Hello Shipmates,
What a month of sailing we've had! The winds have been wonderful. It was so breezy Monday that we dropped anchor just outside the cove, put in a reef, and raised the main and fore right there. Shary snapped this photo from the wharf just as the anchor cleared the water.
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photo by Shary Fellows, Schooner Heritage
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We sailed over 42 miles on Monday alone as we made our annual trip to Windjammer Days in Boothbay Harbor.
Tuesday evening we enjoyed a delicious clambake put on by the Moore family on Cabbage Island in East Boothbay,
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photo courtesy of the Friends of Windjammer Days
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and Wednesday sailed into Boothbay Harbor, one of Maine's many lovely coastal towns.
With sunset around 8:30 we've had plenty of time to sail and enjoy our anchorages each day.
As we head into July we're looking forward to the Great Schooner Race next week followed by a couple of 3-day trips on July 10th and 14th. There are still a few cabins available, if you've been thinking about getting out on the water. It's not too late. For those who haven't sailed before, these shorter trips are perfect for getting a taste of what windjamming is all about.
If your July calendar is already packed with other plans, August has lots of 3- and 4-day trips to choose from, whether for a weekend getaway, or as part of a week-long vacation. It's a chance to relax and enjoy the beauty of our coast, to have a clear view of the lighthouses that have guided mariners for generations, and set aside the hustle and bustle of everyday life for just a little while. Pure relaxation.
We're often asked whether we have lobsters on every trip. The answer is an emphatic yes! Regardless of whether you are on a 3-, 4- or 6-day trip, we'll have lobsters. Have one, two, or as many as you want!
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photo courtesy of Dick Loehr
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From the Galley
A recipe for a smile on your face
the Chocolate Course
After lunch each day Captain Linda appears holding a plate of fine chocolates to top off a delicious noontime meal.
A cordial, a dark chocolate caramel sprinkled with sea salt, a chocolate covered cashew or perhaps a nonpareil, just enough to satisfy the palette.
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Hope we'll be seeing you aboard sometime this season.
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photo courtesy of Robert C. Angell
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