The staging always seems to take forever to errect when the list of must do's are pressing against a good weather window, but it's up and one of the best platforms we've had. And after reefing out seams that need replacing, the caulking begins. The focus is aft where over time the new six [...]
Herbed Feta CheeseRecipe By: Annie MahleExcerpt from Otherwise it gets to be pretty costly. When you are thinking of your garden this spring – whether it be flower, vegetable, or herb – keep this recipe in mind and make sure to these. You'll thank me when you are adding your herbed feta cheese to the [...]
The goal is to launch the Stephen Taber and haul the Riggin, all on the same tide. Even shallow draft vessels like the Riggin and the Taber need to be hauled at high tide to allow enough water underneath them. As we arrived at the shipyard, Capt. Noah Barnes and crew were putting their last minute touches on the Taber. [...]
Fourth on our list of 50 free things to do in Mid-Coast Maine: Free admission: For one to the Penobscot Marine Museum for those staying in a Searsport accommodation. Even if you are not staying in Searsport the Penobscot Marine Museum is a fantastic museum to visit. Did you know it’s Maine's Oldest Maritime Museum? [...]
The PBS program American Experience will air a five-part mini-series starting this Monday, April 13th called We Shall Remain: America Through Native Eyes. In March of last year Captain Jon Finger, Schooner J&E Riggin, Capt. Owen Dorr, Schooner Nathaniel Bowditch, Capt Noah Barnes, Schooner Stephen Taber, Capt Garth Wells, Schooner Lewis R. French, and Paul [...]
Every spring the Schooner J&E Riggin hosts an annual Work & Learn Week. This will be our 5th year and we couldn’t be more excited. This year the Association for Maritime Preservation (website coming very soon) will be sponsoring the event and providing the “learning” part of the experience! Last year over 240 hrs were [...]
Third on our list of 50 free things to do in Mid-Coast Maine: Watch sweets be made at the Daffy Taffy & Fudge Factory in Boothbay, including the antique Kiss Wrapping Machine. Enjoy the Harbor's only candy-maker cook pull, flavor, design and wrap Maine's nicest-eating Saltwater Taffy. The fudge factory makes Downeast fudge daily that is shipped all over [...]
Dana’s Maple-Dill DressingExcerpted from At Home, At Sea: Recipes from the Maine Windjammer J&E Riggin By: Annie Mahle 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/2 cup maple syrup1 bunch fresh dill or 1½ tablespoons dry dill4-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce1 cup toasted almonds, hazelnuts, or pine nuts4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind1 1/3 [...]
A small town in America by Budget Travel. With only a few days left we are still in the running – currently in the #2 spot. Budget Travel will close voting on April 3rd (this Friday) so please take a moment and cast a vote for our small town! Budget Travel will make its [...]
