Welcome aboard Nauti Cat!
Nauti Cat is a 2017 Nautitech 46 Open sailing catamaran with an elegant and inviting living space. The “Open” concept merges living room and cockpit to gain space, offering all the necessary amenities needed to make your time on board comfortable, relaxed and enjoyable.
Nauti Cat’s home port is the historic and charming town of Urbanna, VA on the Rappahannock River, only a few miles upriver from the Chesapeake Bay. Our dock is privately owned with ample parking, and we are within a short walk to restaurants, shops, and accommodations.
“We had a beautiful cruise with Captain Bland and First Mate Michelle. The Nauti Cat is super luxurious. Captain Bland knows the history, the area and the people around the Rappahannock River. You could not ask for more accommodating and fun hosts! Don’t think twice, book now! Highly recommended!!!”
Debbie & Mike C.
Charlottesville, VA
Steve Bland - Captain
Steve is a USCG licensed Master Captain with a Sailing Endorsement and also holds teaching credentials from the American Sailing Association (ASA) for keelboats and catamarans. He has been passionate about sailing since first learning on the Mobjack Bay over 50 years ago!A lifelong Virginian, Steve was raised in Gloucester County and graduated from Randolph-Macon College with a Bachelor of Arts in Business & Economics.
In addition to Sail Nauti Cat charter business, Steve has worked in the real estate industry for 25 years. He is currently a Branch Partner with Alcova Mortgage LLC and owner of Blue Heron Title Company, both located in Gloucester.
In his spare time, Steve enjoys golfing, live music events, cooking, gardening, spending time with family, and traveling with Michelle to warmer destinations!
Michelle Orsi - Stewardess
Michelle was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. After earning a degree in International Relations and French at East Carolina University, Michelle spent the next 30 years in Southern California working in the film and television industry in marketing and public relations. In 2002, she launched her own agency, Three.Sixty Marketing & Communications, and has since been working with clients all over the world. Michelle relocated back to Virginia in 2021 to be closer to family and to enjoy the waterways of Eastern Virginia.
Michelle is an avid traveler for both work and pleasure, having visited 26 countries around the world and counting! On the weekends, Michelle can be found with Steve cruising the Rappahannock River or enjoying a local music event!
Steve and Michelle, who reside in Urbanna with their rescue cat Salem (our Nauti Cat 😊), are members of Save the Bay, an organization devoted to the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay.
