Our schooner takes us through a menagerie of visual experiences as we silently glide by uninhabited spruce clad islands, huge summer cottages and tiny island fishing villages. Through narrow passages and across wide bays, our course is interesting to both landlubber and experienced mariners alike. Salads and fresh baked breads accompany a delicious midday meal usually served topside buffet style. A hearty chowder, stew or other entr e will be followed by coffee and dessert. By mid-afternoon the breeze freshens considerably, perhaps a chance encounter with another schooner will give us an opportunity for some informal racing.
Stalwart lighthouses punctuate our journey throughout the day.
Watchful eyes spot buoys and assist in the navigation. Seals, dolphins, eagles, ospreys are common sights and occasionally, whales and puffins. Those who wish can help with the sailing or even take a trick at the wheel. Others will enjoy curling up with a book or getting to know their shipmates, maybe even take a nap with the sound of the sea rushing by. After all, it is vacation.