T HE O RIGINAL E STABLISHED 1936 MAINE WINDJAMMER CRUISES™ Grace Bailey, Mercantile, and Mistress

Re-live the great days of sail aboard our National Landmark coasting , spending carefree days among the islands of Maine!

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Have you ever heard the sea rush past a real . . . felt the salt breeze in your hair . . . watched the moon rise over an island anchorage?

You will, when you set sail with the original

Maine Windjammer Cruises FREDERICK LEBLANC

Come re-live the great days of sail Once upon a time, there were thousands of ruggedly this summer. on our authentic, tall-masted schooners, and spend carefree built coasters like the Grace Bailey and the Mercantile. They days among the islands of Maine. Listen to the song of the sea delivered lumber, granite, ice, and fish all along the Atlantic as you laze in the fresh air and your scuds across a from Maine to the Caribbean, and returned with their holds stunning seascape. Help the crew spot buoys, haul the filled with casks of molasses, rum, and sugar. By the early 1900s, sheets—and even stand a trick at the wheel. In the afternoon, however, these grand ladies were headed for extinction. Frank explore a picturesque fishing village, go shopping in a salty Swift, a Camden captain, came up with a brilliant idea to save a seaport, or stroll a deserted island seashore. And then sleep few of them. He called it Windjammer Cruises. In 1936 he took soundly all night long as your ship rests gently on her anchor. his first passengers on a sailing adventure along the Maine Coast, and Maine Windjammer Cruises was founded. It became so popular, that over the years his fleet included as many as twelve coasters. Cover photo © Robert C. Jenks COURTESY RODGER BILLINGS RODGER COURTESY 2 S AIL INTO H ISTORY • 800-736-7981 K EEPING A T RADITION A LIVE

The Grace Bailey and the Mercantile were part of Frank Swift’s original fleet. Their grace and strength have ensured their place as the stars of Maine Windjammer Cruises from the time they became part of the fleet in 1939 and 1945. Through the years, others followed Frank’s lead, bringing a variety of vessels of varied origins to the windjammer trade, including a surprising number of modern replicas. The Grace Bailey and the Mercantile aren’t replicas. They are the real thing. As soon as you step on board, you’ll know. Both vessels have been completely rebuilt, restored, and refitted for comfort and safety, but not a bit of their rich authenticity has been compromised. Broad planked decks still stretch forward to graceful bows. Hempen still runs through wooden blocks and polished fairleads. Canvas sails still carry us along smartly without the need for any newfangled inboard engine. True to their heritage, these are pure sailing , only assisted in tight quarters or light airs by a boat, a diesel-powered push boat lowered from the davits when needed. Below, where hogsheads of molasses were once stowed, you’ll find a spacious and private accommodations. The airy cabins have full headroom, and about half have double beds. There are also double cabins with twin beds, some upper and lower, as well as a few single cabins. Toilet facilities are conveniently located in belowdecks passenger areas, and there’s a hot, fresh-water shower belowdecks, too. (For specifics on the Grace Bailey and the Mercantile, please see pages 10 through 12.)

The Mistress is the princess of our fleet, a miniature version of the grander ships. Not as old as the other two vessels, she was built with a loyalty to traditional lines and materials coupled with an attention to modern amenities. Forty- six feet long, with just three double cabins (each with its own sink and head), she offers an intimate sailing experience for six passengers. (For specifics on the Mistress, please see page 13.) ROBERT C. JENKS C. ROBERT JENKS C. ROBERT 3 WWW.MAINEW INDJAMMERC RUISES. COM 4 your daysonboard? How willyouspend afternoon sun. nap inthe to read yourpaperbackor of thedayiswhether that thebiggestdecision T I HE magine beingsorelaxed O RIGINAL

DAVIDSON M AINE the bluehillsof the mainland,thereacrossbay. unfolds: granite outcroppings, spruce-cladislands, andalways trying togetto. climb intothehammockandread thatbookyou’vebeen can sunbathe,chatwithnewfriends, learntonavigate,or picture-perfect islandsthatshelter usfromtheopensea,you the cargoesofyesteryear. Aswethreadourwaybetween an evenkeel,steadilyghostingalongwhereonceshecarried raised ourbroadcanvaswingsagain.Theschoonermoveson morning, we’vetakenthehalyardsoffbelayingpinsand shipwasbuilttosail.By mid reminding usthatourwooden waft fromthegalley. cookstove breakfast preparedonatraditionalwoodburning awaittopside,whiletheirresistible aromasofahearty goods composed ofsun,sky, andsea.Hotcoffee fresh-baked You’ll arisetotheuniquelight We runbeforethewindortackupintoit,and thescenery Soon thegentlemorningbreezenudgesourcollars, W INDJAMMER L ET N ATURE S C ET RUISES with freshlybaked breadsandsweettreats. specialties—chowder, chili,lasagna, ham, stew—alltoppedoff Served ondeckorinthemaincabin, itstarsoneofourhearty A chimeoftheship’s bell Y OUR C OURSE • 800-736-7981 announces lunch. M AINE’ S U NIQUE V ACATION

Perhaps one of our other windjammers will sail by in the afternoon. Or we might pass close to a stalwart lighthouse, its beacon bidding us safe journey. The Captain studies the wind and weather, consults his charts, and chats with passengers as the night’s destination is decided upon.

Once the sails are furled and the anchor is down, you’re welcome to swim, fish, explore ashore, or try your hand in one of our sailing or rowing . At dinner, we gather round the huge varnished galley tables to enjoy a delectable entree such as baked stuffed haddock, baked chicken, or New England boiled dinner. There are always lots of fresh vegetables and salads. Culinary highlights of the cruise include a Surf and Turf Barbecue on weekend cruises; and, on longer trips, the Captain’s Famous Barbecue and our old-fashioned New England Lobster Bake. Far from city lights, the moon and stars fill the sky above our masts, luring us back on deck before we turn in. Guitars, banjos, and harmonicas are brought out—if you play, please bring yours. As the stillness of the night soothes us, we join our new friends to sing chanteys and share tales.

Don’t forget your binoculars—nature is all around us on the bay. Curious harbor seals watch as they sun themselves on rocky island points and often come around when the boat is at anchor to see what we’re all about. Gulls, ospreys, and even eagles soar above the evergreens. If we’re in the right place at the right time, we may even spy some of Maine’s elusive puffins. Perhaps we’ll spot porpoise gracefully arching through the water or even a whale slowly rolling along. As we approach Mount Desert Island, you’ll see the majestic peaks of Acadia National Park, including Cadillac Mountain, the tallest point on the Eastern Seaboard. ROBERT C. JENKS C. ROBERT 5 WWW.MAINEW INDJAMMERC RUISES. COM T HE O RIGINAL M AINE W INDJAMMER C RUISES

You’ll be sailing in some of the world’s most beautiful cruising grounds JOE DEVENNEY . . . aboard ships that JENKS C. ROBERT were built to sail them. CHRIS CUNNINGHAM The stunning beauty of this rugged coastline, These magnificent vessels and others like them its bays and islands, has inspired chroniclers since the days of were the lifeblood of commerce in downeast Maine. They are the earliest seafarers. Centuries have passed, but this corner of an important part of our history and the development of this the New World that came to be called Maine has remained region. There is no more fitting way for you to discover the unspoiled, awaiting discovery anew by today’s explorers. beauty of this area for yourself than from the broad decks of You will be captivated by an awe-inspiring -and-green our traditional tall-masted cargo schooners. Having sailed tapestry. Broad stretches of calm water, evergreen isles with these same waters for over a century, they offer an experience their peaceful, perfectly protected anchorages, and the backdrop that is filled with adventure, continuity, and romance. of gentle hills and mountains will take your breath away. 6 C REATE L IFELONG M EMORIES • 800-736-7981 L IVING THE D REAM

The thrill of sailing these vessels has captured our entire family, and we would love to share it with you! — Captain Ray & Ann Williamson

In 1975, Ray and Ann moved to the Virgin Islands, where Ann had Buying older vessels in need of a great deal of been hired as a kindergarten teacher. Ray, who loved sailing, was work gave Ray the opportunity to experience his two happy to find work as a captain in the local charter boat fleet. By favorite occupations at once: shipbuilding and 1982, their love of traditional sailing vessels had led them to sailing. Ann still teaches kindergarten in the local Camden, a quaint New England seaport known as the Windjammer school and occasionally cooks aboard in the Capital of the World. summertime. “Everything about Camden appealed to us immediately,” remembers Their daughters, Allysa and Kristi, literally grew Ray. “I signed aboard the 100-year-old Grace Bailey and Ann began up on board the schooners, and their knowledge of teaching kindergarten in the 150-year-old village schoolhouse.” Ray sailing would impress even an experienced mariner. soon became the captain of the Mistress, and then of the Mercantile. Career pursuits and new families mean they can no In 1986, they were able to make their dream come true, when they longer sail all the time, but they come whenever became the proud owners of Maine Windjammer Cruises. they can. Like their parents, they enjoy sharing their Ray and Ann love these vessels and their work with them. During skills with passengers, whether it’s raising sails, their first five years as owners, they completely restored all three of rowing the , playing their musical instruments, them. It was a massive undertaking. “We’re proud of the national voicing a song, or getting that last bit of delicious recognition we received as preservers of historic vessels,” says Ann. meat out of a lobster. 7 WWW.MAINEW INDJAMMERC RUISES. COM T HE O RIGINAL M AINE W INDJAMMER C RUISES

buffet… all topped off with roasted marshmallows and s’mores. ome sailing with us On our last night aboard, you’ll enjoy the Famous Captain’s C Barbecue, featuring steak, ribs, and chicken. You are welcome aboard at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. We depart mid-morning on this summer! Monday and return by 10 a.m. the following Friday. Four-day cruise Available on the Mercantile and the Mistress This cruise starts mid-week and has many of the Chart your course with advantages of our five-day trips. There’s time to relax, and time to explore our beautiful coast. All four-day cruises feature our New England Lobster Bake. You are welcome the original windjammers. aboard at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. We depart mid-morning Thursday and return by 10 a.m. the following Sunday. Choose from a variety of Cruising in Maine is wonderful. Take a look at the chart on the following page and it’s easy to see Three-day cruise why: There are virtually unlimited islands and coves to Available on the Mercantile and the Mistress cruise lengths.We have a trip discover. Every time we set sail from Camden, we take a The three-day cruise is an excellent introduction to the slightly different course, but no matter where we go, we can world of windjamming. You’ll board Sunday evening and to meet your schedule. guarantee it will be beautiful. To accommodate your vacation meet your new shipmates. After a hearty breakfast the next schedule, we offer you a choice of four cruise lengths. morning, we’ll get underway for our adventure exploring the islands of Maine. This cruise can be a grand change of Pre-season cruises pace and certainly a highlight of a longer Maine vacation. These trips offer the best value to our passengers. Off-season A Lobster Feast is included in all three-day cruises. You are rates coupled with long days and uncrowded anchorages mean welcome aboard at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. We depart Monday you will see more for less. A variety of cruise lengths are morning and return Wednesday 10 a.m. offered late May through mid-June. Weekend cruise Five-day cruise Available on the Grace Bailey and the Mistress Available on the Grace Bailey and the Mistress If you’ve only got a couple of days, this is the cruise for you. Departing every Monday, five-day cruises offer the ideal You’ll be amazed how quickly and totally removed from the opportunity for complete relaxation while you experience the everyday routine you’ll feel. Arrive by 2 p.m. Friday and we stunning beauty of the Maine coast. Each day we go where the will whisk you away to a beautiful anchorage for the night. wind takes us, and anchor in a new spot each night. Every We’ll sail on to another spot for Saturday night, and bring week is different; that’s why people come back year after year. you home relaxed and refreshed on Sunday. All weekend All five-day cruises include our real New England Lobster Bake cruises include a Lobster Feast on board. You are welcome cooked over a driftwood fire on a deserted island: steamed aboard at 2 p.m. on Friday. We leave ASAP, and return lobsters, clams, corn, hot dogs, cheeses, salads, and vegetable Sunday by 10 a.m. 8 S ELECT Y OUR P ERFECT G ETAWAY • 800-736-7981 W E H AV E T H E C RUISE FOR Y OU

The four routes shown here are typical of our cruises. Our actual courses, however, are determined by each day’s wind and weather, and no two trips are exactly alike. When you come sailing with us, we’ll give you your own chart so you can keep track of where we go and record your impressions along the way.

KEY Five-day cruise Four-day cruise T HE W ORLD’ S F INEST Three-day cruise Weekend cruise C RUISING G ROUND A SK FOR A FREE 18"X 24" CHART

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Grace Bailey Five-day & weekend cruises

Built 1882 • Restored 1990 123 feet overall • 81 feet on deck Accommodations for 29 passengers GEORGE BORNE

Sail the beautiful flagship Grace Bailey ★ Exceptional headroom throughout for unmatched, authentic windjamming. Unquestionably the ★ Twelve private double cabins with either double bed or twin finest example of a nineteenth-century coaster afloat today, beds; all with a window or porthole for light and ventilation she is listed as a National Landmark. ★ Two private single cabins and three pullman berths ★ Four heads belowdecks, one in each passenger area ★ Fast and able, frequent winner of the Great Race ★ Hot, fresh-water shower belowdecks ★ Original 1882 aft cabin restored, complete with piano ★ Aft cabin with private head; double bed on floor level ★ Warm, spacious galley and dining area with two companionways providing easy access to deck

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The Grace Bailey was designed to carry hard pine from South Carolina and Georgia to Edwin Bailey’s lumber mills in “This is one Patchogue, New York. Built for Bailey by his good friend and business associate, master shipbuilder Oliver Perry Smith, she was launched in 1882 of the finest and named for Bailey’s daughter Grace, who was born the same year. The Grace Bailey was also registered for foreign trade and made numerous ship restorations voyages to and from the West Indies. She was renamed the Mattie in 1906, in honor of Grace’s favorite niece. Relocated to Maine in 1910, she continued as a hardworking member we have ever seen.” of the coasting trade, transporting a variety of general cargo including —James P. Delgado, Maine granite used in the construction of New York’s Post Office Building maritime historian, director of and Grand Central Station. the National Maritime Initiative, Captain Frank Swift purchased the Mattie in 1939. Beloved by both and author of the Department of passengers and crew, she quickly became the flagship of his Maine the Interior’s Standards for Windjammer Cruises fleet. Restoration and Rehabilitation

We completed a total restoration in 1990 and

re-christened her with her original name, Grace Bailey. Through great care MARINE MUSEUM PENOBSCOT COURTESY and craftsmanship, we are proud to have preserved this wonderful vessel’s authentic character while maximizing passenger comfort. LINDA K. SERAFIN K. LINDA ROBERT C. JENKS C. ROBERT ROBERT C. JENKS C. ROBERT RAY ALVARADO RAY 11 WWW.MAINEW INDJAMMERC RUISES. COM T HE O RIGINAL M AINE W INDJAMMER C RUISES

Mercantile Three-day and four-day cruises Built 1916 • Restored 1989 115 feet overall • 80 feet on deck Accommodations for 29 passengers FREDERICK LEBLANC

The well-loved Mercantile is also a National This lovely schooner began sailing out of Camden Landmark. Built on the beach near the town of Little Deer in 1945 as part of Frank Swift’s Maine Windjammer Cruises Isle, Maine, she is the last of the famous Deer Isle Down fleet. In 1989, we totally restored her, maintaining her Easters. Her work included carrying fish, granite, and other authentic atmosphere throughout while fitting her out with general cargo, as well as wood from Maine’s coastal islands to brand new accommodations belowdecks. fuel the lime kilns of Rockport. A shoal-draft vessel, she was ★ Warm, spacious main cabin, galley, and dining area designed to take on and discharge cargo in out-of-the-way ★ Fourteen double cabins with full standing headroom and a places inaccessible to deeper-draft vessels. Today this feature porthole for light and ventilation, some with double beds allows us to explore delightfully secluded ports, many of which and some with twin beds the Mercantile originally served as a cargo vessel. ★ One private single cabin ★ Three heads belowdecks in passenger areas ★ Hot, fresh-water shower belowdecks 12 R ESERVE A B ERTH ON THE V ESSEL OF Y OUR C HOICE • 800-736-7981 W E H AV E T H E S HIP FOR Y OU

Mistress Three-day, four-day, five-day, and weekend cruises Built 1960 • Restored 1992 60 feet overall • 46 feet on deck Accommodations for 6 passengers © BENJAMIN © BENJAMIN MENDLOWITZ The Mistress is our specialty boat ★ Just six passengers—it’s almost like having your own because she is a very special blend of traditional schooner and ★ Delicious meals in the tradition of the Grace Bailey and private yacht. Mercantile The “princess” of our fleet, she was built on Deer Isle, ★ Personable, professional captain and mate-cook Maine, on the same lines as the old coasting schooners, but ★ You’re welcome to help sail and navigate, or just relax with modern accommodations belowdecks. All her iron work ★ Three private cabins, each with its own head, sink, and was done by a local blacksmith and much of her hardware was companionway from the deck secured from an old-time ship’s chandlery in Nova Scotia. With Each week, the Mistress follows either the Grace Bailey or Mercantile schedule, a powerful, seakindly hull, she depending upon what is requested first. Reservations are for double cabin only achieves an excellent turn of or gather a group of six and make it your own private, custom cruise! speed under sail or under power. Families with children are welcome if you charter the whole boat. 13 WWW.MAINEW INDJAMMERC RUISES. COM THE O RIGINAL M AINE W INDJAMMER C RUISES

Join the merry company this summer . . .

. . . and become a member of our Old Salts Club! FREDERICK LEBLANC We hold our passengers in high esteem. So many return to cruise with us again and again that we formed the “Old Salts Club” to honor them. We look forward to adding you as a member! You can become an Old Salt in good standing as soon as you’ve made your first cruise. The many benefits of membership include special discounts on future cruises, first choice in cabin preferences, our newsletter, and other special announcements. Each time you come cruising with us, you’ll be awarded a higher rank, and your privileges will FREDERICK LEBLANC increase accordingly. Consider the quieter seasons. June and September are especially good sailing months. In June, the days are long and the breezes are fresh. In September, you can All three vessels meet or exceed Coast count on excellent winds, crisp days with wonderful visibility, Guard requirements, and are skippered and fall foliage that adds a new dimension of color to an by fully licensed captains and professional already breathtaking view. In both months, our anchorages tend to be less crowded than at the season’s peak, for there are America’s Playgrounds: Windjammer Cruise. crews. They are fully appointed with fewer out on the bay during the week. In fact, it’s not Life aboard the Grace Bailey as illustrated FCC-approved ship-to-shore radio unusual for us to look around and see only other tall-masted by Gwyas Williams in New Yorker windjammers against the horizon, creating a memorable scene magazine, circa 1950. and all safety equipment. unchanged since the nineteenth century. 14 D ON’ T M ISS THE B OAT! CALL AND R ESERVE T ODAY • 800-736-7981 W ELCOMES Y OU!

How to Come Sailing with Us

Please call us today toll free at Meet us in Camden, the Jewel of the Maine 800-736-7981 or 207-236-2938 Coast and indisputably one of Maine’s most picturesque We’re available year ’round to answer questions about our villages. Our fleet is berthed at the Town Public Landing, next cruises or to help you as you plan your vacation. We offer a to the waterfall in the center of the harbor. Your cabin offers choice of four cruise lengths throughout the sailing season. you the best waterfront accommodations in town! (Please turn to page 8 for details.) Let us know how we can Allow time before or after your cruise to explore Camden’s help you plan your perfect windjammer adventure! many shops, restaurants, and galleries. There are lots of things

The season is short and space is limited, so it’s always a to do: plays and concerts to attend, bicycles and sea kayaks to FREDERICK LEBLANC good idea to make your reservations as early as possible. (We rent, workshops to take, trails to hike, a spectacular do sometimes have space available at the last minute, mountaintop view of the bay to enjoy, and much more. We’ll be “These windjammer trips however, so give us a call even if you want to come sailing happy to send you a walking map of Camden and helpful tomorrow!) information to plan your vacation. Just call today and ask for are unique in all the world!” the “Friends of Maine Windjammer Cruises” package, including — Richard Smith Our rates are all-inclusive. All meals served suggestions on places to stay and eat, things to do, and more. Hessel, Michigan on board from day of departure to day of return—and our Camden is right on Route 1, about four hours from Boston. renowned Maine Lobster Feast—are included in your fare. It’s very easily reached by car, and we provide free parking while 1 A $200 per person deposit is required with your you are sailing. There are major airports in Portland (1 ⁄2 hours reservation. The balance is due four weeks before boarding. If away) and Bangor (1 hour away). Bus and van limousine As a member of the you find it necessary to cancel, your deposit, minus a $50 per services are available from both. Knox County Airport is just person booking fee, will be refunded, provided we receive eight miles from Camden (taxi service available). Car rentals Maine Windjammer Association, written notice no less than 45 days (60 days for Mistress) prior are offered at all three airports. Area drop-offs are available for we subscribe to the highest standards to sailing. Your $50 booking fee may be applied to a cruise on National and Budget. Bus service from Boston is Concord of safety, comfort, and professionalism. any future date. If you have special circumstances that may Coach Lines. We will send you an information sheet with require you to cancel at the last minute, please discuss the extensive details on packing, transportation, etc. with your particulars with us when making your reservation. confirmation package. Our minimum age is 16, but we can take a few children in their early teens if accompanied by a supervising parent. We reserve the right, however, to assign sleeping quarters for “Best vacation 12- to 15-year-olds. When you arrive on board, your cabin will be made up for in years— you with crisp linens and fresh towels. Our ice chest will be available for your beverages. also a real value.” — Anthony and Delores Amante RUTH ANN & JOHN HARRIS ANN & RUTH BROCHURE BY MIMI STEADMAN & CO. AND TIM SEYMOUR DESIGNS LLC AND CO. BY MIMI STEADMAN & BROCHURE Houston, Texas 15 WWW.MAINEW INDJAMMERC RUISES. COM “We thought it Sail with the Original would be nice, but never imagined Maine Windjammer Cruises™ how wonderful it would be. The crew were all so hospitable and caring. We still correspond with the friends we made on the trip. It was a trip of a JENKS C. ROBERT Welcoming passengers since 1936! lifetime—but, Experience maritime history aboard National Landmark schooners. hopefully, one we Sailing our windjammers is a glimpse of the past and a refreshing escape from the pressures of modern-day life.With no set itinerary, let nature’s winds and tides determine your day’s events. can do again Join us in Camden, where the mountains meet the sea. (and again With weekend, 3-day, 4-day, and 5-day cruises, there’s sure to be a trip to fit your schedule! and again)!” Maine Windjammer Cruises • P.O. Box 617 • Camden, Maine 04843 800-736-7981 • 207-236-2938 — Marcia and Fred Dittmaier Fern Park, Florida

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