BOARDING / RETURNING

 

• The dock is at 11 Front Street, Rockland, Maine 04841

• Boarding for all Overnight cruises is 0900, with dock return by 3pm. 

• Boarding is 15 - 20 minutes prior to departure.

• Gratuities are very much appreciated by the crew at the end of your sail. 10% is customary. 

 

PACKING

 

• Seasonal temperatures vary from the mid-fifties and mid-seventies.

• The dress is casual and outdoorsy, no formal attire needed.

• Bring clothing that can be layered as temperatures fluctuate.

• Bring rain gear, jacket, pants, and boots if you have it.

• 2 pair of soft rubber soled shoes with non-skid soles, along with sandals and rain boots, comfortable and safe.

• Sunscreen if you use it.

• Sunglasses.

• Hats! A warm watch cap for the evening and a brimmed hat is recommended.

 

LUGGAGE

 

• Canvas duffels or soft-sided totes stow better than hard case luggage.

• A couple of smaller bags are better than one large.

• Flying with a hard case or traveling after? You can repack into a soft canvas duffel and we can stow your luggage ashore.

• If you have a small backpack for day trips we recommend it.

 

CABIN ACCOMMODATIONS

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•  Children's Fares:​​

  • 5 and under: sail free with 2 adult fares* 

  • 6 -13: 25% off with 2 full Adult fares*

  • 14 and over: Adult Fare

• Sink with running hot and cold water.

  • Two Heads (restrooms) with hot showers on deck. ​

• Tap water is potable.

• Reading lights over the berths, but we like headlamps with a red light too, please be cognizant of night blinding those on watch with white light on deck at night.

• USB outlets in all cabins for charging.

• Some cabins have AC outlets for sleep apnea. Please notify us.

• Please use earphones for external audio.

• No need to bring a hair dryer or curling iron, the wind and humidity will take care of that!

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BOOKING CAPACITIES:​​​

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• Over-night sails: 20 passengers, 11 Cabins

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VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS:

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• 58.8' LOD (Length On Deck) 

• 19.5' Beam (widest point)

• 99' LOA (Length Overall)

• 52 GRT (Gross Registered Tonnage)

• Official hull number 003362

• Year Completed 1886

• Built-in Mauricetown N.J

• Hull Material, Wood

• Call Sign WDJ9164

 

LINENS

 

• Sheets, blankets, and pillows are provided.

• Bath, hand and face towels are provided.

 

CELL PHONE RECEPTION

 

• Cell phone reception depends on your carrier, but it’s okay it’s nice to unplug for a few days.

• If you need to leave an emergency contact with someone at home (207) 593-8811.

• Messages are checked on a regular basis.

 

MEALS / DRINKS & THE LAW

 

• Wicked fine meals are provided, all cooked fresh aboard by Chef Adam. 

• On multi-night cruises, dinner is not provided on boarding night.

• Coffee and hot water are almost always available after 7, 6:30 if we’re lucky.

• One day wonder's first meal is lunch; Multi-Night cruises, first meal is breakfast the next morning. 

• Tap water is Potable, no need to bring bottled water

• The BOYD N. SHEPPARD has a liquor license and onboard bar, "The Red Lead Drinkery". We offer cocktails, beer and wine for sale onboard. Sales tax will be added.

• There’s an ice chest for guest use.

• Please use moderation with alcohol consumption, USCG law, no illicit drugs on board the vessel. Though newly legal in Maine, marijuana is still illegal on a Federal level. Beause our ship fall's under government inspection and so Federal Law, this means that any substance that is illegal on the Federal level is prohibited aboard. 

• Guests are responsible for their own actions please respect each other, the boat, and the crew, have fun.

• Meal times are 8ish, 12ish, and 6ish along with a cookie course, hors d'oeuvres, and dessert. 

 

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