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Author Archives: J&E Riggin
Maine Fairs & Festivals
June 13, 2011 – 10:45 am
It’s June and that means the start of festival season. Here in Maine there are dozens of festivals and fairs scheduled throughout the summer & fall. If you’re here in Maine to sail or just for a visit be sure to include these on your Maine travel itinerary. June Lupine Festival, June 17-19, Deer Isle/Stonington [...]
Casting Off & Your Crew
May 27, 2011 – 3:38 am
Spring is one of the busiest times of year on the boat and in the barn. This year it’s wonderful to have familiar faces returning. Toni (Hoot), Scott (Scoot) and Alan (Mouse) arrived early this spring to get a jump start on outfitting. As usual spring is a flurry of activity and with the winter [...]
A Mindful Vacation = A Maine Windjammer Cruise
May 26, 2011 – 5:12 pm
“Vacations are good for your health.” The other day we stumbled upon a great article about taking a mindful vacation to recharge and clear your head. We all get into the routine of day to day life whether a stay-at-home mom, full time worker bee, busy executive or retired and living it up. Every now and [...]
It’s Grilling Season!
May 23, 2011 – 11:45 am
It’s May and the smell of grilling throughout a neighborhood during the dinner hour is a smell that lets me know that we’ve firmly arrived in summer. Grilling is easy and healthy and we Americans just love it. There are a few simple techniques that can make your grilling almost foolproof. I have also included [...]
Maine Windjammer J&E Riggin Launches New Website
May 19, 2011 – 3:10 pm
Please forgive us in advance be we are taking a little trip back in time and going a little techno here for this post. When Captains Jon & Annie took over stewardship of the Schooner J&E Riggin in winter of 1997/1998, as part of the package of boat and business, they inherited a one page [...]
Winter Cover Comes Off
May 12, 2011 – 1:58 pm
Yesterday’s strong winds didn’t stop the crew from taking the Riggin‘s winter cover and framing off. It was time. Typically we remove the cover when we haul out in the spring but because we did our haul out in the fall we were able to keep the cover on a little longer. We are now [...]
Replacing the Rail Cap
May 12, 2011 – 12:33 pm
One of the last “big” project of the outfitting season this year was replacing part of the rail cap on the port side of the schooner.
Happy Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 2011 – 11:00 am
We know it’s not an American holiday, but we love to celebrate (the victory of Mexicans over the French in the Battle of Pueblo in 1862) because it gives us an excuse for Mexican food and a light-hearted party. Chef Annie Mahle says his menu would be great for brunch or early afternoon. Fancy it [...]
