Isaac H. Evans is the third oldest among the fleet, and Capt. To survive that many years, you know she must be an exceptional and well-loved vessel. An ongoing restoration, rebuilding and replacement program is key to maintaining the old ships. Regardless of age, all schooners have 21st-century safety, navigational and electronic equipment, and each is inspected annually by the U.S. Coast Guard. Although the magnetic appeal of wooden hulls propelled by clouds of canvas remains the basic attraction of schooner vacations, changing times and evolving demographics dictate continuing market adaptations.
Several windjammers cater especially to families.
Carrying families was not common on windjammers, and children were seldom seen on board. But today we do 20 percent of our business in family trips where there's no minimum age. On Isaac H. Evans, Walker combines the two trends. Several developments in the 1990s were evolutionary responses to a growing market for luxury. Breakfast is served in bed, while gourmet candlelight dining comprises the evening repast.