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 New Gourmet Cruise with
Chefs Lynette & Bob Krajewski
French Bistro on the Penobscot June 7–10, 2012: Chefs Bob and Lynette Krajewski, recently of the charming and acclaimed Lily Bistro, cook traditional French Country cuisine on our vintage wood stove. Lynette and Bob will talk about the techniques and history of this grand culinary tradition. Bob has recently been appointed Executive Chef of Boston's well-known Aquitaine French Bistro.
A portion of proceeds from this trip will go to the Portland, Maine chapter of
Share Our Strength, an organization working to end childhood hunger in America.
"Once again, cannot believe the week is over already! Thanks so much for an absolute best-ever cruise. First wine week was incredible!" —Kathy, Minneapolis, MN
Solstice & Music Cruise with Nashville
songwriters Jenn Schott & Melissa Peirce
Enjoy the start of Summer and the longest days of the year, June 17–23, 2012, with Captain Noah and special musical guests Jenn Schott and Melissa Peirce, accomplished performers and songwriters. What a more perfect way to end the longest days of the year than an informal concert. Melissa and Jenn's charming songs and sweet harmonies were such a hit last time we just had to have them back! (More info on our schedule page.)
The Great Schooner Race: We won!
Threepeat? Legacy? Fastest Fat Girl on the Bay? Smug? Call us what you will, we just love having that Great Schooner Race trophy on the quarterdeck.
Taber Music & Story Telling Cruise with
Capts. Ken and Ellen Barnes
Join us July 8–14, 2012, as the entire windjammer fleet participates in an afternoon Parade of Sail past the mile-long Rockland Breakwater, providing spectators with stunning, close-up views of Maine's fleet of Tall Ships. We'll be joined by none other than Capts. Ken and Ellen Barnes who will sing songs of the sea and tell humorous stories of the Maine coast.
Specialty Week: Harvest Celebration
This is our third season sourcing our veggies from Whitefoot Farm. What a difference local and fresh make! This year, Whitefoot farmer Trish Badger will be a special guest for our September Wooden Boat trip. That week is the height of harvest here in Maine and throughout the week, Trish will talk about her growing practices for vegetables, herbs and berries, and ways of enjoying fresh local produce throughout the year with canning and freezing.
New Cookbook
Holy cow, it's done! We are thrilled to announce the (self) publication of Taste of the Taber: Wine Trip Edition. Featuring over 60 of Aimee LePage's recipes from our wine tasting cruises, the book is over 140 pages with lots of color pictures, wine pairings and a cheese guide. It's kind of a virtual wine trip. We're shipping them like crazy, so if you've been pestering us to finish this, voila! The book is $20, $24.95 with shipping. Email or call us to order.
New partnership with Fiore Olive Oils
Many of our 2011 guests had a surprise treat on boarding night: an olive oil tasting with Rockland, Maine's Fiore Olive Oils. Well, Fiore loved doing the tastings so much they will be doing one on all trips in 2012! I know an olive oil tasting might sound weird to many of you but if you give it a chance, your taste buds will thank you.
The Good Luck Ship turned 140 in 2011
The Taber, along with the Schooner Lewis R. French put on the 1871 Schooner Showdown — a race between the 2 oldest working sailboats in the US. This was a great event on many levels: the weather was phenomenal, we formed a lasting partnership with the Maine Maritime Museum, we got some solid press coverage, a good-sized spectator fleet and had a great party afterwards. Old wooden schooners rule!
Stephen Taber recognized as EcoTourism Leader: LEAVE NO TRACE certified
During the entire month of June, every guest who sails aboard the Stephen Taber will be offered a complimentary "Leave No Trace" outdoor awareness workshop on the 7 principles of responsible outdoor ethics. While windjammer captains have been practicing and teaching the Leave No Trace policies for years, this is an exciting opportunity for guests to learn the invaluable skills of properly caring for the environment. All guests who successfully complete the workshop will receive Leave No Trace certification.
 In keeping with the June spirit of volunteerism and conservation, the Maine Windjammer Association will also host an official Coastal Cleanup during the week of June 5th, in conjunction with World Ocean Day. Guests and crewmembers will scour the beaches for trash that's washed ashore over the winter.
With hundreds of pristine islands in their sailing grounds, it's no wonder we are committed to preserving them. Sail this June and learn new skills to make a difference in your own backyard.
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