Pat Durkin

Pat Durkin has been a journalist for 25 years since she started as an eager reporter for the Alexandria Gazette, which covers a historic city that takes its seaport past very seriously. An early assignment called for Pat to crew aboard a tall ship down the Potomac River and across the Chesapeake Bay. After four glorious days, she was hooked on sailing for life. She and her husband have restored a 34-foot vintage Tartan sailboat and spend any time they can aboard, exploring the Chesapeake Bay....See more

Pat Durkin has been a journalist for 25 years since she started as an eager reporter for the Alexandria Gazette, which covers a historic city that takes its seaport past very seriously. An early assignment called for Pat to crew aboard a tall ship down the Potomac River and across the Chesapeake Bay. After four glorious days, she was hooked on sailing for life. She and her husband have restored a 34-foot vintage Tartan sailboat and spend any time they can aboard, exploring the Chesapeake Bay. When not aboard their beloved boat, they live in Washington, D.C. where they own and run the Chester A. Arthur House Bed and Breakfast. See less