Frayed Knot Sailing Charters

Specialties

We are a family run business offering private sail charters or lessons for all levels of experience and ages. Our charters take place in a beautiful picturesque harbor located on the historic North Shore. It can be a hands-​on experience or just sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery. It will truly be an experience you won’t forget!

«How does it get any better than this?! It is just so peaceful and pretty on the water — True Paradise!!»

–Joanne & Carl

We Offer:

* Sailboat Charters (Overnight).

​* Sailing Lessons (Group or Private).

* Day Sails.

* Private Parties, Birthdays, Anniversaries.

​* Reunions.

* Corporate and Client Events.

All sails are BYOB and bring your favorite foods.

​Light snacks and water will be provided.

Gift Certificates are available in any denomination and make wonderful gifts for the first time sailors as well as the seasoned veterans.

All sailing charters and excursions are made with the passengers dream in mind. It doesn’t matter the level of experience whether beginner or expert, our goal is to make the day enjoyable and most important, memorable.

Weekday Sail Rates include Monday through Thursday.

Weekend Sail Rates include Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays. Add 20% to any holiday sails.

20% of fee due at the time of booking to hold your reservation. Rest of Balance due day of sail.

Payments can be made electronically through PayPal, with a Credit Card, by Check or Cash is always acceptable.

History

Established in 2014.

About The Boat:

The Frayed Knot was built in 2007 in Marion, South Carolina. The Beneteau 46 is a 46 ft. fiberglass sloop and has received accolades such as SAIL Magazine’s «Best Boats Editor’s Choice, «CSI Award for «Excellence in Customer Satisfaction, «and Cruising World’s «Boat Of The Year Award. «

The Frayed Knot is fully equipped with all necessary Coast Guard approved safety equipment. She is truly an elegant vessel and a joy to sail.

Meet the Business Owner

Claude B.

Business Owner

Captain Claude Beaudet has been sailing for over 35 years. From the very first time aboard a sailboat, he was hooked. Living on the coast fuels his passion for the ocean and sailing.

​Captain Claude has a 100 Ton Master License issued by the United States Coast Guard. Additionally, he is the Assistant Harbormaster in Manchester and has taught sailing, seamanship, delivered boats and sailed the water from the coast of Nova Scotia and Maine down to the Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, and Bermuda. He is also a retired school teacher, and wishes to share his knowledge and experience of the sea with everyone.

His wife and First Mate, Judy Beaudet, has also had a passion for the sea and sailing for over 35 years. She has sailed deliveries and has been an outstanding first mate for countless trips and charters. Judy is also a retired school teacher and loves to have fun!

We find great pleasure in teaching others the ways of boating and sharing that knowledge with anyone who is interested.