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Their teamwork makes sailing one of the larger
windjammers look easy but it's because of their years of experience
working together. You may find either one at the wheel, or working
along side crew and passengers alike to sheet in sails, coil lines
or furl the sails at day's end. Passengers are amazed by Linda's
non-stop activity. Throughout the week you'll find her frequenting
the galley keeping a watchful eye over the preparation of meals,
if not actually kneading the bread dough or rolling out a half dozen
pie crusts. Midweek on a sunny afternoon she'll have an impromptu
ship's store, describing the items as she unpacks them. All while
carrying on conversations with passengers or crew.
There's more to a week aboard though than sailing.
Don't be surprised when Doug and Linda take a seat at your table
for breakfast, joining in the recounting of yesterday's adventures.
Doug may go into storyteller mode after dinner in the evening, captivating
everyone with his stories laced with DownEast humor. Guests who
have sailed before often put in their request for a particular story
on the first day of a trip. Linda perhaps will give you a tour of
the evening sky right from the schooner deck, pointing out different
constellations. The sky, undisturbed by city lights, appears awash
with tiny diamonds, perfect for stargazing.
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