Frommers | Wind Energy in Maine

Actually, this is not a line. Unlike all the other reviews in this guide, the guide discusses a series of ships run by owners – classic caravans, dating back to 1871 in some cases – all sailing-powered summer trips on the gorgeous Central Mexico coast. This is the most natural tour you have ever made. Sailing to: Zhongmi Sea coast.

*As Maine caravans are operated by all owners, the procedures vary greatly. These ratings should serve as a general indication of the quality of the armed scope only. The ratings of “activity” and “entertainment” should be read in the spirit of these tours, which are completely outdoor-oriented and have few organized events. You traditionally call “service”. If you want a drink, you can bring it with you, and there is no cabin service unless there are a lot of wrong questions. Meals are usually prepared by the same person who trims the sail. None of these boats have real children’s plans.

Let’s do a poll: How many of you are bothering, PDA, 21st century type dream, dreaming of quietly offline, back to some kind of ideal summer memory – Are you on a sailboat on the open-air water, comfortable berths, comfortable berths and kerosene lamps at night, stars in the sky, and all the quiet around you? On the old caravan fleet in Maine, that’s exactly what you get, most of it’s a 3-6 night cruise that costs from $400 to $1,100. These vessels have no engines on most ships, very little power, and only the most basic accommodation, reminding passengers that there is no need to be all rushing and multi-tasking for a few days. The days are filled with sailing, walking around the quaint Maine towns, and the night is pure tranquility.

Maine’s wind energy attracts passengers in their 30s and 90s, and everything in between. Many are people who have specific caravans every year, often coordinating with friends they met on their previous trips. Some are sailors themselves, and they like to help or turn the steering wheel. Most people know the type of experience they signed, but for its rusticity, first place is usually not well prepared. Bob Tassi, the owner/captain of the caravan wood, Tell us: “Initially, many passengers will feel shocked, especially if they are not sailors and don’t understand what the boat is… But suddenly, by Wednesday, they almost changed… few people are unhappy.”

It all started in the 1930s, when steamers replaced caravans and other sailing ships that had been the backbone of commerce and transportation for centuries. In Maine, which was formerly one of the country’s top shipbuilding areas, the ships that escaped the scrap yard had only danger, but only escaped despair and failure. However, in 1936, Maine artist Frank Swift began offering entertainment cruises on one of the old ships, and they were confident that people were happy to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life with days of relaxation and simple fun. Swift later recalled his first trip: “We only had three female passengers from Boston. I believe we didn’t have any passengers to take off next time.” But Swift did not give up, and soon his trip met the demands that over the next 30 years he not only grew up the fleet, but also attracted other captains to the business. By 1977, there were many caravans along the coast of Maine, and several decisions had been made to bring together their advertising and marketing dollars and form Maine Winmer Association (Telephone. 800/807-WIND [807-9463]; www.sailmainecoast.com). Today, the association includes 12 member ships, all of which are included in this review. You can request information from all membership vessels of the association and obtain basic information through their website, but booking must be made directly with the captain of each caravan. Other caravans discussed here will operate independently.

All the meals on the caravan are prepared on the wood plants in the country kitchen and picnic-style meals on the deck. In bad weather, all passengers will pack their meals into the kitchen. Expect tradition New England Staple Food Such as fresh seafood, chowder, grilled, Irish soda bread and homemade ice cream. The chef can accommodate Vegetarian There are others Special diet, However, be sure to mention your needs when booking. Dinner is delivered shortly after the evening, and it is likely that other caravans will be anchored not far away. You will hear their passengers on the water, singing folk songs or paying homage to the explosion in your little brass signal cannon. Some passengers or crew may even be brave enough to be brave and then swim.

All ships are Byob, If you have beer to keep refrigerated, a cooler and ice are provided. During the day, the kitchen usually has snacks. After each cruise, most boat debark passengers go to a quiet rocky beach for traditional Lobster baking, Sometimes with champagne.

Don’t expect too much. The crew members on these ships are real Crew – The man dragging the sail and wiping the deck. In their spare time, they wash dishes, clean shared bathrooms, and tinker with things that need to be repaired. The first partner may also be the chef (usually the captain’s spouse). In most cases, you are alone.

In total contrary to the typical cruising experience, Maine snow alone sails in the daytime, anchoring in the protected bay every night. At night or in the morning, they often run a small boat to the shore, allowing passengers to explore the small boat Fishing town and Uninhabited island. You can also see the attractions at your boarding port, as all caravans encourage guests to arrive the day before the voyage and stay overnight at the marina.

Most guests participate in sailing jobs: drag the sail, lift the center plate or manually anchor the anchor from the bay floor (the latter is not sissy). Otherwise, the days on board are completely unstructured, allowing guests to talk to the captain for free, turn, climb up the rigging for a view of the watchman, or just read or stare on the water, looking for seals, finfins, puffins and occasional whales. A simple intimacy develops rapidly, and since the Mid-Mayne Coast is a paradise, passengers can expect to encounter many other caravans, Sloops and other sailboats. Often, in an impromptu game, two or more ships will take over each other.

There is nothing to say, although many schooner captains and crew are musicians who may break the instrument at night. Playing guests are encouraged to bring acoustic instruments.

Many Maine wind energy agencies have restrictions on young children who sail on boats. Others accept children under the age of 5, but there is no formal plan to entertain them. On our recent trip, a Texas couple boarded with their 6-year-old daughter who played with the captain’s young son during the week. The caravan becomes a world of exploration, with the opportunity to use most kids to attribute TV and video games to imagination this week.