The Tradition Continues
It should be no secret that the vessels of the Maine Windjammer Association are steeped in history and tradition. The captains take great pride in sharing these traditions with guests and passing this knowledge onto their crew, as it was once passed on to them. Most captains spent years working their way up “through the
BOTTOMS UP!
Step aboard a Maine windjammer before a cruise and you’ll see that all is ship-shape. The paint and varnish gleam, the sails are neatly furled, and the cabin linens are crisp and tidy. What you won’t be able to see though is all the work that’s also been done on the hull of the boat
Behind the Scenes with the Maine Windjammer Association Captains
Every spring around April 1st the crew members of the Maine Windjammer Association vessels arrive, eager not only to sail but also to help ready the boats for a season of sailing. The docks start buzzing with the sound of orbital sanders and shop vacs. There’s a camaraderie among the crew and captains that brings
Windjammer cruises in 2021: Smaller cruising offers a safe unplugged vacation at sea
Many feel that travel will take a long time to return to “normal” or at least pre-pandemic levels. What’s rocked the world of travel more than health concerns is the loss of a sense of security, say many travelers. Enter the Maine Windjammer Association, the largest fleet of historic working windjammers in America. Many refer to historic windjammers as the “un-cruise”, offering bespoke small boat experiences, minus itineraries, ports of call, and massive buffets yet filled with exploring at sea, wind-driven days, star-lit nights and entertainment compliments of Mother Nature.
Want a healthy boost? Book your Maine Windjammer Assoc trip a year ahead
In a story that appeared recently in the New York Times, journalist Elaine Glusac examines the trend toward booking trips a year in advance or even two years out; a movement triggered by the pandemic. After travel was curtailed by the need to stay home and quarantine, more and more people are now itching to
Maine Windjammer Association Cancels Gam, Great Schooner Race and Parade of Sail
As the Coronavirus pandemic persists, no corner of our lives has been spared. Travelers put their vacation dreams on hold, and while windjammer captains move full steam ahead on fit-out season, the question remains on when they can sail this summer. A shelter in place order remains in place leaving everyone to wonder when Maine will once again become Vacationland.
Maine Windjammer Association offers themed cruises throughout 2019
A cruise on board any of the 8 Maine Windjammer Association (MWA) vessels is always a treat, whether themed, paired with one of the MWA summer events or scenic and seasonal. Each of the members of the Maine Windjammer Association offers a different schedule of three to ten day cruises, always featuring fabulous coastal scenery,
How much lobster in a season? And other fun fleet facts from the Maine Windjammer Association
Once a year, the Maine Windjammer Association collectively totals up a myriad of fun facts and figures for the season. When we look back collectively on miles sailed, guests hosted and lobsters consumed, it’s pretty amazing to learn what kind of an impact the Maine Windjammer Association has not only on the economy but on
So you want to be a maritime photographer?
We at the Maine Windjammer Association hear the same sentiment over and over again. “There are so many beautiful places to photograph on your cruises, I wish I knew more about how to use my camera to capture the scenes on board”. For this reason, many of the captains in the Maine Windjammer Association fleet
