additions & improvements the coming season |
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Getting the schooner in Ship Shape |
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What is "ship shape?" It referred to how a sailor should keep his quarters. "Ship Shape" meant keeping things neat and tidy. There was limited space on cargo ships. "Ship Shape" referred to keeping things stored and stowed for easy throughway, quick retrieval and security against deep sea pitch and yaw. |
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Where we sail, pitching seas are not a worry, but neat and tidy, clean and bright, is the way we like things. It's tradition. It is our standard. |
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Yes, THAT Marc. The Marc of TV and movies. Marc Evan Jackson. You saw him on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place, Parks and Rec. Or. You saw him in Kong: Skull Island and Transformers and Jumanji. We know him as a fellow sailor. That's him on the right, in the 90s, sailing as Mate on schooner Mercantile, out of nearby Camden! Now, you can see him on GRACE BAILEY! He is one of the owners and will be aboard hosting some trips this season. |
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Zoom with Captain Sam and Marc! |
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The last one was really fun! So - we're going to do it again! Tuesday, May 9 @ 7:30pm (EDT) Stories, questions, laughs - it's a neat way to get together. Join us! |
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Sail with Everybody: Eggomoggin Reach Regatta |
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Our schooner is a fine and fit wooden ship to be aboard. People will stare. There will be lots of waving. Now imagine being in among a gracefully gliding group of over a hundred wooden sailboats! That's the Eggomoggin Reach Regatta. And we're going. August 4 - 9 will feature our participation in this regatta that started in 1985 with only thirteen vessels. Check your calendar and read more about it here. |
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Every cabin has gotten a full makeover. Brightened interior New mattresses New sink basins USB charging ports Reading lights Power for CPAP machines
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After a full day of sailing, cocktail hour charcuterie boards, a freshly made dinner and dessert - and, on specified trips, a dusk musical performance - retreating to the cozy oasis of your cabin will be wonderful. |
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An eye on tradition, a pledge to quality |
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We have recaulked and refinished the entire deck of the ship. All the work was done to our high standard with traditional tools and materials. Just look at the difference. The decks are now bright and beautiful. Maine is one of the few places in the world where traditional shipwrights ply their trade today, just as they did a hundred years ago. |
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Such skilled artisans are happy to work on a ship of our vintage. GRACE BAILEY was built in 1882. We are just as happy to have them work on her. Maritime traditions are active and vital here in Maine. Our trips are ripe with authentic charm and memorable experiences. |
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Maine is beautiful. And delicious! |
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Another memorable and authentic part of our trips is the cuisine. We source locally. We cook fresh daily. We spoil constantly. We are happy to announce that Chef Katey returns to us this year! |
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"I love cooking, and I consider it a gift to be able to bring people together everyday around the table."
Chef Katey grew up in the Pacific Northwest. She creates dishes with influences from the west coast, in between and far across the seas.
Come join the chorus of "Ooos," "Aaahs," and "Mmms" with Chef Katey. |
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Some trips even have live music! |
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On specified trips, we have musicians play after dinner. Relax with wine and friends, in the sunset's afterglow. Enjoy wonderful acoustic music as we rest at anchor in a scenic cove. In June we have Tim Grimm aboard. In August, we have Larksgrove and Louisa Stancioff. In September, we have Mike and Amy Aiken with us, and the Chivalrous Crickets. We will likely add more to the calendar. |
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