We try to schedule a sail to watch the fireworks in Gloucester whenever
it's possible. In 2010, fireworks are scheduled on Fiesta Sunday (June
27th), on the third of July, and on the Saturday night of Schooner Race
weekend (September 4th).
We usually go for a short sail at sunset. Then as we are heading back
into the harbor, we serve a delectable variety of finger desserts. Sweet!
And, you're sure to have a great seat for viewing the fireworks over the
water!
We will be sailing to watch the fireworks at 7:45 p.m. on
Saturday, September 4th, during
Schooner Festival Weekend.
Tickets are $50/person
and included a variety of yummy
desserts.
Call us soon at (978) 281-6634 to reserve your spots,
as this sail always sells out.
We offer these trips just a few select evenings during the summer season
when the moon is full. Call us for reservations for a romantic night
out. Sweet desserts and a sail in the moonlight with your honey...what
could be better?
and Meteor Shower Watching Sails
Join us on August 11th and 12th this year as we sail out to watch the Perseid
Meteor Showers.
Bring a blanket and your pillow, so you can
make a nest for yourself on deck. We'll head out away from land and away
from the city lights. We hope to catch the
Meteor Showers at their peak.
The trips are scheduled for
Wednesday, August 11th and
Thursday night, August 12th
from 11:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
Tickets are $50/each.
We offered this sail a couple of years ago
and it was fabulous. So, take a nap if you have to, but plan to join us for
a special night. This year promises to be another great year for viewing
this cosmic light show. But, remember, these are predictions, not
certainties. Watching meteor showers is a bit like going fishing. You go,
you wait, you enjoy, and sometimes you catch something!
Spaces are limited.
Call us at (978) 281-6634.
Every year we race in the Gloucester Schooner Festival Race, held on
Labor Day weekend. In 2009, we were third in our class on a fabulous breezy
schooner day. In 2008, we were first in our class and won the Cameron Cup.
The good news is that we take passengers with us in the Race. Plan to join
us onboard next Labor Day weekend for the 26th Annual Gloucester Schooner
Festival Race. Racing is the best way to see the big schooners up
close! We guarantee a fabulous day!
In 2009, we had to turn away lots of people who wanted to join us for
Race Day, many of whom have sailed with us in previous races. Save yourself
some anxiety and sign up early for 2010. The cost is $175/person for the
day.
As you have probably heard,
the SailBoston Tall Ships event was cut back considerably. There was no Parade
of Sail and the viewing of the vessels was quite limited. When the Boston event
ended on July 13th, the participating Tall Ships sailed in company to Halifax,
Nova Scotia. We sailed out to greet them on their way north. We had a fabulous
daylong adventure as we viewed the Tall Ships as they sailed from Boston
on their way to Halifax. This was the best opportunity to see these magnificent
vessels under sail and our passengers had front row seats for the show.
Sign up to
join our VIP list and you'll be the first to hear about specialty sails like
this one.
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Sagres from Portugal
Here comes the Picton Castle from Halifax.
Hello the Picton Castle.
The Canadian Bluenose II looking sharp.
Family fun in June.
The New England Pirate Faire took place at Stage Fort Park in
Gloucester. This year, there were two weekends of pirate antics... June 19th
& 20th and June 26th & 27th from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. We were part of the
fun each day. We made a pirate walk the plank on each of our afternoon sails.
AAARRRGHHH!
Pirate charge photo by Shiloh McDonald
Pirates from the New England Pirate Faire
onboard the Lannon.
Whenever the Canadian Schooner Bluenose II sails into Gloucester harbor for
Schooner Festival Weekend, we plan to sail out to greet her and accompany her
into the harbor. She is gorgeous under sail and it is sure to be a day to
remember! Our passengers get a bird's eye look at this magnificent vessel
as she sails into Gloucester harbor.
We sailed out on Friday, Sept. 4th at 9:00 a.m. to
greet her in 2009.
This was a great photo op day and the Bluenose II did not disappoint in
2009.
The Bluenose II is a Canadian icon, pictured on the Canadian dime. She is 143
feet on deck and has a beam of 27 feet. She dwarfs the Lannon at 65 feet on deck
with an 18 ft. beam. She ties up at the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center for
Schooner Festival, though she'll be undergoing a refit and won't be coming in
2010. More information about the Bluenose II is available at
http://www.bluenose2.ns.ca.
We hope to offer this sail again in 2011. Check in with us in 2011 to
book your spots.
