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	An article written by our staff and featured in The Charter Connection BE PART OF A TALL SHIPS PARADE THIS SUMMER Don't just watch these majestic vessels from the shore by Ed February 2007 Have you ever stood in the crowds and watched a procession of magnificent tall ships sailing by? From Norfolk, Virginia to Newport, RI and New York to Maine, these 'windjammer weekends' can be popular events. But instead of watching from the shore, why not be a participant? Several windjammers offer space aboard and some smaller yachts (like the schooner 'Bonnie Lynn shown above) can be chartered for your whole party. There are Tall Ships events in Charlestown, SC (May 17 - 20), Norfolk (June 7 - 12), Newport, RI (June 27 - July 1) and Halifax, NS (July 13 - 16). Maine's popular events include Boothbay Windjammer Days (week of June 25th), The Great Schooner Race (week of July 2nd), Rockland's Windjammer Parade (July 13), Eggemoggin Reach Regatta (August 4th), Camden Windjammer Weekend (week of August 27th) and The Shipyard Cup, Boothbay (September 7 - 9) The maxis pictured in this article are from The Shipyard Cup. I will never forget watching 'Endeavour' crossing tacks with 'Sumurun' and 'Victoria of Strathern' right off our bow. The skipper was sailing this 130' J, with its 165' mast and acres of sail, just like an overgrown dinghy! The boom is so massive. the crew walk along it when furling the main! Chartering a yacht like 'Endeavour' would be the thrill of a lifetime, but at over $70,000 per week, she is not for everyone. Fortunately there are boats for all budgets. Let's hear from you! Return to the Charter Connection home page Receive new articles by E-mail   Return to our Main Site Sign up to receive notification and a brief summary of new articles by e-mail. We will e-mail you short highlights of new articles as they are added to the magazine. Subscribe Unsubscribe   Return to BAREBOAT Pages. Return to CREWED Boat Pages. Return to NEWSLETTER Home Page. Need help finding your way around? Click on the site directory . See where you have been and the best places to go next! Your Suggestions   How to contact us We are always interested in new ideas for our newsletter. If you have any suggestions, special concerns or comments, fill out one of our Suggestion Forms.   Ed Hamilton & Company 37 Washington St., Wiscasset, ME 04578 Call Toll Free 1-800-621-7855 in the Continental U.S. & Canada Tel (207) 882-7855 / Fax (207) 882-7851 Request literature or contact us via E-MAIL We look forward to helping you plan your vacation.