BOAT TOUR: Crawling All Over the Oldest Wooden Boat in the Camden, Maine Windjamming Fleet
Missing voiceover! Not sure how that happened. Check out the good intro here: / frompinetopalm
People take vacations on big wooden boats in Maine. It's something I didn't know before I lived here. They come all the way up to a slightly fussy town in the midcoast area to then sleep in small quarters so they can see some of the most beautiful boat cruising grounds in the world, to eat lobsters on a beach that were cooked in steamy seaweed, and to pull on some lines and maybe take the helm themselves from time to time. This fleet is a truly special thing that we get to see on the water all the time and I'm so proud to take you aboard such a special sailboat.
More information on Lewis R. French: schoonerfrench.com/
Schooner Mary Day: www.schoonermaryday.com/
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As someone who does voiceovers for my own blog articles, your narrating voice just isn't fair. LOL. I love it. Well done.
@frompinetopalm
3 ай бұрын
Awwww shucks.
What a fun boat tour! Very candid, and I felt like I was on the boat, too. It made me smile. I love the galley seating that wraps around and underneath. Lots of nooks and crannies in this boat. Fascinating.
That was awesome! What a fascinating boat. Thanks Anne!
@frompinetopalm
4 ай бұрын
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Summer 1982, a week on the Lewis R. French, (not the best choice for a honeymoon). But the cruising and weather were beautiful. Most evenings after anchoring, in one of the small boats, I would row around the new harbor with my bride. While under full sail mid tour I talked the skipper into letting me climb the main mast ratlines to the crosstrees, and experienced one of the best views and half-hours of my life. When I safely reached the deck again, the captain visibly relaxed. The next day a young sailor on the Victory Chimes fell to their death from aloft. A peak experience for me, probably not available after that day.
@frompinetopalm
4 ай бұрын
Glad you took the opportunity to go aloft! It's a really special thing, and something I look forward to when I get the chance, even if there's work to do at the top. Thanks so much for sharing this story!
It's strange to see this on KZread. I was down there a couple of days ago. For some reason, I thought the French was in Rockland. What a cool ship!
Thanks for skillfully sharing the feeling of being there! I really enjoy "getting to know" the interesting people in the wooden boat community.
@frompinetopalm
4 ай бұрын
Hooray! Thank YOU for watching and saying so.
It's still good to hear your vice and laugh. Thank you for continuing to bring us a bit of your rather interesting life.
Are you never not happy? I get a lift being along with you on these ventures. Thank you.
@frompinetopalm
4 ай бұрын
I get a so so excited to reconnect with people I haven’t seen in a while. You join me here in my natural environment, with people I respect and love. 😊 so glad you like what I’m doing, means the world!
So nice to hear your bubbly giggles again. 🥰 I thought I was going to have to call the Coast Guard to go find you. I absolutely love this maritime history and I can't wait for the next episode. Of course, you always have an open invitation to visit the Presque Isle Maritime Museum in Erie, PA and see our part in history. That is...unless you don't associate with fresh water people.🤭
@frompinetopalm
4 ай бұрын
I grew up very near to a freshwater lake in NH! Would love to visit your local maritime museum. I’ve heard that one’s real nice.
Fun tour of a cool old schooner, with all the smiles and sunshine. You make me want to live near water and get a little runabout just to putz around. Looking forward to future episodes!
Would love to see another episode and your boat!
Soo good to see and hear your laugh. Best also for the tour and the fun of working and living on a boat
Fascinating stuff, but I'm definitely a land creature. LOL
@frompinetopalm
4 ай бұрын
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I love Camden! My family has a summer cottage one town north in Linconville that was my Great Grandfathers birthplace. So I go almost every year at least once. My Great great Grandfather was a barge captain that sailed from Duck Trap harbor to Hartford, CT. Duck Trap was a busy port back in the late 1800's and now you pass it by so fast on Rt 1 you'd barely know it was there.
@frompinetopalm
4 ай бұрын
Lincolnville is a very special place, I think. I always love those neighborhoods like Duck Trap and "So-and-so's Corner" that show up on maps... little villages in and of themselves that you can see some evidence of. Thanks so much for sharing the memory of your great grandfather and great great grandfather!
So good to see you. Loved the tour and the joy at just seeing people working on boats
@frompinetopalm
4 ай бұрын
Thanks you, Stephen!!
That was fun. Always looking at details and ideas as well for boat organization so nice to see some of those.
@frompinetopalm
4 ай бұрын
Ah! Good to know! Maybe I'll round up some interiors for you. I've been meaning to do that soooooomeday. :)
This was so good Anne ,thanks for having us along .
Beautiful boats!
Love the new channel. Keep 'em coming Annie!
@frompinetopalm
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Toby!!
Friends and boats are just a natural thing. Lovely!
Nice tour of the schooner!
Whoever designed those cabins must be good at Tetris...
@frompinetopalm
3 ай бұрын
Right?! That berth that fits under the side deck and has a grab rail so you can shoot your feet right in... I'm very impressed by the use of space in this boat that wasn't purpose-built for the tourism trade.
Looking forward to your next production! When will we see your boat. Cheers.
@frompinetopalm
4 ай бұрын
Oooh soon, I’m even thinking the next episode maybe.