Providing greater access to the Chesapeake Bay for all people
Coming Soon
Imagine traveling the waters of the Chesapeake Bay on a beautiful, restored 1955 Deadrise. Less than 10% of Chesapeake regional residents actually own a boat and get to truly experience what the bay has to offer.
Go beyond the dock. Experience the bay.
Discover what less than 10% of people already know to be true. Sunsets, sightseeing tours, or a journey of your choice awaits aboard Sweet Tilly.
Something extraordinary is taking shape beneath the surface of the Bay. We are preparing to launch a platform unlike anything the maritime community has seen.
What Awaits
Aboard Sweet Tilly
Less than 10% of Chesapeake regional residents ever truly experience what the Bay has to offer. We are changing that — one voyage at a time.
Sunset Cruises
Our sunset cruise departs Knapp's Narrows two hours before sunset. Board your party with everything you need to make the experience your own.
Weather dependent, choose between an open bay sunset or a Choptank River sunset setting over Tilghman Island. This two-to-two-and-a-half-hour voyage pauses at the horizon, then returns to dock.
Departs: Knapp's Narrows, Tilghman Island
Sightseeing Tours
Four possible destinations surround Tilghman Island, each with its own story and scenery.
Choose Sharps Island Lighthouse, the Poplar Island tour, the Choptank back creek tour, or circumnavigate Tilghman Island itself. Every course reveals a different face of the Bay.
Departs: Knapp's Narrows, Tilghman Island
Choose Your Own Adventure
After boarding at Knapp's Narrows, you and your party review nautical charts of the area and receive personalized recommendations based on your interests.
Wildlife watching, a private proposal, a family milestone — we help you build the itinerary that matches your goals. Sweet Tilly takes you there.
Departs: Knapp's Narrows, Tilghman Island
History & Preservation
Sweet Tilly is a beautifully restored 1955 Chesapeake Bay Deadrise — a living artifact of the region's waterman heritage.
We offer lectures, guided history tours, and hands-on preservation experiences that captivate both lifelong enthusiasts and first-time visitors. The story of these waters deserves to be told.
A Technology Stack Unlike Any Other
We are among the most technologically advanced maritime foundations in the region — and we are thrilled to share what we have built.
The full scope of our platform launches March 16th. Let's just say it changes how people connect with, learn about, and access the Chesapeake Bay — permanently.
Foundation Programs
Stewardship initiatives, educational grants, and community partnerships — empowering everyone who calls the Bay home.
From youth education to conservation efforts, our programs are built on the belief that the Bay belongs to all of us.