It's a Messy Job But Somebody's Got To Do It!

Ahhhh, spring outfitting. That time of the year when birds are chirping, peepers are peeping, and Angelique crew members are busy prepping every paintable surface to resist the effects of wear and damp weather! The wood surfaces on Angelique need to be sealed every spring to keep out the fresh water and prevent rot. It’s a huge job! All wood surfaces must be sanded, putty is applied where needed, then they are primed, and finally they are finished with several coats of marine enamel. This is done for every cabin side and top, the bowsprit, the deck house, the galley, basically everything that isn’t varnished.... which is another story.


Right now the crew is lucky to work under the cover, but on rainy days it’s possible to work on the boats in the shop.

The crew has also been busy maintaining the standing rigging. They tar the standing rigging with a mixture of boiled linseed oil and pine tar, which is slathered on. The shrouds (wires that support the mast) are "served " or covered in marlin, to protect them from the elements. The natural fibers of the marlin need to be tarred to insure waterproofness. The shrouds are tarred twice a year, in the spring and in the fall, to help preserve it. It’s definitely a messy job, but one that must be done! Once Angelique is ready for the season, you can bet her crew has her painted and tarred and ready to go!

Keep your eye open for more to follow!







Angelique Under Cover






















Stephen Crossley










Sarah Swann









Maggie Whitman










Under the cover




















Maggie And Sarah sanding the bulwarks.










Maggie and Sarah














Will Ginn sanding hatches.










Tarring the rig.

2011 Spring Newsletter Is Up!!

The Angelique 2011 newsletter is back from the printer and it’s guaranteed to get you ready to sail! Along with a detailed overview of sails coming up for this season, there’s a recap of last season, letters, Captain’s Note, a schedule so you can place your reservations, and an article about sand dollars. At the end of reading it you can almost feel the sun on your back and smell the salt air. Call Angelique right away and place your reservation!

Go to http://sailangelique.com/Angelique_Spring11.pdf for The Angelique 2011 Newsletter!

Cold Maine Morning!

Angelique is frozen in good. We have had quite a cold snap lately with more snow, and ice build up at the head of the harbor. It looks like winter around here!

Guests that sail aboard Angelique often ask “what do you do in the winter”? Well today....with the new snowfall of light dry powder.... I thought an early morning ski tour to catch the sunrise over the bay and Isle au Haut would be a good thing. Office work and chores can wait a bit. The Camden Hills are a beautiful sight in the summer as we sail the coast. In winter the hills take on another dimension, one seeped in ski history.

Mt. Megunticook, the 2nd tallest point on the east coast of the US, once had a world class ski trail from the summit, back in the day before ski lifts. Skiers sporting wool knickers, wooden skis, leather boots and bamboo poles raced from the summit. Nearby Camden Snowbowl in fact is one of the oldest ski areas in the country, 1936 was the year that the Snowbowl first opened. Local skiers wanted to develop an ski area with a rope tow (a new invention) and thought nearby Ragged Mt. was a good choice. Good ski touring can be found today throughout the Camden Hills on the many trails.

“Dawn patrol” this morning brought 5 degree temperatures and squeaky snow underfoot. The skiing was as good as the views. What a treat to see the sunrise over the bay! It won’t be long before Angelique and crew will be “out there” romping around. Hope you can join us!