Q: Will my children be ok for that long out on the water?  They might get restless...

A: Children always have a good time.  There are many different things to do around the boat, and you are welcome to bring along books and games, favorite foods, swimming gear,  etc. 
Maine State Law requires that all children 10 years of age or younger must wear a Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket) at all times.  The boat is equipped with a number of different sizes, but you can bring yours as well.
 

Q: What happens if there is a thunderstorm?

A: We try to avoid being near thunderstorms, and can often avoid them.  However, the boat is a very safe ocean-going vessel.  A lightning hit would probably destroy all the electronics, but is very unlikely to hurt anyone.
 

Q: What if the weather is bad when we're scheduled to go out?

A: We will make every effort to try to reschedule.  The lake is fun and interesting in many different types of weather, and we'll make sure you're absolutely safe and comfortable.
 

Q: What happens if there is no wind?

A: Moosehead Lake is rarely without wind, but we have motors as well.  During the 2006 season, we had the sails up during 92% of cruises.
 

Q: Do people get seasick?

A: Nobody has been seasick yet...  The motion of the boat on the lake is different than the ocean, and we try to avoid rough water when sensitive people are on board.
 

Q: Can we bring alcoholic beverages?

A: Yes, you may bring your own beer and drinks, but please consume them in moderation.  The boat does have (safe plastic) wine glasses, openers, and the usual assortment of galley (kitchen) equipment.
 

Q: What about bringing food?

A: You are welcome to bring your own food, or arrange for us to provide it.  The boat is equipped with a galley (kitchen) with the typical dishes, flatware and stuff you might need.  It has a refrigerator, sink and two-burner stove, and we can set up a gas grill on the aft rail when the boat isn't sailing.
 

Q: For overnight trips, where do we sleep?

A: You can sleep on the boat, or on land at one of the campsites.  The boat has two larger double berths aft and one smaller berth forward, so we can comfortably accommodate four people plus the captain.  Call us and we can talk about it.
 

Q: Do you  (bareboat) charter the boat without a captain?

A: No, we do not have insurance coverage for that.  Besides, Moosehead can be a tricky lake to sail, with numerous unmarked rocks and not much for charts.  You can certainly do some or all of the sailing though.

 

A: It was quite an adventure.  We hauled it over land from the Maine coast.  After stepping the mast and preparing the boat, professional boat hauler Lee Powell trailered it to Greenville.  We were escorted by the State Police with an oversize load permit.  It rained hard all day, so the picture below is a bit blurry, but it shows how an 18 ft wide boat goes down the road.