Angelique is having a wonderful sail! It's the Photogrophy and Naturalist cruise. Barbara Tomlinson is the naturalist on board, and she's helping with every sort of creature found as Angelique sails through Maine's wonderful waters, including osprey, eagles, porpoise, and seal pups. Neal Parent and his assistant George are busy helping photographers to get the best shots they can! They've been lucky to have all kinds of weather to photograph, including the elusive foggy mornings!
One of the most fun things to do, especially for photographers, is to go to Somes Sound, a body of water running deep into Mount Desert Island. It is often called "the only fjord on the East coast." Angelique made a stop at McGlathery Island for a luscious lobster bake! The island had a sandy beach, and it was a nice evening. Night found them in Somesville; it was a wonderful day.
Then they went to Stonington for a little shopping. Stonington was named for the granite quarries that were so famous in its history. It's a cute town and has lovely shops!
The sailing has been really good. In the narrows by Swan's Island is the Orono Island passage, a pretty spot to sail in. Usually Angeligue doesn't get a chance to sail through there, but this summer the tide and wind were right, and they got a pretty little sail from east to west right through! It was a fun time!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
What a Great Trip!
Angelique had a great 6-night sailing adventure last week! It was a Road Scholar trip, and they had a naturalist, Barbara Tomlinson, and maritime historian, Bud Warren aboard. The saw lots of wildlife, including eagles, ospreys, loons, and baby seals, and they saw the first harbor porpoises of the year. That was fun! Barbara is also a remarkable falconer, and she showed her red tailed hawk at the end of the trip. Bud regaled the passengers with history about the local fishing industry, and tales of early settlers in the Castine area, as well the Penobscot Expedition and shipbuilding. In addition, there was a sail training component, so everyone was very busy!
It was a nice trip, with good breezes. There were two days of really great sailing, and the rest of the trip was spent ghosting along. Sarah made a yummy pork tenderloin that was excellent, with just the right combination of garlic and herbs, and she made a very special sauteed carrot dish which may soon be shared on the blog! The whole crew is working hard and doing a good job. And next week's Photography and Naturalist cruise promises to be very fun as well!
Barbara with Red Tail Hawk (Photo credit Louis Levine)
Lobsters on the beach (Photo credit Louis Levin)
It was a nice trip, with good breezes. There were two days of really great sailing, and the rest of the trip was spent ghosting along. Sarah made a yummy pork tenderloin that was excellent, with just the right combination of garlic and herbs, and she made a very special sauteed carrot dish which may soon be shared on the blog! The whole crew is working hard and doing a good job. And next week's Photography and Naturalist cruise promises to be very fun as well!
Barbara with Red Tail Hawk (Photo credit Louis Levine)
Lobsters on the beach (Photo credit Louis Levin)
Friday, June 10, 2011
Wildlife Cruise!
Angelique had such a great Wildlife Cruise last week! They saw some seal pups on the ledges as they sailed by, and they were very cute indeed. Then, the major sight of the cruise was at Holbrook Nature Sanctuary, when their eyes were greeted to the scene of a one-year old black bear! He was on a sand bar on the beach. How cool is that!! Holbrook Nature Sanctuary really is a little bit of Maine ... a lot of people in Maine never even get to see a black bear, but Angelique passengers did!
About a dozen bald eagles made an appearance over the four-night sail, as well as eider ducks and guillemots. It was really breezy. They didn't set the topsails for two days!
The food was excellent ... Sarah made a white bean chili with some Italian sausage in it that was to die for. And the strawberry-rhubarb pie, made with rhubarb that Lynne grew right at home in her garden, was lip-smackin' delicious! The wildlife cruise was a lot of fun, but it will be interesting to see what things the next trip brings. They have a special group on board, with a naturalist and a marine historian!
Sarah looks through the galley porthole!
This is really high up!!
Shot of the deck while under way.
Interesting sights you'll see on Angelique!
About a dozen bald eagles made an appearance over the four-night sail, as well as eider ducks and guillemots. It was really breezy. They didn't set the topsails for two days!
The food was excellent ... Sarah made a white bean chili with some Italian sausage in it that was to die for. And the strawberry-rhubarb pie, made with rhubarb that Lynne grew right at home in her garden, was lip-smackin' delicious! The wildlife cruise was a lot of fun, but it will be interesting to see what things the next trip brings. They have a special group on board, with a naturalist and a marine historian!
Sarah looks through the galley porthole!
This is really high up!!
Shot of the deck while under way.
Interesting sights you'll see on Angelique!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Angelique Sails Again!
The last few days of fitting out went off without a hitch, as the crew finished up painting, and then they put the sails on. Angelique was ready to sail again!
The first trip was for a Boy Scout Troop from Londonderry, NH. It was a Memorial Day weekend trip for 3 nights, Friday through Monday. It was a lot of fun! The boys had a beach cookout with hot dogs and hamburgers on Saturday. Then on Sunday they went to Rockland to play frisbee in the park. They helped out a lot and it was a good shake down cruise!
Angelique is just finishing a 4 night Wildlife cruise, which should be awesome! Seal pups are born in May, so this is the perfect time to spot them learning to swim or fish. They are too cute!
Cruising is a pleasure on Angelique. This year made a seamless transition from last year, everything is running as smooth as silk, the sails went up smoothly and Sarah rang the breakfast bell at 8 o'clock, right on time. It's good to have so many returning crew members! The weather has been perfect, and it is going to be a great season to sail!
Painting
Andrew, Caleb and Maggie working on Main sail.
Maggie and Caleb
The first trip was for a Boy Scout Troop from Londonderry, NH. It was a Memorial Day weekend trip for 3 nights, Friday through Monday. It was a lot of fun! The boys had a beach cookout with hot dogs and hamburgers on Saturday. Then on Sunday they went to Rockland to play frisbee in the park. They helped out a lot and it was a good shake down cruise!
Angelique is just finishing a 4 night Wildlife cruise, which should be awesome! Seal pups are born in May, so this is the perfect time to spot them learning to swim or fish. They are too cute!
Cruising is a pleasure on Angelique. This year made a seamless transition from last year, everything is running as smooth as silk, the sails went up smoothly and Sarah rang the breakfast bell at 8 o'clock, right on time. It's good to have so many returning crew members! The weather has been perfect, and it is going to be a great season to sail!
Painting
Andrew, Caleb and Maggie working on Main sail.
Maggie and Caleb
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