This month’s “Where Have You Seen Me?” contest photo takes us away from Rockland and to a favorite destination. Do you recognize at what location this rock lies? Guesses can be made in the comments section of the blog until May 4th. The winner will receive a hat from the Riggin Ship Store!
The Maine Island Trail Association (MITA) is a group we are proud to be a part of. Founded in 1988, it is now the largest water trail association in North America and is a model for new trails across the country. MITA is a leader in balancing recreational access and conservation on the Maine coast. [...]
Congratulations to all of you who guessed last month’s photo correctly and to Dexter D who won the 8×10 photo of the Riggin. The stone compass rose lies on the grounds of the Camden Library over-looking the amphitheater. If you have a chance to visit Camden on your trip to Maine the amphitheater is quite [...]
Sea legs is a term used to describe the body’s adjustment to the motion of a ship; especially by ability to walk steadily and by freedom from seasickness. A person who has ‘not got his sea legs yet’ is one who is inexperienced at sea.
A berth or bunk both refer to a space allotted to a member of the crew or a passenger for sleeping. A berth is also used to describe a sufficient distance for moving a ship to maintain safety, a place where a ship lies at anchor or at a wharf/dock, and as a billet on a ship. [...]
As stewardship of the J&E Riggin we are proud our commitment to eco-tourism – providing eco-friendly and sustainable vacations to passengers. Part of our commitment is by practicing the Leave No Trace ethics. Leave No Trace (LNT) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation and to build awareness, appreciation and respect for our natural resources. Ways [...]
For today’s definition we look to Merriam-Webster. Hogwash actually has 2 meanings though in Sailor’s slang it’s the latter. The first meaning is swill or slop while the second refers to nonsense or balderdash (something stupid, invalid or illogical. From what I could find this meaning was first used in the 15th century in farm yards [...]
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.
This Tuesday’s nautical term is Ditty Bag. The Visual Encyclopedia of Nautical Terms Under Sail says a “ditty bag is a small canvas bag in which a seaman keeps the gear he needs for working round the decks.” And according to the 1913 version of Webster’s Dictionary \Dit”ty-bag’\, n. A sailors small bag to hold thread, needles, [...]
Would you let us know what you think about our 2013 schedule? We’ve heard several of you say that you are missing the 6 day Maine windjammer trips and others say you like the 4 day sailing vacation choices in 2012 and we would like to hear more from you as we plan next year’s [...]
