b'NEW MEMBER PROFILEnext year, we were really doing greatBaltimore, and Hampton and possibly and then we couldnt get out of theadding another boat at the current channel.because the channel neededport. Eventually, he hopes that he can to be dredged.offer excursions across the water to St. Still, Pope is still optimistic aboutMichaels. Despite these unprecedent-the future. Currently, his operation ised times, Pope looks forward to a time limited to a single vessel. In comingwhen Chesapeake Windsail Cruises years, Pope hopes to change that bycan resume its operation and continue expanding into other ports, such asworking to bring luxury sailing experi-Annapolis, National Harbor, andences to its customers. nwww.rigidized.com/marine.phpmarine@rigidized.comThe sailing yacht can carry up to six passengers per cruise. Photo: Chesapeake Windsail Cruises. We want our customers and our crew to know that we are looking out for their safety and the safety of everyone else, he told me.Unfortunately, that safety has been threatened by unforeseen factors with the global pandemic of COVID-19. Faced by this serious obstacle, Chesapeake Windsail Cruises, like op-erations throughout the nation and beyond, has been unable to operate normally. It has basically shut usproviding durability and beauty to NYCs newest ferriesdown[on] March 5th it was like we hit a brick wall, said Pope. Although he hopes to resume operations, his concern is that we want to make sureFull Service that it is a safe experience for them. If aVessel Designcrew member, passenger, or customer goes out and gets sick, we would likeLayoutsto see, in the worst case scenario, someStructurekind of treatment. Therefore, PopeSINCE 1959, LP&A has built its reputation on designing unique vessels said, the companys reopening willwhich meet our clients diverse requirements. In addition to casinoOutfittingbe determined by how fast a scien- vessels, we also design a wide variety of vessels including dinner andMechanical systemstific and medical treatment is foundovernight excursion vessels, auto/passenger ferries, research vessels,HVAC systemsand how the cases of the disease incontainer ships, tugboats, private motor yachts and specialty projects.Maryland look. We are still trying toWe enjoy an excellent reputation not only with shipyards, owners and Electrical systemsevaluate if we can do an opening in JulyFeasibility studiesor August, he said. If the news doesoperators, but also with the U.S. Coast Guard, the American Bureau of not look promising, Pope said, we areShipping, and Bureau Veritas. Stability analysisgoing to look forward to start bookingSpecificationsfor 2021.Phone: (904) 221-7447Fax: (904) 221-1363Concept designsThis is not the first time that2300 Marsh Point Rd. Suite 303 Chesapeake Windsail Cruises has facedNeptune Beach, FL 32266Vessel inspectionschallenges: Our first year in 2018, itShipyard andwas going to be a good year but thenmatt@laypitman.comwww.laypitman.com regulatory liaisonwe got rain every other day. The JULY 2020FOGHORN 39'