CULINARY VACATIONS

THE SCHOONER STEPHEN TABER Rockland, Maine United States www.stephentaber.com
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Come on a sailing adventure of a lifetime aboard the Stephen Taber, America's Good Luck Ship!
The Schooner Stephen Taber is the oldest documented sailing vessel in continuous service in the United States, a National Historic Landmark. The Taber operates three, four, and six-day sailing vacations off the coast of Maine. The Schooner Stephen Taber sails around the Penobscot Bay, exploring its beautiful waters, islands and wildlife. This historic windjammer was built in 1871 and still has no inboard engine. A trip on the Taber offers people a uniquely authentic adventure rarely experienced in this day and age. Passengers can help sail the boat if they wish or they can sit, read and take in the magnificent beauty of the Maine coast. The Taber is 68 feet on deck and carries 22 passengers with five crew.

Whether charging across the bay with a steady following breeze or just ghosting along with a late-afternoon zephyr, you will thrill to being a part of this extraordinary sailing adventure.

Food is The Schooner Stephen Taber's Specialty
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Every aspect of this sail was choreographed to perfection. A job well done by the captain and his superb crew. Everyone's sailing skills, the food, the personability, the food, music, the food, storytelling, and, oh yes, the food blew me away. Continued success! —Emily from Allenstown, NH

For years, the Taber has been famous for galley fare, and they cherish this tradition dearly. Ellen's famous New England cookery has been continually featured in the media, including New England Living, The Boston Globe, SAIL magazine, The New York Times, and The Food Network. Ellen's cookbook, A Taste of the Taber, is in its fifth edition. Though retired, her influence is still strong in the Taber galley, and you are sure to be dazzled by the fare, prepared with the finest fresh, local ingredients.

All meals, including fresh daily bread and pastries, are prepared on the galley's vintage woodstove and are guaranteed to hit the spot. You'll awake every morning to sumptuous aromas, and are always welcome in the galley to visit. Lunch, served on deck, usually consists of hearty soups of chowders, hot rolls, and salads.

One of the finest restaurants in New England. —Jed from New Paltz, NY

Dinner in the lamp-lit galley might feature a roast, freshly caught seafood, or perhaps a traditional New England Boiled Dinner. Rounding out the meal are fresh seasonal vegetables with fresh herbs from the garden, and a good old-fashioned dessert, like strawberry-rhubarb pie with hand-churned ice cream. The highlight of each trip is the Downeast all-you-can-eat lobster bake cooked and served on a secluded beach.

Couldn't have dreamed of a better week! The sailing, the scenery, the FOOD! Each would have been great alone—and we got all 3! What a Captain! What a crew! A high bar has been set for any future adventure! Wheeeeeee!!! —Lori from Phoenix, AZ

"Aficionados consider the Taber to be the last bastion of traditional New England Fare." —The Boston Globe

"Magnificent paella!." —The Food Network

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