"In Camden Harbor" by Doug Mills
Maine Windjammers Mary Day, Lewis R. French and Angelique anchored in Camden Harbor. [08312012]
Connecticut and Rhode Island's online news and entertainment magazine.
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
"Portland Breakwater Light" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Portland Breakwater Light" by Doug Mills
A view of the Portland Breakwater Light [Bug Light] and Fort Gorges.[10032014]
Monday, December 29, 2014
Connecticut and Rhode Island 7 Day Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. North wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 7 to 13 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
"Rockland, Maine" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Rockland, Maine" by Doug Mills
The American Eagle, Nathaniel Bowditch, Isaac H Evans and Angelique gather at Rockland, Maine. [07152011]
Sunday, December 28, 2014
"Sailing Into Rockland" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Sailing Into Rockland" by Doug Mills
Stephen Taber and Angelique sailing into Rockland harbor past the Rockland Breakwater Light.[07112008]
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Saturday, December 27, 2014
"A Good Wind" The Maine Windjammer Project
"A Good Wind" by Doug Mills
The historic schooner Victory Chimes catches a good wind coming into Rockland Maine. [06072010]
Friday, December 26, 2014
Holiday Greeting From Victory Chimes
As we enter a quarter century of ownership, we want to wish each of you - who have joined us and been part of our history with Victory Chimes - a Happy Holiday and prosperous New Year.
As most of us realize, Victory Chimes has a soul and we are all connected with her in our own particular way. We are part of her proud history in the “here and now” as her sails catch an optimistic wind and her bow cuts a wake still leaving a mark upon turbulent waters of Maritime and American history. She has proudly sailed under the American ensign for 115 years now. Victory Chimes is the end of the line - the soul operating survivor - of the once massive fleet of three-masted or larger American schooners that grew this country’s economy during America’s Golden Age of Sail.
In 2014 Victory Chimes, launched in 1900 in the small town of Bethel, Delaware, celebrated her 60th year Down East. The waters of Penobscot Bay are where her legend grew; where she became an iconic image to artists, photographers, and millions of tourists. So much so, that a schooner launched in the Chesapeake Bay, made its way onto the back of the Maine State quarter. She was put there by an adoring Maine public who voted her image sailing by the Pemaquid Light, onto their quarter. Voters realized Victory Chimes represented the last of the large working schooners Maine had launched in the thousands, but were now all gone. They realized she’d been a symbol of Maine for more than a half century. It didn’t deter them that she wasn’t Maine built, they felt she earned the right as a worthy representative of Maine’s maritime history by out lasting the rest.
We continue to sail her like she was sailed in 1900, and we continue sailing Penobscot Bay that provided such a great sailing season in 2014. The weather was beautiful, the breezes mostly fair and the scenery, as always- exquisite.
Even though we’ve guided Victory Chimes through the enchanted islands in and around Penobscot Bay, it still reveals new charms to us constantly. This past season we saw whales, dozens of Bald Eagles, seals and amazing wildlife. We saw meteor showers from a secluded anchorage. The Northern Lights once and an evening where the Milky Way looked so close you could swim in it.
Victory Chimes took Line Honors in the Great Schooner Race (First across the finish line) for the second straight year. A photo with Victory Chimes in it won the Maine Windjammer Association Photo Contest for the second straight year. We had a beautiful wedding aboard, some great theme cruises and some awesome sailing hitting 9-10 knots on several occasions. We are including this summer’s sailing schedule in hopes that you’ll come back and join us in making more memories.
As caretakers you renew us each year with your loyalty and support. You make us feel like we are still in our 30s realizing a proud dream of owning and sailing the last of America’s large schooner still working under sail.
Enjoy your families and friends this Holiday Season. Thanks for your support.
Capt Kip Files and Capt Paul DeGaeta
[Video and Stills by Shoot Maine Studios Rockland Maine]
"Morning Flight" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Morning Flight" by Doug Mills
Early morning flight at the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse. [10212010]
www.mainewindjammerproject.com
Thursday, December 25, 2014
"Merry Christmas" from The Maine Windjammer Project
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
From
The Maine Windjammer Project
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
"Merry Christmas" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Merry Christmas" by Doug Mills
A very Merry Christmas to all from The Maine Windjammer Project!
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
"Winter Snow" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Winter Snow" by Doug Mills
Winter snow at North End Shipyard, home to american Eagle, Heritage and Isaac H. Evans. [12272010]
Monday, December 22, 2014
Connecticut and Rhode Island 7 Day Forecast
Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 49. East wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 56. East wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 47. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
"Maine Windjammer" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Maine Windjammer" by Doug Mills
The Maine Windjammer Angelique arriving at WoodenBoat Cove in Brooklin Maine. [09092014]
Sunday, December 21, 2014
"The American Eagle" The Maine Windjammer Project
"The American Eagle" by Doug Mills
The American Eagle returning to her hoe port of Rocklend Maine.[06282014]
Saturday, December 20, 2014
"Two Lights" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Two Lights" by Doug Mills
Two Lights Lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.[10032014]
Friday, December 19, 2014
"Fort Gorges" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Fort Gorges" by Doug Mills
A view of Fort Gorges and Spring Point Lighthouse from Fort Preble in South Portland Maine. [10032014]
Susan L. Talbott to Retire as Director and C.E.O. of Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Talbott, who took over the museum in 2008, told the Board of Trustees that in order to ensure a smooth transition for the institution she will leave after upgraded and expanded galleries reopen Fall 2015.
"I've experienced great professional and personal satisfaction in advancing the nation's oldest art museum and bringing its world-renowned collection to the next level," Talbott said. "Looking ahead, I am eager to explore a different chapter in my life and career, and can do so assuredly, knowing the museum is stronger and poised for continued success in the future. I am proud of all we have accomplished."
Taking charge of a museum that needed repair and modernization, Talbott first tackled deferred maintenance and restoration of the Wadsworth Atheneum's historic buildings. Spurred by Talbott's directorship, the state of Connecticut awarded the Wadsworth Atheneum the remaining funds needed to complete its $33 million renovation, increasing public gallery space by more than 25% without any new construction. Talbott's forward-thinking renovation significantly increased efficiencies via the installation of a proprietary power plant and new HVAC system, as well as a state-of-the-art storage facility. In addition to upgrading the physical, brick and mortar museum, Talbott also built a strong, competent staff of curatorial and administrative professionals, strengthening the core of personnel charged with continuing forward momentum into the future.
"The Wadsworth Atheneum has benefited enormously from Susan's outstanding leadership and
Thursday, December 18, 2014
"Spring Point Light" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Spring Point Light" by Doug Mills
Spring Point Light as seen from Fort Preble in South Portland Maine.[10032014]
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
"Grace Bailey" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Grace Bailey" by Doug Mills
The Grace Bailey, one of the original Windjammers, sailing off Rockport, Maine. [07062012]
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