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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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Posted in Maine Vacations, Off Topic Perhaps, On the Homefront, Rockland Maine, Schooner Crew, Uncategorized, Windjammer Vacations
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Also tagged Annie Mahle, Captain Jon Finger, Maine Sailing Cruises, Maine vacation, Maine Windjammer Cruises
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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 [...]
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Posted in Maine weather, Rockland Maine, Uncategorized, Wooden Boat Maintenance
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Also tagged Alan Castonguay, ratlines, Rockland Windjammer Wharf, Schooner Nathaniel Bowditch, Schooner Stephen Taber, Toni Ridout, winter cover, Wooden Boat Maintenance
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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.
February 22, 2011 – 2:44 pm
Winter is the time for projects. Projects in the barn, on the boat and in the office. In recent weeks Captain Jon has started on a few projects. In the barn Cap has started sanding and staining the forward skylight and adding window bars. On the boat he has started the process of adding [...]
January 7, 2011 – 9:45 am
Are you considering a Maine sailing cruise this year? If you weren’t….why not? And if you are already planning to come sail the Maine coast – now is the perfect time to book. Through February 1st first time passengers are eligible for our 5% early booking discount on any of our windjammer cruises and if you’ve sailed [...]
October 4, 2010 – 9:35 am
Whew! What a crazy, fun, busy and exciting summer we’ve had. Hopefully you were able to get out and enjoy the beautiful summer weather with hiking, swimming, playing in your garden and perhaps out sailing with us! We are just days away from the end of the sailing season and what a season it’s been. We [...]
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Posted in Maine Travel Deals, Maine Vacations, Rockland Maine, Schooner Crew, Uncategorized, Windjammer Vacations
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Also tagged Captain Jon Finger, Chef Anne Mahle, J&E Riggin, Maine Sailing Cruises, Maine Sailing Vacation, Maine Windjammer Sailing Vacation, windjammer cruise
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September 29, 2010 – 9:53 am
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