It’s the 53rd annual Windjammer Days Festival in Boothbay Harbor!
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Sunday, June 21 through Saturday, June 27 Scroll down for schedule, or click here. Click here for a photo and video gallery of the events: http://www.boothbayregister.com/photo-gallery/windjammer-days-photos-and-videos/55105. |
The Windjammers are without a doubt the number 1 reason thousands visit the Boothbay region each June.
Joining in the festivities this year:
Alert
American Eagle
Bowdoin
TOURS of the Bowdoin are planned for Wednesday, June 24 from 3-6 p.m.
Details at the Friends of Windjammer Days tent on the waterfront.
Eastwind
Ernestina-Morrissey
TOURS tentative; check in at the Friends of Windjammer Days tent for info
Lazy Jack
Heritage
The vessels can be seen on Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 24 (before 2 p.m.) sailing in the waters of Linekin Bay.
Head to the ticket booths at Piers 1 & 7, Capt. Fish’s Boat Trips & Schooner Lazy Jack (Pier 1 only)
Pier 6, Schooner Eastwind
and
Pier 8 (Balmy Days Cruises)
to take a cruise aboard one of Boothbay Harbor’s fine passenger boats and see them in action!
Homeport: Boothbay Harbor
Built in Albion, Maine by Capts. Herb & Doris Smith
“Herb Smith brought the boat about and Doris set the sails for a quiet run towards home. In Maine, surveying the dark forest and rocky headlands from the sea is a glory to last you all your life." -Charles Kuralt
Owned by Capt. Tom & Jennifer Smith
(Yes, that’s Herb and Doris’ son and daughter-in-law!)
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WINDJAMMER DAYS FESTIVALS TO COME 2016 June 26 - July 2 2017 June 25 - July 1 2018 June 24 - 30 2019 June 23 - 29 2020 June 21 - 28 |
Homeport: Camden, Maine
Sails out of Boothbay Harbor
Built in Ipswich, Massachusetts
Owned by Capt. Joe Tassi
From Trip Advisor, Aug. 2014 trip:
“This was our 9th year sailing with Joe (Captain), his son, Michael and new First Mate, Nate. Our last day and final sail for the year was fantastic — perfect weather and great conversation. Captain Joe talked about the history of the schooner but let us all enjoy the peace and quiet of the sail itself. He does not go on and on about sights along the shore but is very knowledgeable if questions are asked. We sail with Captain Joe at least 3 or 4 times each year and so look forward to seeing him and his crew next year!! This is something no one should miss in Boothbay Harbor!”
Homeport: Bailey Island, Maine
Owners Captain Perry Davis and Bethany Mcnelly-Davis
71’ 0verall
Originally named “Tall Cotton”
A charter boat running from Cook’s Lobster House on Bailey Island
A word from a happy passenger from the Schooner’s Facebook page of reviews:
“Stepping on board Alert is like a trip back in time. All that bronze and teak, and it's all shiny and new! Beautiful boat; great scenery; and Bethany and Perry are professional and friendly. I'll be back every Summer from now on.”
Homeport: Rockland, Maine
Owner/Capt. John Foss
122’ feet overall
Sails on cruises of varying lengths, from two to nine days.
Here’s one of many rave reviews on American Eagle’s website:
“A huge thanks for a wonderful time. We can’t decide what was the best: the singing, the sailing, or the culinary expertise in the galley. You are fortunate to have such a wonderful crew!” —Ryan S., Missouri
Events and times are subject to change
All events held in downtown Boothbay Harbor unless otherwise noted
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts & Crafts Show on the Boothbay Common, Route 27, Boothbay.
11:30 a.m. Golf Tournament/Boothbay Harbor Country Club, Boothbay.
1 p.m. One Design Boat Races. Best viewing: Maine State Aquarium, McKown Point Road, West Boothbay Harbor.
MONDAY, JUNE 22
5-8 p.m. Artist Reception at the Greenleaf Inn, Commercial Street. $10 per person. Appetizers. Meet the artists participating in the Artists’ Alley on Tuesday!
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
7-10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast at the Whale Park, Commercial Street.
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friends of Windjammer Days Information Tent, Whale Park, Commercial Street.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 4th Annual Artists Alley, On the By-Way
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 4th Annual Kid’s Fest, Boothbay House Hill Road.
10-10:30 a.m. Pirates of the Dark Rose Puppet Show. Whale Park, Commercial Street.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours of the United States Coast Guard Station - A shuttle stop! - McKown Point Road, West Boothbay Harbor.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Boothbay Region Crafters: Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library lawn, Oak Street.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Windjammers for Wee Mateys. Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library lawn, Oak Street.
10, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.; 1, 2, 3 p.m. Maine State Aquarium activities and informational talks. A shuttle stop! McKown Point Road, West Boothbay Harbor.
11 a.m. to Noon: Tours of the Pirates of the Dark Rose ship, Must Roos. Whale Park, Commercial Street.
11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food Booths open: $5 featured items at locations around town. Check in at Friends of Windjammer Days tent for information
12:30-1:30 p.m. Pirates of the Dark Rose Duels & Meet Oreo the Pirate Bird. Whale Park, Commercial Street.
1-3 p.m. WMTW Whale Park Stage Concert: Dyer Neck Gang
1:30-3 p.m. Recruiting for Pirates: Kid’s Tent. Boothbay House Hill Road.
3-4 p.m. Tours aboard the Pirates of the Dark Rose ship, Must Roos. Whale Park, Commercial Street.
3-4 p.m. Annual Antique Boat Parade. Best viewing: Fishermen’s Memorial Park, Atlantic Avenue; Whale Park, Footbridge. RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY
4-5 p.m. WMTW Whale Park Stage Concert: Not for Profit
5-6 p.m. WMTW Whale Park Stage Concert: Boothbay Region Community Band
5-9 p.m. Restaurants around town: Windjammers featured entrée of the day $20 available at each restaurant. Check in at Friends of Windjammer Days tent for information.
6-7 p.m. Cannon Lessons with a Pirate Shoot Out. Whale Park, Commercial Street.
7-9 p.m. WMTW Whale Park Stage Concert: Barefoot
7:30 p.m. Red Cloak Haunted History Tours. A lantern lit walk with The Lady in the Red Cloak by reservation only. Call 207-380-3806. 90-minutes. $15/adult, $7/children under 12, under 5 free.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
7-10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast At the Whale Park, Commercial Street.
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Whale Park Friends of Windjammer Days Tent hours
9:30-10 a.m. Pirate Weapons Demonstration: Public Pier, Whale Park.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids Tent Activities: Boothbay Region Land Trust. Boothbay House Hill Road.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours of the United States Coast Guard Station. A shuttle stop! McKown Point Road, West Boothbay Harbor.
10, 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 1 & 2 p.m. Maine State Aquarium Activities and talks. A shuttle stop! McKown Point Road, West Boothbay Harbor.
10:30-11:15 a.m. Cannon Lessons with a Pirate Shoot out: Public pier, Whale Park, Commercial Street.
11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food booths open, featuring $5 items at locations ‘round town. Check in at Friends of Windjammer Days tent for information.
Noon to 12:30 p.m. British Invasion Attack on Boothbay Harbor. Public pier, Whale Park, Commercial Street.
1-2 p.m. WMTW Whale Park Stage Concert: Fiddler Ed Howe
1–3 p.m. Windjammer Fleet Arrives Under Full Sail! Watch from the Whale Park, the historic footbridge or Fishermen’s Memorial Park (Atlantic Avenue).
1-3 p.m. Tours of the Pirates of the Dark Rose ship, Must Roos, docked at Fisherman’s Wharf Inn, Pier 6.
2-4 p.m. WMTW Whale Park Stage Concert: Rick Turcotte & the Ricoshays.
2 p.m. Lobster Eating Contest. Details on page 33.
3 p.m. Cod Fish Races. Details on page 32.
3-4 p.m. WMTW Whale Park Stage Concert: Amber Jones & Paul Johnson.
3-6 p.m. Schooner Bowdoin Open House/tour. Town Dock. Exact times posted at Friends of Windjammer Days tent.
4-5 p.m. Windjammer Days Street Parade. Details on page 28.
5-6 p.m. WMTW Whale Park Stage Concert: Y-Arts youth performers.
5-9 p.m. Restaurants around town: Windjammers featured entrée of the day $20 available at each restaurant.
5-10 p.m. Carnival On select school fields, Route 27/Townsend Avenue. CANCELED
7-9 p.m. WMTW Whale Park Stage Concert: The Boneheads featuring Douglas Gimbel.
7:30 p.m. Red Cloak Haunted History Tours: A lantern lit walk with The Lady in the Red Cloak. By reservation only. Call 207-380-3806. 90-minutes. $15/adult, $7/children under 12, under 5 free.
8-8:15 p.m. Raffle Prize Winners announced at Friends of Windjammer Days Tent.
9:15 p.m. Fireworks over the Harbor! Rain date Thursday, June 25.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
7-11 a.m. Windjammer fleet departs. A list of boat trips will be available at the Friends of Windjammers tent in the Whale Park.
5-10 p.m. Carnival On selected school fields, Route 27/Townsend Avenue. CANCELED
6-8 p.m. WMTW Whale Park Stage Concert: Windjammer Days All Ages Community Contra Dance with Barefoot and caller Maggie Robinson.
7:30 p.m. Tim Sample at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Avenue.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
5-10 p.m. Carnival. On selected school fields, Route 27/Townsend Avenue.CANCELED.
5-7 p.m. Oyster Shucking Contest on Pier 1, in front of Mine Oyster.
6:30-8:30 p.m. WMTW Whale Park Stage Concert: Jason Spooner Band
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
6 a.m. Pancake Breakfast at Edgecomb Fire Department, Route 27 in Edgecomb
8 a.m. Rocky Coast Road Race -Boothbay YMCA starting point. Can register the morning of the event.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Boothbay Region Crafters: Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library lawn, 4 Oak Street.
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Carnival On selected school fields, Route 27/Townsend Avenue. CANCELED.
1 p.m. Paddle Board Race, Granary Way near Tidal Transit Kayak Company.
5 p.m. FIRST EVER Tug of War Across The Harbor!! To sign up a team and more information, visit www.windjammerdays.org
6:30-8:30 p.m. WMTW Whale Park Concert: Soul Sensations with Pat Colwell
8:30 p.m. First Windjammer Days Lighted Boat Parade
Homeport: Castine, Maine
Owned by Maine Maritime Museum
Built in East Boothbay at Hodgdon Brothers (now Hodgdon Yachts)
In 1921-22, the design of the ship proved to be perfect for MacMillan’s Arctic work, and he sailed the Bowdoin more than 300,000 miles over 26 voyages through the frozen North in exploration and scientific studies. The Bowdoin was completely rebuilt in 1980-84 by Maine Maritime Museum’s boatshop, Percy & Small Shipyard. It has been the official state vessel of Maine since 1988.
Tours will be offered aboard this educational vessel on Wednesday, June 24 from 3-6 p.m.
Details for tours and sign-up at the Friends of Windjammer Days Tent in the Whale Park.
Designed and built by Capts. Doug and Linda Lee
Homeport Rockland, Maine
The Heritage is the newest coasting schooner carrying passengers along the Maine coast.
Designed and built by the Lees at the historic North End Shipyard in Rockland and launched on April 16, 1983.
Offering 3,4 and 6 day cruises for up to 30 passengers.
Homeport: New Bedford, Massachusetts
156’ Grand Banks Fishing Schooner
Built and launched as the Effie Morrissey Feb. 1, 1894. Became the Ernestina-Morrissey in 1946.
After years as a ‘fisherman,’ Arctic explorer and World War II survey/supply vessel, Ernestina-Morrissey became an environmental/maritime sciences educator and cultural ambassador from the early 1980s through 2004.
Now at the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor to undergo a full restoration that is expected to take up to three years.
Here’s a link to the past, but not too far past! (Click below.)
