Power of the Press!

Don’t take our word for it, here’s what the media have been saying about us lately:

“I love Maine. If I could live anywhere it would be in Maine.” Samantha Brown, The Travel Channel. Samantha raves about her weekend aboard the Victory Chimes on a cruise jam-packed with great food, sailing and adventure.Watch it. Read it.

“Captain Noah and Jane Barnes’ hospitality and gourmet galley fare fulfill any fantasy you might have of beautiful sunsets, inspiring sunrises and intriguing exploration.” Linda Kissam, High Seas Wine Adventure. Full Story.

“(Captain Garth) Wells is almost breathless with awe and admiration of the experience every day. Sincere, this fellow.” Tifton Gazette travel writer Christine Tibbetts on the schooner Lewis R. French: “This is living the history, not visiting a living history museum. Sailing a Maine Windjammer put me inside the history on an outdoor vacation.” Full Story.

“This is the best party I’ve ever been invited to!” says one Heritage guest interviewed by NBC affiliate WCSH-TV during the fleet’s first Gam of the season. Watch it.

“The American Eagle crew were so delightful, they made the trip especially entertaining. They were so hardworking, but so warm, good natured, and with a fabulous sense of humor – it added so much to the trip,” writes Karen Rubin in her three-part article for the Long Island Examiner featuring theAmerican Eagle, the Schooner Gamand several wonderful anchorages.“

The Avid Cruiser features the schoonerHeritage on a recent cruise. “These wind-borne beauties once plied the Down East coast of Maine as freighters carrying everything that needed to be carried. They’re a rare sight now—evidenced by the way lobsterman locals and visitors alike pause to take in the stirring passing of such a ship. “ Full Story.

CBS affiliate WABI-TV recently joined theAngelique for the Maine Windjammer Parade off Rockland Breakwater. Watch it!

Great photo round-up of the Windjammer Parade by Village Soup reporter Shlomit Auciello. Read it.

Maine Travel Maven Hilary Nangle posts a review of the recent Windjammer parade.“Ahhhh! Sweet relief. If you want to escape this summer’s oppressive heat, head to sea.”Full Story.
We can’t wait to hear what Rachael Ray will say on August 6 when the Food Network airs a video clip shot aboard the Stephen Taber. Stay tuned!