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Q: Do you really sail or just motor?
A: We never go out without hoisting sails. Normally we use the engine for a few minutes to get underway and get the sails up, and again for a few minutes at the end of the trip for docking after the sails are lowered . On the rare days when there is insufficient wind for sailing, we must assist with the engine but that's the exception rather than the rule. Q: I've never sailed before. Do I need to know how to help? A: No. Probably half of our passengers have never sailed before. You can sit back and watch us do it all. |
Capt. Rob is happy to let you take a turn at the helm. It's the perfect photo op!
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Q: I'd like to bear a hand and get involved. Is that allowed?
A: Sure! Let us know and we'll be happy to let you haul away on a halyard or take a trick at the wheel.
Q: Can we bring a camera?
A: It's definitely recommended.
Q: Is it O.K. to bring alcoholic beverages?
A: You’re welcome to bring beer or wine aboard but not hard liquor. (Except on private charters). Of course, as a courtesy to the other passengers, we ask that you exercise discretion. "What shall we do with a drunken sailor?" Maroon 'em ashore!
Q: Are pets allowed?
A: Due to limited deck space only service animals are allowed. Both your pet and your shipmates will have a better time if your pet stays ashore.
Q: What is a schooner?
A: It's a fore-and-aft rigged (as opposed to square-rigged) sailing vessel with (at least) two masts, the taller of which is abaft (behind) the shorter one.
Q: What happens if it rains?
A: We get wet. We therefore try not to get caught out. If we have a brief light shower we just ignore it but if it rains hard we hurry back to the dock. If weather shortens the trip by 50% or more we give you back 100% of your money. Otherwise there is no refund for a trip shortened by weather.
Q: Are we going to tip?
A: If you mean "capsize," no. A good sailing breeze causes the boat to incline toward the leeward side and this is normal, perfectly safe and part of the fun. It's called "heeling" not "tipping." Tipping means giving the crew a gratuity if you feel they've earned it. On the Windfall II all tips are given to the mate even if the tip is handed to the skipper. It's a good way to show you've enjoyed the trip but if there's something you feel we could improve upon we'd be equally grateful to hear about that. As the old expression goes, "If we've done something wrong, please tell us -- if we've done it right please tell others!"
Q: Been sailing all your life?
A: Not yet!
A: Sure! Let us know and we'll be happy to let you haul away on a halyard or take a trick at the wheel.
Q: Can we bring a camera?
A: It's definitely recommended.
Q: Is it O.K. to bring alcoholic beverages?
A: You’re welcome to bring beer or wine aboard but not hard liquor. (Except on private charters). Of course, as a courtesy to the other passengers, we ask that you exercise discretion. "What shall we do with a drunken sailor?" Maroon 'em ashore!
Q: Are pets allowed?
A: Due to limited deck space only service animals are allowed. Both your pet and your shipmates will have a better time if your pet stays ashore.
Q: What is a schooner?
A: It's a fore-and-aft rigged (as opposed to square-rigged) sailing vessel with (at least) two masts, the taller of which is abaft (behind) the shorter one.
Q: What happens if it rains?
A: We get wet. We therefore try not to get caught out. If we have a brief light shower we just ignore it but if it rains hard we hurry back to the dock. If weather shortens the trip by 50% or more we give you back 100% of your money. Otherwise there is no refund for a trip shortened by weather.
Q: Are we going to tip?
A: If you mean "capsize," no. A good sailing breeze causes the boat to incline toward the leeward side and this is normal, perfectly safe and part of the fun. It's called "heeling" not "tipping." Tipping means giving the crew a gratuity if you feel they've earned it. On the Windfall II all tips are given to the mate even if the tip is handed to the skipper. It's a good way to show you've enjoyed the trip but if there's something you feel we could improve upon we'd be equally grateful to hear about that. As the old expression goes, "If we've done something wrong, please tell us -- if we've done it right please tell others!"
Q: Been sailing all your life?
A: Not yet!