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Windjammer. A windjammer is a commercial sailing ship with multiple masts that may be square rigged, or fore-and-aft rigged, or a combination of the two. The informal term "windjammer" arose during the transition from the Age of Sail to the Age of Steam during the 19th century. The Oxford English Dictionary records the word "windjamming" from ...
Located at Front Beach on the Isle of Palms, The Windjammer is Charleston's premier live music beach venue for over the last 50 years. From local bands to big name artists, guests can enjoy the best in live music. The Windjammer also offers delicious beach eats with menu items including buffalo chicken wings, cheeseburgers, fish & chips, and ...
- Windjammers Are Powered By Sails. Also referred to as tall ships, windjammers are commercial sailing ships with multiple masts. They have no engines and are powered by the wind and tides.
- Many Windjammers Are National Historic Landmarks. The Riggin was built in 1927 as an oyster dredger in the Delaware Bay. She was built by Charles Riggin in Dorchester, New Jersey and named for his sons Jacob and Edward.
- Windjammers Are Eco-Conscious. Sailing is a sustainable way to travel. The Riggin was given the Environmental Leadership in Hospitality award by the State of Maine —the first and only windjammer to be given the honor.
- Guests Help Sail The Schooners. I read that hoisting the sails and sailing the historic schooner is part of the experience on Maine windjammer cruises.
Enjoy a classic sailing experience on a windjammer, a tall-masted ship with multiple decks and cabins. Find out what to expect on a windjammer cruise, compare different ships and itineraries, and book your trip with Adventure Life.
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Enjoy a tropical getaway at this Caribbean resort with villas, suites, and condos. Explore the lush hillside, the beach, and the activities at Windjammer Landing.
Experience the thrill of windjamming on the Maine coast, where you can enjoy the scenery, wildlife, and hospitality of the largest fleet of traditional tall ships in the Americas. Choose from various itineraries and vessels to find your perfect cruise and reconnect with the joy of life.
Windjammer is known as an extremely well maintained facility with a friendly staff and super-clean apartments. Unique to the Windjammer Resort Hotel is that from our beach you can snorkel or dive to a renowned coral reef, walk to the best fishing/sightseeing pier in South Florida and to a variety of shopping, restaurants and bars nearby.
