Saturday, March 31, 2007
From the Schooners...
More live chicken talk from the Riggin family...
http://www.mainesailsblog.com/blog/2007/03/a_passenger_on_.html
Return of Captain King..
http://www.mainewindjammerblog.com/2007/03/welcome-home.html
Camden Harbor Web Cam
Take a look at Camden Harbor, home of half the Maine fleet. I admit it is not as exciting this time of year.
Maine Windjammer History: Nathaniel Bowditch
Brief backround of this elegant vessel...
http://www.windjammervacation.com/history.html
Friday, March 30, 2007
Thursday, March 29, 2007
June Specialty Cruises: Timberwind
Schooner Timberwind has a Healing and Meditation Cruise on June 15 for 3 days.
Info at http://www.schoonertimberwind.com/events.html#healing
From the Schooners...
Recipes for early spring...
http://www.mainesailsblog.com/blog/2007/03/bean_stew.html
http://www.mainesailsblog.com/blog/2007/03/timberwind_corn.html
A Maine Sunset...
http://schoonerevans.blogspot.com/2007/02/windjammer-sunset.html
Simple gifts...
http://www.mainewindjammerblog.com/2007/03/simple-gifts-of-maine.html
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
From the Schooners...
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Maine Windjammer History: Timberwind
A text and photo history of the former "Portland Pilot"
Timberwind History
From the Schooners...
Marine Survey from Hell....
http://www.mainesailsblog.com/blog/2007/03/marine_survey.html
Liquid Gold tastier than Texas Tea.....
http://www.mainewindjammerblog.com/2007/03/harvesting-liquid-gold.html
Monday, March 26, 2007
June Windjamming Weather
Temperature:
June begins with highs in the upper 50's to 60 degrees and ends with highs in the upper 60's to 70 degrees. Low temperatures are very cool early in the month. The first week can see lows in the mid 40's. By the last week, lows rise to the upper 50's. These chillier temps are actually quite pleasant and make hanging out by the wood stove a pleasure in the evening.
Precipitation:
June can see some rain. A few quick but strong fronts passed while I was sailing in early June of last year. Fog is also common, especially in the morning and overnight. Visibility is not as good as later in the summer. However, these conditions make for fabulous atmosphere. You do not soon forget the impact on your senses of this classic northern coastal backround.
Wind conditions are a big feature of June. Other than September, June has the best winds for sailing
A final major highlight of June is the long days. Sunsets last well into the evening giving great photo ops and evening relaxation without interfering with dinner.
June Specialty Cruises: American Eagle
Long range two week cruise to Mystic, Ct. : (from Eagle Web Site)
"SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL CRUISE TO MYSTIC SEAPORT Two weeks of cruising to southern New England, a weekend as part of the festival at museum and a good sail home! New ports, old friends.
Board Sunday, June 3, after 6 pm.
Return Saturday, June 16, by 11 am."
From the Schooners...
Outfitting approaches for J & E Riggin...
http://www.mainesailsblog.com/blog/2007/03/crew_arrives_so.html
Photo of Painted Blocks from Mary Day...
Sunday, March 25, 2007
June Specialty Sailings: Angelique
Maine Windjammer Angelique has no fewer than three "Naturalist cruises" in June. A wildlife expert sails with the guests to point out the natural flora and fauna of the Maine coast. Here are the dates:
Week of June 5, 4 days
Week of June 18, 6 days
Week of June 25, 6 days
