The extended days of June make for perfect sailing. We stay out later as the days are longer and the winds are just perfect for a little adventure. Now, when I say adventure, I don’t mean sailing at mock 5, I just mean a little excitement to get your cheeks pink and then a relaxing [...]
We’d forgotten about this video that was made 5+ years ago. Sharing the Maine windjammer experience – the schooner, the bays, the islands, the lobster – with you is such a treat. Join us for a short 3 or 4 day cruise or a longer 6 day sail and experience this adventure first hand.
We have the end of the 2011 sailing season in sight as we get ready to wrap up summer and pull out the fleece for fall. For those of you that sailed with us this summer we have some great memories and hope you do as well. It is with these memories still fresh in [...]
Come join the Schooner J&E Riggin’s Maine Lighthouse & Lobster Cruise™ - there is still space left on our August 26th 4 day trip and on the September 19th 6 day trip! Maine Lighthouses from Maine Office of Tourism on Vimeo.
Have you been going over your bucket list and seeing that line where it says “do a windjammer cruise”? Did you read an article in a magazine or online talking about Maine windjammer cruises and found yourself thinking “that sounds like fun”? Were you in Maine at some point and looked out over the harbor [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
A study done by Institute for Economics and Peace recently found the Maine is the most peaceful state. While peace can be defined in many different ways, sailing on the Maine Windjammer J&E Riggin has to rank high on a peaceful way to spend a day, or six. Here are some photos that capture that peace [...]
Last year, it was suggested to the captains that we host a Riggin Relic* trip. We think this sounds like fun, so here’s the deal – we have scheduled a 10 day trip - June 21st 30th 2012. Just imagine sailing out beyond Penobscot Bay, living around the islands in Frenchman, Blue Hill and Jericho Bays. Sailing with [...]
