Sail away on a Maine Windjammer vacation
Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012
by The Old Gray Mare
www.DressYourHorse.com
Have you ever wanted to take a vacation that is different, enjoyable, infused with excitement and adventure, close to nature and oozing in history? Let wind and water and the tide influence your sailing adventure as you head into the sun on a windjammer cruise.
Sail away to small fishing villages or islands off the coast or bustling communities on the seashores of Maine. Drop anchor to catch fish, scoop up lobsters traps, enjoying the day’s catch later for dinner. Breathe in the ocean air and relax in nature’s magnificent open sea.
On a Windjammer, guests lose all sense of time, that is measured from meal to meal. Highlighting each cruise is lobstering, and the fresh seafood and chowders smells emanating from the galley bring enticing food aromas to call guests to meals. Everyone participates in raising and lowering the many sails. Appetites are always hardy.
Binoculars and cameras are must-haves on a windjammer vacation. Not only is the jammer itself a sailor’s masterpiece, but guests can see whales, seals and even other windjammers. People relax on the deck while some read or chat with new friends.
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During the day, windjammers sail and return to the harbor at night. Passengers are able to go ashore to sightsee, hike, or enjoy available activities or locations.
Viewing the setting sun from a windjammer’s deck is pretty spectacular. Seeing the stars on a clear ocean evening becomes magical. Everyone on board including captain and crew will trade stories, sing and share seafaring songs well into the night.
During 2011, the Maine windjammer fleet celebrated its historic 75th anniversary by hosting many festivals including races and rendezvous.
A windjammer cruise is definitely adventuresome and covers Maine off-shore places, islands, remote fishing villages and lighthouses.
Sail away into the sunset ruled by sun and wind, enjoying the sounds and smells of a windjammer and the salty sea air.
The Old Gray Mare writes for www.DressYourHorse.com and her Blog sites.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)What a brilliant way to spend a holiday, Heidi. I'm adding it to my list of must-do things. I absolutely love those old ships, they're so full of mystique for me.I think it is too. My girlfriend actually did it - she was gutsy enough to do it all by herself. She has so many stories and pictures of her week. She plans on doing it again if she can get back (she's now in Florida). It does sound like an exceptional way to vacation for a change. Thanks much for reading and commenting.
Sounds like a great holiday..but it would have to be warm weather for me.Thanks Elle. It would for me too. It would be an adventure regardless. Definitely not the typical cruise.
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