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We last sailed Victory Chimes in September of 2004 with a destination of nowhere in particular. This trip is different. The goal is to travel about eight nautical miles from Rockland to Camden, the home of the Camden Windjammer Festival. We are going to stretch that eight miles and take a less direct route along the coast of Maine, stopping at various rustic coastal towns and anchorages - timing our arrival for Friday, September 4 around noon. We will be sailing between four and six hours each day.
The Club has reserved 10 standard cabins with double bunks, at a group rate. There are a few special cabins that are ideal for those who require a little more in the way of creature comforts. Each of these cabins has a double bed, hot and cold running water and its own head. The decor is a little more "yacht-like" with a stocked library. They are available on a first come, first served basis, and are not part of the Club's block of cabins. The extra cost ranges from $225 to $275 per cabin, and are only available as double occupancy. If you are interested, contact the Trip Leader before sending in your deposit, so availability can be checked. What is it like to go sailing on this beautiful ship? It is the most relaxing, restorative vacation you could imagine. Pack up your day-to-day cares and leave them on the dock while exploring the small islands off the coast of Maine. You will be busy savoring the simple pleasures of shipboard life: the time to read a good book, the tranquility to snooze in the warmth of the afternoon sun, the freedom to go wherever the wind takes us.
Boarding will be the evening of Monday, August 31st after 6 p.m., returning to Rockland on Saturday, September 5th before noon. Estimated car travel time from northern New Jersey to Rockland Maine is about eight hours. There is also direct air service to Portland or Bangor, Maine from Newark. A reasonably priced shuttle bus can then take you to Rockland in about two hours. Air service to Rockland's airport via Boston is possible, but more expensive than other ways. The cost of this trip is $840.00 per person. This price includes all meals and non-alcoholic beverages. A $350.00 deposit and Release of Liability and Zero Tolerance Form must accompany your reservation form. Please make your check payable to The Sailing Club, Inc. and mail it, along with your completed reservation and release forms to Larry Sherwood at the address below. Reservations will be processed beginning April 3, 2015 with a random draw of those received by that date. All reservations received after that date are on a first come, first served basis. The balance of $490.00 will be due on June 29, 2015. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made prior to July 31st will be subject to a cancellation fee of $50 imposed by Victory Chimes, unless a replacement is found, in which case a full refund will be provided. Cancellations made from July 31st onward will receive no refund, unless a replacement is found. However, the non-refunded amount can be applied to a 2016 Victory Chimes cruise. A pre-trip meeting will be held on August 17th, a location to be determined. At the pre-trip meeting, you will be given a proposed trip itinerary and answers to any questions you may have concerning the trip. Carpooling will be organized, with maps and directions provided. |
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Larry Sherwood
82-A Oakwood Place Keansburg, NJ 07734 732-319-8920 larryshrwd@gmail.com |
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Victory Chimes, America's largest windjammer, is a 170-foot wooden sailing vessel with a 25-foot beam.
She's sea-kindly, graceful, stable, and comfortable. Experience all the peace and romance of this authentic,
historic schooner while enjoying all her spaciousness and modern comforts. Victory Chimes accommodates just 40 guests.
This means plenty of room for you on deck, in the main saloon, and in your cabin. Victory Chimes offers
hot, freshwater showers a few steps from your cabin, 110-volt electricity for your hair dryer or shaver,
and especially in September, a hot-air furnace.
We may be able to share the thrill of seeing a porpoise play in the sea. For exercise, you can
swim (Maine in September? Yeah, right!), workout in the rowboat (train for the next dinghy
race at the Tilghman Island Festival),
go for a run, or take an energetic walk along the shore. If you have a mind to, you can hone your
navigational skills, practice plotting the course with the compass and chart laid out just for passengers,
or practice marlinspike seamanship with a crewmember. Once the anchor is down, we will gather on the main deck
to toast the day. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided, and you can break out whatever you brought with you (BYOB)
to cheer the end of a day. Thereafter, dinner will be served when the brass bell is rung!
You will feast on fresh lobster and other unique hearty New England fare that the chef prepares daily.
He promises blueberry pancakes in the morning and fresh homemade bread and desserts at lunch and dinner.
Lunch is served on deck as we sail along.