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awesome shots (as usual) Lou!! the one with the crew standing on the sails is really exceptional!! do you get any say in your assignments? like at least getting to volunteer for ones that you know would interest you more than others?
Oh, those are beautiful.I've be on a bunch of Windjammer Barefoot Cruises, which are on large sailing ships... I want to say 200'-300'. There are only about 100 passengers, so you get to know everyone, and it's all VERY informal. Because the ships are small, you visit smaller ports and see things the large ocean liners miss. Really recommendable! They do the Caribbean.
Me, too, Louis! I did many trips during the wild 'n wooly '80's, and still go when I can. They've toned it down these days, trying for more of a family market. But certain cruises / ships are still known for certain types of ... fun There is a fantastic book about the hurricaine that sunk the Fantome. The Ship and the Storm. Don't know the author, but it's really gripping, and quite well researched - from weather conditions, to the decisions made by Windjammer, to the shipmates and their families. Really eerie to read it, knowing some of those who died were the same guys who grasped your hand while you went from launch to ship.You can find it used, probably, or even new.
Louis, Beautiful photos as usual! I love Newport watching the afternoon J boat races or if your lucky seeing the old America's Cup sails going out into the bay. There is a terrific bar/restaurant/notel right at the point that is fun to just have drinks and watch the races (Can't remember the name now...I guess this AAARP can formally say a senior moment).Gary
