The Skipjack Nathan, owned by the Dorchester Skipjack Committee, is an educational non-profit that offers on the water educational opportunities aboard their historic skipjack, Nathan of Dorchester. Participants will sail on this historic vessel, enjoying views of the Choptank and learning about water quality and oyster restoration. While aboard the Nathan, participants will observe 100-year-old oyster dredging techniques.
After sailing, participants will gather in Long Wharf Park to enjoy shucked oysters from Madhouse Oysters and learn more about ShoreRivers’ oyster restoration work and ways to get involved.
Thanks go to our expedition sponsor & partners
Expedition Registration & Cancelation Policy
ShoreRivers Expeditions are made possible this year through generous support from the National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways Program and the Chesapeake Bay Trust, allowing us to offer these experiences free of charge to our community. As part of this shared investment in accessible, hands-on environmental education, we ask participants to register with intention and a commitment to attend.
Each expedition has limited capacity to ensure a meaningful experience. When spots go unused due to last-minute cancelations or no-shows, it impacts our staff, partners, and fellow community members who may have been eager to participate.