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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
It’s the second day of December and Christmas cards have already started arriving in our inbox from passengers! If you haven’t already picked out your cards for family, friends, and co-workers this year now is the perfect time. Captains Jon Finger’s nautical themed cards show the Maine coast and feature the historic Schooner J&E Riggin - sketched and painted [...]
We are happy to announce the release of our newly redesigned brochure! When we redesigned the J&E Riggin website a few months ago we knew we needed a new brochure to match. If you’d like to receive a copy please fill out the online request form. After tweaking language and going through hundreds of photos we had [...]
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 [...]
A poem for those of you feeling the call of the sea…. I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by, And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, [...]
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.
