Once again Windsong coordinated a 2 boat event with Barefoot Babe. Starting the day off with Kathy's homemade Fajita for lunch then the pirate bunch boarded the 2 largest charter sailboats for a great day sailing on Galveston Bay.
"Its was a beautiful, peaceful day with wonderful people. A day that filled the needs of each individual person on the ship. We thank you." - Shirley Austin, President.
"Great food, friends, & drinks. We had a blast & you guys are "Rockin Cool" Thanks for making our 15th anniversary memorable." - Micki Sears
Day Sail - Samantha, Maureen, Louis, Teresa, Moses and Charlotte
We left dock on a beautiful labor day Sunday. The boat traffic by the Boardwalk and in the channel was heavy. There was a very nice breeze and once we were out of the channel we raised the main sail then rolled out the jib for some exciting sailing. We sailed along the coast of Bacliff / San Leon then tacked and sailed across the bay past Red Bluff. For awhile we had the rail in the water. A few pairs of legs were also hanging in the water. Everyone had a great time.
Beautiful Sunset Sail - Steve, Kathy, Nathan, Kayla and Little Capt. Caleb
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHY.. Steve surprised Kathy with a sail on Galveston Bay. The wind was giving us a cool breeze to keep us confortable and move Barefoot Babe through the water nicely. We headed out across the bay towards Redbluff Pt. and the New Bird Island. Steve was at the helm and after a couple of lessons he held a course lake a true Captain. ;-) Once we entered the ship channel we tacked and sailed to Bacliff/San Leon with Captain Caleb at the wheel.
Captain Caleb taking his work seriously! I think Capt. Caleb wanted to take the big leather teething ring home with him.
We had a beautiful day with little clouds and little wind to start. So we trained two new "Captains Austin and Kate". They both handled the boat very well and found some wind that made for some nice sailing. Captain Austin finding the wind.
Jim, Thank you guys so much, I can’t thank you enough. We had the most amazing time. I wouldn’t have thought we could top the first trip but you guys pulled it off! I can’t believe all of the Dolphin’s we saw, it was AWESOME! Looking forward to the next trip! Tish
Michelle's family surprised her with a return birthday sail on Galveston Bay. The weather called for 10 to 15 knots of breeze but the best we could find was about 5 knots. so we motored out to Redfish Island where we dropped the anchor. We took a little swim and grilled chicken and burgers for lunch. After lunch we pulled up anchor and found a little wind for a nice sail along the coast of san Leon and Bacliff before getting back to Kemah.
We headed out the channel with good winds from the SE. Raised the main sail and then rolled out the jib for some fine sailing. We sailed across the bay a few times marking future anchorages. We then sailed to Redfish Island and dropped the hook (anchor) and had a very good lunch. After lunch we pulled the anchor and headed back to the marina.
Stephan picked a beautiful day to go sailing with his family. We had wind that varied from 14 knots to 24 knots. We cruised under full sail with speeds between 5.5 to 7.6 knots. We cruised the bay with Capt. Stefan and Capt. Mike at the wheel. After sailing the bay we dropped anchor in Clear Lake for a swim. Click on Picture for Gallery >>>>>
Hi Jim, I just wanted to say thanks. I had a very relaxing time being the "deck lizard". Next time maybe I'll upgrade my status to crew by helping trim the sails. It was a real pleasure meeting you and Elaine. I enjoyed talking with her about family, health and what she's been through as well as sailing questions. I think she's amazing. I look forward to sailing with you all again in the near future. Charisma
Fantastic fireworks show over the bay and the hundreds of boats at anchor.
The best seat in on the bay for the Friday night fireworks blast on Galveston Bay.
Day Sail Ash Scattering-Mike-Marie-Tony-Alice-Jacob-Isaac
We sailed out to the sea with little wind to say good bye to Alicia, a loved family member. Alicia loved the sea. We found a beautiful spot, dropped anchor and gathered at the rear of the boat. We performed a small memorial service with a celebration of life. With a prayer and rose petals we sent Alicia to the sea.
We say goodbye to Alicia, beloved Mother and friend.
Just opened your pictures, they are great!! We really enjoyed sailing with you and and do want to sail again. Thanks and I look forward to our next sail, we'll be in touch!!
Regards, Lisa and Robert
Lisa picked a fantastic day for a Friday night sail and fireworks. We rolled out the jib in some fair wind and cruised around the bay at about 6.5 knots. We went along the ship channel and watched the big boys cruising by. We then headed back towards the Boardwalk and got us a really good spot close the the fireworks barge for a front row seat. We dropped the anchor and enjoyed a really nice show.
Sunset Sail - Nancy, James, Bradley, Scott, Morgan
We had some wind that blew from 14 knots to 27 knots. We sailed under a beautiful sky and great weather. James took the helm several times while Scott and Bradley took care of the tacts and gybes. We cruised along at an average of 6.5 knots under the jib only. The wind dropped to 7 knots while we motorsailed in the channel past the Boardwalk on a beautiful night.
We had a really nice sail on Galveston Bay. The winds started out light but we still managed to get 4.5 knots. After awhile the wind picked up a bit and we had a great cruise all over Galveston Bay. We called this the non-red wine cruise ;-) Had alot of fun with a great crew. "Jim,You are so cool. We loved the trip. Thanks again for everything, Allison"
We had some wild sailing with winds from 10 knots to 45 knots. We sailed under a reefed jib only and cruised along at 7.5 knots. There were some storms brewing but never got to us.
Wedding Proposal - Thomas and Nikki (with Dolphins)
Nikki thought Thomas was taking her sailing for his birthday. But after some sailing across Galveston Bay and the escort of many Dolphins, Thomas suprised Nikki with a weddind proposal on the bow of Barefoot Babe. With hugs and kisses Nikki said "YES"!!
Dolphin playing along Barefoot Babe while Thomas surprises Nikki.
Friday Night Fireworks Sail - Jini & Carl (Carls birthday)
This was Carl's birthday and Kemah had the fireworks just for him. We had great sail with 18knot winds with a full main & jib making about 7.2 knots across the bay. We anchored out in the bay and watched a great fireworks display. We stayed a little longer in the bay after the display and got back to the dock late. Happy Birthday Carl.
The sail started with the bay smooth as glass and no wind. So we put Capt. Brian behind the wheel and he found some air. We then sailed the bay at a nice speed. Way to go Capt. Brian you are a great helmsman.
Brian surprised Cheryl with a wedding proposal as we sailed by the Boardwalk. All of their friends and family were on the Boardwalk to witness as Cheryl said yes and Brian placed a ring on her finger. A beautiful ending for a great day.
Friday Fireworks Sail with Lisa, Alexandra and Friends.
Wind was up and blowing hard on the bay. We scooted around the bay at 7.5 knots most of the day. The seas were a little choppy causing everyone on the front to get a little wet. This was a graduation and birthday celebration. We anchored in Clear Lake had a little to eat and watched the opening fireworks display from the Kemah Boardwalk.
The wind was blowing at 25 knots with 30 knots gusts. The sun was shining and and it was a beautiful day. We sailed along at 6.5 to 7.5 knots most of the day with only the genoa out. "Captain Andrew" enjoyed piloting the boat most of the day. We sailed both Galveston and Trinity Bay. I think Kevin is going to be a new boat owner soon.
Day Sail & Anchoring at Redfish Island - Mark, Brenda, Diane, Debbie, Mark & Clara
Good wind and a great sail at 7 knots around the bay. After some great sailing we dropped the hook at Redfish Island for some lunch. We then took the tender to the island for a little exploring. We then sailed back to Kemah to end a great day.
Saturday Sail and Raft Up - Sharon, Renee, Don, Steve
"As Jane Seymour once mused about a favorite mansion, "There is something quietly fantastic about it." That's how this sail was! Capt. Jim, First Mate Elaine, Dr. Rubenzer, Great Sailor ZoomZoom, that "Fighter Pilot, AWARD Winning Photojournalist, Don, who is like a handsome kid in a candy store, and me, plus meeting Capt. Dave, hilarious, so funny, and ever so warmly hospitable, who could ask for more? This was a looooonnnngggg sail, but a spectacular one! Again?" Sharon....
We headed out into the Gulf of Mexico with Patricia, Mary, and Frank to fulfill the last wishes of Tom who loved to fish the Gulf and jetties. We anchored in the Gulf and honored Tom's life. We then pulled up anchor and sailed back through the jetties and around all the ships that were anchored. There were lots of Dolphins to escort us back to Galveston Island. We then sailed through Galveston Harbor past the cruise ship, past the Elissa and Ocean Star back to Galveston Yacht Basin to end a beautiful afternoon.
Day/Sunset Sail - Redfish Island Madelyn & Friends
Madelyn, Rose, Margaret and Jody made up a great crew. The day was beautiful and the temperture just right for a sail. We sailed out to Redfish Island and anchored out for a while among the other yachts. After pulling up the anchor we had a good sail back to Kemah with a fantastic sunset. The girls did not want to come back in and tried to talk the Captain into heading to Mexico.
A beautiful day with warm temps, bright sun, and good wind for sailing and sunbathing. After a brisk sail around the bay we dropped anchor at Redfish Island and lunch was served. After lunch we pulled up the anchor and sailed back past the Boardwalk under the bridge and then pulled the sail in. Fun was had by all.
We motored past the Boardwalk and then rolled out the genoa for a reach across the bay to the new marsh island. The wind was just right and made for a good fast sail. We sailed past the North end of the island into Trinity Bay to view some offshore platforms. We then tacked till we reached the South boater cut and back into Galveston Bay. It was a big bright full moon and beautiful night. The kids took the helm and brought us back to port.
Sunset Cocktail Sail with Stella and Friends. We left before sunset and motored by the Boardwalk. We all waived to the people walking and sitting at the resturant. We then raised the sails in some high wind and waves. It wasn't long before the seas calmed and the wind gave us a nice fast sail around the bay. The wine was chilled and served for a beautiful Bay Sunset.
Christie & Family Sunset/Full Moon Sail. This was another fantastic sail with a beautiful sunset and bright orange moon over Galveston Bay. Good Morning Captain Jim: Today, I was reminiscing about our wonderful family Charter upon the "Barefoot Babe". Thank you again for sharing your beautiful yacht, wealth of sailing knowledge and answering all of our nautical questions. Not only did we enjoyed the Sunset and Full Moon Cruise, we learned about ~ The naming of the "Barefoot Babe" ~ Some of your sea worthy Sailing Experiences ~ Rights of Way for Sailing Vessels ~ Boat Parts and Sails Points of Sailing ~ The Wind. We highly recommend your Charter Servicesand thank you again for running a tightship. Sincerely, Craig, Cyndie, Christie, Matt, Casey & Meagan"Wanna Be Sailors"
J.C. & Carol Overnight Sail with a full moon shining on the bay. After a nice night sail under a gorgeous moon we anchored at the A-Frame anchorage off the coast of San Leon. There were three other sailboats there. The next day we pulled up anchor and had a nice sail back to Kemah. Light winds, smooth bay and a beautiful day.
Sunset SailTaylor and Jessica Taylor surprised Jessica at sunset with a proposal. Jessica did say yes!! " Captain Jim we want to thank you for helping with this surprise. The boat is fantastic and I had a beautiful sunset backdrop for my marriage proposal to Jessica. Thanks again for everything."
Sunset Sail "We want to thank you for a fantastic time. We really enjoyed ourselfs and love the Barefoot Babe. Thanks for letting us drive the boat, we had so much fun."
Day Sail Wayne & Tara"You made this sail fantastic. Thank you for sharing your yacht and making this a really fun adventure for both Tara and I. We plan on sailing with you as much as we can. Thanks again Captain Jim and Elaine."
"Jim and Elaine, I just wanted to thank you guys for making our evening UNFORGETTABLE !!. You by far made this the BEST birthday for Kevin! Thanks Again! Deanna & Kevin"
"Captain Jim and Elaine, thank you so much for our wonderful trip. We talked about it all week. The "kids" were very jealous and hilarious about us staying out so late. Thanks again for everything...traci"
" We want to thank you for making this sail a memorable moment for us." Doug proposed to Angela with a beautiful Galveston Bay Sunset as the back drop. We wish you many happy memories to come.
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Thanks for the great time yesterday! I think I've got one of my kids now hooked...just have to get the other one on board.
Good morning Capt.Jim. It was such a nice surprise to have a postcard from you guys waiting for me when I got home. Thanks for a great time on your boat. I had forgotten how fun sailing is. Reagan is still talking about the dinghy ride and swimming w the dolphins. It was nice of you to give the kids the extra attention. Hope to see you and Elaine again. Take care...sail safe Nathalie 
Hi Captain,
Good morning. Just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful charter last night. We enjoyed it greatly and it is something Edward will remember. Looking forward to seeing the photos when they are available. Thank you and your wife...,.we will return soon for another charter and who knows? I may start putting my boating license to use now. :) thanks again. 
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"Couldn't have been better!! Dolphins, taking the helm, chatting at the front of the boat, heeling at 30 degrees, constant Jimmy Buffett, the great weather, the sunset. Capt. Jim is the best. Next visit will be an overnight sail. Thanks, Whitney, Lisa, Dan & Andrew"
" Jim & Elaine thank you for being gracious hosts on your boat. I hope to do this again, maybe an overnight next time. Thank you for a great sunset sail. Stan & Cindy"
"Thank you for an absolutely perfect sail. We could not have been happier. Allowing Ron & Tim to sail this beautiful yacht was a treat. We will return. Ron & Midge"
A beautiful sail on Galveston Bay along with a fantastic sunset. Brian took the helm and piloted the boat like an old sea Captain. The moon even showed up and reflected on the bay making for some nice night sailing. 
"Thanks Captain Jim for another great sail. We all had a great time and Barefoot Babe is a beautiful boat. Thanks for finding the dolphins and letting us swim. We will be back too, Christine" 
"Thank you Captain Jim and Elaine for a great sail celebrating my wifes birthday. Michael"
"Hi Captain Jim- wanted to thank you and your wife for the boat trip last night. We had a wonderful time. Thank you for letting Zu sail the boat, it was nice of you!
"We had a great time having our team building on Barefoot Babe. Captain Jim gave us good instruction on how to sail the boat and we were making over 7 knots across the bay. Then it was time for a little play. Thanks Captain Jim for making our adventure both fun and memorable. We may have even learned something.... Thanks" 
" We had a great time on sailing on Barefoot Babe. Thank you for anchoring and letting us swim. We all had a great time and will be back"
"Thank You for sharing your boat with us. Ben and Joe taking the helm and Jim said Ben was the best at keeping us on course, Seeing Dolphins was fun too. Such a different day from being at home in Colorado. Your hospitality and snacks were so appreciated. Joe, Amy, Lori & Ben" 
"Great - Wonderous The dolphins sharing with us on our 40th wedding aniversary! Sailing the waters! Thank you so much for making our special day so great. Good luck and God Bless you & your vessel. John & Carol" 
"It was a great sail and we really enjoyed Capt. Jim's stories. Adam really enjoyed learning how to sail the boat and taking the wheel. Rachel." 
Robert surprised Alex with a birthday sunset sail on Galveston Bay. But then really surprised her with a proposal of marriage. "She Said YES"
" Captain Jim, Lynn and I had a great time on Barefoot Babe. Thank You for everything. Mindy" 
Jeff surprised Zarina with a sail on Galveston Bay. The sail was calm with some dolphins playing by the boat. Then at sunset Jeff proposed to Zarina. Zarina responded with a big "YES"... 
We had a great sail out to Redfish Island. We anchored out and then did a little Island exploring. After some lunch we had a nice sail back to Kemah. 
We had a good time sailing in 30 knots of wind flying along with a reefed jib.
Hi Jim, 
We had a beautiful day sailing Galveston Bay with Rob, Lori and friends celebrating Rob's birthday.
" Fantastic and Amazing time!! Sad to leave, but looking forward to comming back. Thanks so much to Captain Jim & Elaine!! Thanks for the patience with all the questions & especially for the stories!! Don & Angela " 
" Awesome adventure - couldn't ask for a better captain!! Beautiful boat, great food, but the thing I love the most is that I feel we are leaving with new friends! Jim & Elaine you are the awesome! Thanks for everything !! Billy & Char
" Everything was great!!! Good things and good times. The Best Valentine's Day Ever!!! Thanks " 
"We loved our overnight adventure to celebrate my 40th birthday. Will try to come back soon" Thanks Beth. 
Dance Houston with Allie, Erin, Sammie, Fiona and Andrea. "This was sooooo much fun :) I would love to do this again. We had a wounderful, relaxing Sunday with you. Thanks captain Jim"
"Wonderful day and a great Captain. "Great movie quotes - I think he's dead and Not my fault I didn't do it" Thanks, Kate & Drew 
Thank you, Capt. Jim-- the photos are great! (I am going to print at least one for framing to commemorate our day out) It was a beautiful day and a perfect trip-- thank you both for making it a perfect birthday afternoon. All the best, Christine 
Thank you for making our sail such a great experience. The pictures capture the beautiful Galveston Bay experience. You are correct, the pictures will be a future reminder of a memorial event in our lives. 
Captain Jim,
Hi Capt Jim, 
Captain Jim and Elaine - Thank you so much for making my 60th birthday one to remember. I loved your boat and hospitality. We will be talking about you and our experience for many years. Thanks for making the trip so much fun and for the great pictures!..diana We had a blast! It was great to meet you both. Hopefully we will get a chance to sail together again someday. -Rozie
Krista decided to surprise her boyfriend Jason with a sunset sail and ribeye dinner on Barefoot Babe. Thanks again for everything, we really enjoyed it.
It was a great day on the bay and a beautiful sail at night.
Richard and his family sailed out to sea to perform a memorial service for a loved one. It was a beautiful day and we were joind by Dolphins.
Tim surprised Ashley with a marriage proposal while sailing under the stars. "Ashley said YES". Click on the picture for a full gallery of pictures.
Kelly and her sister sail around Galveston Bay while on vacation. We had dolphins swiming with the boat.
Good weather, good wind, and a beautiful bay sunset is a recipe for a fantastic sail. 
Char celebrated her 60th birthday sailing Galveston Bay on Barefoot Babe. We stopped at the Boardwalk for dinner then headed out to the bay. Char took the wheel and captained the yacht like a pro, chasing down and attacking another pirate boat with water cannons. 
We had a great sail on the bay. Winds were 15 knots and the bay was smooth as we glided along at 6 knots.
We had a full day of sailing across Galveston Bay. We then anchored out at Redfish Island, went swimming and then had a good dinner. We sailed back to Kemah with a beautiful sunset. 
Bruce and his family returned for a sail on Barefoot Babe. We had 20 to 25 knot winds and cruised along at 6.5 to 7.5 knots. Squire, Cynthia, and little Blake all took the wheel and zoomed across the bay. 
We went out for a sunset sail and ended up in a priate ship battle with Windsong. We came up on them from behind and then went broadside for attack. CLICK ON THE PICTURE FOR VIDEO.
"Captain Jim was very friendly and informative. We'll definately sail with him again. We had a wonderful time." Buu & Christine
Tom and friends were celebrating Bob's birthday with a fast wild ride on Galveston Bay aboard Barefoot Babe. The wind was blowing steady 30kts with gusts as high as 43kts. We cruised at 7.3kts under a reefed jib only in 4ft seas. It was a very wet ride shared with friends, a beautiful sunset and full moon.
We set sail with good wind and great sailing. Capt. Kros was really interested in learning about the boat and navigation. He took the wheel and even through he could not see over the pedestal he held a good course. We were visited by a couple pods of dolphins who were very camera shy. "Captain Jim, Thank you for a great day of sailing. A good time was had by all, especially Kros who is 10ft. tall and bullet proof as a result of his adventure at the helm with Captain Jim. Thank you again for a great time! Preston"
Matt, Natalie, Kate and Austin returned to sail Barefoot Babe on Galveston Bay. As we were leaving the dock we attacked another boaat with water cannons. Good wind and weather made for some really good sailing. We zoomed all around the bay with both Austin and Kate taking the wheel of the boat. "What a great way to end a vacation with a sail on Barefoot Babe - The Taylors".
Martha booked a sailing and swimming trip to Redfish Island. The wind was great for a direct sail at 7.2 knots all the way to the Island. We anchored at the island had a little lunch and then it was time to go swimming. After a nice swim we raised the sails and headed back to Kemah. Click on the picture for a full gallery of pictures.
We had a great sail and attacked another pirate ship. We manned the water canons and made two passes shooting the water cannon at the crew of Windsong. After they got scared and ran we tacked and headed to Kemah where we anchored and watched some great fireworks,
We had a beautiful day and wind for a nice sail. As it started to get dark we sailed over to the channel and anchored for the fireworks. We anchored near another pirate ship and was attacked with a water cannon. We then fought back with our own super soakers. We called a truce and everybody enjoyed a great fireworks display on the water. 
Sail Galveston Bay assisted Frances with the celebration of her daughter's life. It was a beautiful day and sunset on the bay for a memorial service. 
Brett aand Kelly celebrated their one year anniversary by taking a sunset sail on Galveston Bay. The weather man did not cooperate. We sailed under a reefed jib and a cloudy sky. Captain Brett took the helm and piloted Barefoot Babe around the bay.
Jeb surprised Virginia and Tyson with a sail on Galveston Bay. We had some great weather and the wind was just right for a great sail. We put Captain Tyson at the wheel where he got to be a Pirate Captain chasing other boats around the bay. As we were sailing in towards the Boardwalk Jeb got on his knee and asked Virginia to marry him. "She Said Yes". 
Malcolm and Karen returned and brought their British family for a sail out on Galveston Bay. We had some great winds and with Capt. Malcolm behind the wheel we flew across the bay. We put the starboard rail in the water a couple of times. 
We had a fantastic sail with good wind that pushed us around the bay. John was from up North and was enjoying the Texas weather. John took the helm and piloted the boat at speeds of 6+ knots under the jib alone.
Karen surprised Malcolm with a sailing adventure on Galveston Bay. The skies were blue and the sun was bright. But the wind was cool and blowing fast. With the winds at 35kts we sailed under a reefed jib only and with Malcolm at the helm we made over 7kts around the bay.
We had a beautiful day with great winds. Capt Morgan and Capt. Sidney at the helm kept the boat flying across the bay and passing other sailboats. 
Wayne and his wife returned to take a sunset sail on Barefoot Babe. There was a fantastic sunset as Wayne tried to catch it in his hand. " Thanks for making this a romantic sail for my wife and I." Wayne..
Barefoot Babe participated in the 2008 Harvest Moon Regatta offshore from Galveston Island Tx. to Port Aransas, Tx. The distance is aproximately 156 miles. Barefoot Babe took third place this year in Cruising Non-spinaker Division I. It was a great race with speeds reaching over 10 knots during the night. Our starting time was 2:10pm Thursday and we rounded the #6 channel marker at Port Aransas Friday morning at 9:30am. The crew consisted of Capt. Jim, Jim B., Mark Z., and Greg P.
Peter from Canada and friends took a post Ike sail on Galveston Bay. It ws a fantastic day for sailing. We had steady winds at 20knots and a hull speed of 6.5 with Capt. Peter at the helm. 
"Its was a beautiful, peaceful day with wonderful people. A day that filled the needs of each individual person on the ship. We thank you." - Shirley Austin, President.
"Great food, friends, & drinks. We had a blast & you guys are "Rockin Cool" Thanks for making our 15th anniversary memorable." - Micki Sears
We left dock on a beautiful labor day Sunday. The boat traffic by the Boardwalk and in the channel was heavy. There was a very nice breeze and once we were out of the channel we raised the main sail then rolled out the jib for some exciting sailing. We sailed along the coast of Bacliff / San Leon then tacked and sailed across the bay past Red Bluff. For awhile we had the rail in the water. A few pairs of legs were also hanging in the water. Everyone had a great time.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHY.. Steve surprised Kathy with a sail on Galveston Bay. The wind was giving us a cool breeze to keep us confortable and move Barefoot Babe through the water nicely. We headed out across the bay towards Redbluff Pt. and the New Bird Island. Steve was at the helm and after a couple of lessons he held a course lake a true Captain. ;-) Once we entered the ship channel we tacked and sailed to Bacliff/San Leon with Captain Caleb at the wheel. 
Captain Caleb taking his work seriously! I think Capt. Caleb wanted to take the big leather teething ring home with him.
Matt and Natalie
Kate is the Captain now!!!
Jim,
Michelle's family surprised her with a return birthday sail on Galveston Bay. The weather called for 10 to 15 knots of breeze but the best we could find was about 5 knots. so we motored out to Redfish Island where we dropped the anchor. We took a little swim and grilled chicken and burgers for lunch. After lunch we pulled up anchor and found a little wind for a nice sail along the coast of san Leon and Bacliff before getting back to Kemah. 
We headed out the channel with good winds from the SE. Raised the main sail and then rolled out the jib for some fine sailing. We sailed across the bay a few times marking future anchorages. We then sailed to Redfish Island and dropped the hook (anchor) and had a very good lunch. After lunch we pulled the anchor and headed back to the marina.
Stephan picked a beautiful day to go sailing with his family. We had wind that varied from 14 knots to 24 knots. We cruised under full sail with speeds between 5.5 to 7.6 knots. We cruised the bay with Capt. Stefan and Capt. Mike at the wheel. After sailing the bay we dropped anchor in Clear Lake for a swim. Click on Picture for Gallery >>>>>
Hi Jim, I just wanted to say thanks. I had a very relaxing time being the "deck lizard". Next time maybe I'll upgrade my status to crew by helping trim the sails. It was a real pleasure meeting you and Elaine. I enjoyed talking with her about family, health and what she's been through as well as sailing questions. I think she's amazing. I look forward to sailing with you all again in the near future. Charisma
Fantastic fireworks show over the bay and the hundreds of boats at anchor.
We sailed out to the sea with little wind to say good bye to Alicia, a loved family member. Alicia loved the sea. We found a beautiful spot, dropped anchor and gathered at the rear of the boat. We performed a small memorial service with a celebration of life. With a prayer and rose petals we sent Alicia to the sea. 
We say goodbye to Alicia, beloved Mother and friend.
Hi Captain Jim,
We had some wind that blew from 14 knots to 27 knots. We sailed under a beautiful sky and great weather. James took the helm several times while Scott and Bradley took care of the tacts and gybes. We cruised along at an average of 6.5 knots under the jib only. The wind dropped to 7 knots while we motorsailed in the channel past the Boardwalk on a beautiful night.
We had a really nice sail on Galveston Bay. The winds started out light but we still managed to get 4.5 knots. After awhile the wind picked up a bit and we had a great cruise all over Galveston Bay. We called this the non-red wine cruise ;-) Had alot of fun with a great crew. "Jim,You are so cool. We loved the trip. Thanks again for everything, Allison"
We had some wild sailing with winds from 10 knots to 45 knots. We sailed under a reefed jib only and cruised along at 7.5 knots. There were some storms brewing but never got to us.
Royce and Sharon. We had some great sailing and then topped it off with anchoring in the bay and watched some great fireworks.
Nikki thought Thomas was taking her sailing for his birthday. But after some sailing across Galveston Bay and the escort of many Dolphins, Thomas suprised Nikki with a weddind proposal on the bow of Barefoot Babe. With hugs and kisses Nikki said "YES"!!
Dolphin playing along Barefoot Babe while Thomas surprises Nikki.
This was Carl's birthday and Kemah had the fireworks just for him. We had great sail with 18knot winds with a full main & jib making about 7.2 knots across the bay. We anchored out in the bay and watched a great fireworks display. We stayed a little longer in the bay after the display and got back to the dock late. Happy Birthday Carl.
The sail started with the bay smooth as glass and no wind. So we put Capt. Brian behind the wheel and he found some air. We then sailed the bay at a nice speed. Way to go Capt. Brian you are a great helmsman.
Brian surprised Cheryl with a wedding proposal as we sailed by the Boardwalk. All of their friends and family were on the Boardwalk to witness as Cheryl said yes and Brian placed a ring on her finger. A beautiful ending for a great day.
Wind was up and blowing hard on the bay. We scooted around the bay at 7.5 knots most of the day. The seas were a little choppy causing everyone on the front to get a little wet. This was a graduation and birthday celebration. We anchored in Clear Lake had a little to eat and watched the opening fireworks display from the Kemah Boardwalk.
The wind was blowing at 25 knots with 30 knots gusts. The sun was shining and and it was a beautiful day. We sailed along at 6.5 to 7.5 knots most of the day with only the genoa out. "Captain Andrew" enjoyed piloting the boat most of the day. We sailed both Galveston and Trinity Bay. I think Kevin is going to be a new boat owner soon.
Good wind and a great sail at 7 knots around the bay. After some great sailing we dropped the hook at Redfish Island for some lunch. We then took the tender to the island for a little exploring. We then sailed back to Kemah to end a great day. 
We headed out into the Gulf of Mexico with Patricia, Mary, and Frank to fulfill the last wishes of Tom who loved to fish the Gulf and jetties. We anchored in the Gulf and honored Tom's life. We then pulled up anchor and sailed back through the jetties and around all the ships that were anchored. There were lots of Dolphins to escort us back to Galveston Island. We then sailed through Galveston Harbor past the cruise ship, past the Elissa and Ocean Star back to Galveston Yacht Basin to end a beautiful afternoon.
Madelyn, Rose, Margaret and Jody made up a great crew. The day was beautiful and the temperture just right for a sail. We sailed out to Redfish Island and anchored out for a while among the other yachts. After pulling up the anchor we had a good sail back to Kemah with a fantastic sunset. The girls did not want to come back in and tried to talk the Captain into heading to Mexico.
A beautiful day with warm temps, bright sun, and good wind for sailing and sunbathing. After a brisk sail around the bay we dropped anchor at Redfish Island and lunch was served. After lunch we pulled up the anchor and sailed back past the Boardwalk under the bridge and then pulled the sail in. Fun was had by all.
We motored past the Boardwalk and then rolled out the genoa for a reach across the bay to the new marsh island. The wind was just right and made for a good fast sail. We sailed past the North end of the island into Trinity Bay to view some offshore platforms. We then tacked till we reached the South boater cut and back into Galveston Bay. It was a big bright full moon and beautiful night. The kids took the helm and brought us back to port.
Sunset Cocktail Sail with Stella and Friends. We left before sunset and motored by the Boardwalk. We all waived to the people walking and sitting at the resturant. We then raised the sails in some high wind and waves. It wasn't long before the seas calmed and the wind gave us a nice fast sail around the bay. The wine was chilled and served for a beautiful Bay Sunset. 
Christie & Family Sunset/Full Moon Sail. This was another fantastic sail with a beautiful sunset and bright orange moon over Galveston Bay. Good Morning Captain Jim: Today, I was reminiscing about our wonderful family Charter upon the "Barefoot Babe". Thank you again for sharing your beautiful yacht, wealth of sailing knowledge and answering all of our nautical questions. Not only did we enjoyed the Sunset and Full Moon Cruise, we learned about ~ The naming of the "Barefoot Babe" ~ Some of your sea worthy Sailing Experiences ~ Rights of Way for Sailing Vessels ~ Boat Parts and Sails Points of Sailing ~ The Wind. We highly recommend your Charter Services and thank you again for running a tightship. Sincerely, Craig, Cyndie, Christie, Matt, Casey & Meagan"Wanna Be Sailors" 
J.C. & Carol Overnight Sail with a full moon shining on the bay. After a nice night sail under a gorgeous moon we anchored at the A-Frame anchorage off the coast of San Leon. There were three other sailboats there. The next day we pulled up anchor and had a nice sail back to Kemah. Light winds, smooth bay and a beautiful day.
Sunset Sail Taylor and Jessica Taylor surprised Jessica at sunset with a proposal. Jessica did say yes!! " Captain Jim we want to thank you for helping with this surprise. The boat is fantastic and I had a beautiful sunset backdrop for my marriage proposal to Jessica. Thanks again for everything."
Sunset Sail "We want to thank you for a fantastic time. We really enjoyed ourselfs and love the Barefoot Babe. Thanks for letting us drive the boat, we had so much fun."
July 4th Fireworks Sail Galveston Bay 
Day Sail Wayne & Tara "You made this sail fantastic. Thank you for sharing your yacht and making this a really fun adventure for both Tara and I. We plan on sailing with you as much as we can. Thanks again Captain Jim and Elaine."
Sunset Sail Deanna & Kevin 
Sunset Sail Kevin, Erin, Mark, Lorena 
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Sunset / Full Moon Sail 
Sunset Sail "This was so more than we expected. We had a fantastic time and plan to do it again. Thanks so much" 
" We want to thank you for making this sail a memorable moment for us." Doug proposed to Angela with a beautiful Galveston Bay Sunset as the back drop. We wish you many happy memories to come.