Members of the American Sailing Association are currently onboard the “Arabella” experiencing the history of sailing and maritime culture in the United States. On Sunday they set sail from Newport, RI, the sailing capital of our country. Their journey will take them to the fascinating islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket as well as the beautiful port of Cuttyhunk.
Here’s what a few of the guests had to say…
“Everything is taken care of. You don’t have to worry about anything. You just sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery, fresh sea air and fantastic ports of call to explore. In a very short time, we all got to know each other and everyone felt like family to me. Talking and joking around with my 30 new friends was energizing for me. I love meeting new people and hearing their stories. I learned a lot, and enjoyed sharing this brief moment in time and space on this lovely boat called the Arabella.”
Tracy Kosbau
“What do a film producer , a tech consultant, a dad and his son have in common with a group of Puritans? They all boarded a boat named Arabella bound for Massachusetts, albeit 385 years apart. Unlike John Winthrop and crew the modern passengers sailed in comfort on an ASA sponsored voyage to Martha’s Vinyard, Nantucket and Cuttyhunk islands. All fair winds and following seas–mostly. The only ones missing were the professor and Mary Ann!”
Tim Shuman
“Absolutely no better way to relax… A full day of sailing aboard the “melts my heart” Arabella, lobster for dinner and slow trip back to the schooner during golden hour. Fantastic!”
U.S. Coast Guard “Eagle” at Ft. Adams in Newport, RI
Reading, relaxation, an ocean view, wind in the sails and fresh sea air – all aboard the amazing “Arabella”. What more can you ask for…
Awesome offerings of Lobster with melted butter, corn on the cob, sweet potatoes, clams and chowder were had by all at the Cutty Hunk lobster boil,
Sunset at Cutty Hunk- Red sky at night, sailor’s delight
Panoramic sunset from the deck of the Arabella on our last night aboard
ASA member’s event attendee Bill Dowlin gazing off into the blue sky and water onboard “Arabella”!
Awesome offerings of Lobster with melted butter, corn on the cob, sweet potatoes, clams and chowder were had by all at the Cutty Hunk lobster boil,
Cindy Shabes stepping out to enjoy fresh ocean air on the “Arabella” deck.
ASA member Chris Tucker working on the
“ASA Arabella” movie!
Dowlin Anderson and Rita Z. enjoy the ever changing vistas as we move closer to Martha’s Vineyard on board “Arabella”
Nantucket harbor
Scott McEwen takes the helm as we begin our 3 hour sail to Cutty Hunk.
The Arabella Crew, Left to right: engineer Mike, head steward Skip, 1st mate Arjen, deck hand and dinghy driver Jay, Captain Bill, deck hand Rains and deck hand /steward Caitlin
Peter Isler (ASA founding board member), Ted Turner, and Dennis Conner have all sailed on this America’s Cup winning 12 meter named “Courageous”.
Three cheers for the red, white and blue in Edgartown harbor!
Arabella deckhand “Rains” – he was also on the crew when ASA went to the Bvis on Arabella in March earlier this year
U.S. Coast Guard “Eagle” at Ft. Adams in Newport, RI
Edgartown lighthouse
Awesome offerings of Lobster with melted butter, corn on the cob, sweet potatoes, clams and chowder were had by all at the Cutty Hunk lobster boil,
We have been privy to the homemade offerings of chef Eric extraordinaire! Watermelon mint salad, coconut rice and so much more.
Busy #WeekendOnTheWater onboard the Arabella in Newport Rhode Island
The crew and guests spring into action raising the sails as a team
Deckhand/steward Caitlin charts our sailing course to Cutty Hunk
Vintage Nantucket Lighthouse viewed from the water.
Friends reunite aboard the Arabella – Donna, Fred, Gerri, Julie, Jeff and Bonnie
Awesome offerings of Lobster with melted butter, corn on the cob, sweet potatoes, clams and chowder were had by all at the Cutty Hunk lobster boil,
Cindy Shabes, ASA President, at Edgartown Yacht Club with “Columbia” a classic 12 meter yacht
Melanie Seft and Timothy Shuman enjoying the sail aboard “Arabella”
Diane Dowlin enjoys the first sail aboard the “Arabella” while watching her husband Bill take the helm!
The Arabella anchored near Edgartown
Arabella against the backdrop of a sandy beach, blue water and sky in Edgartown.
The Arabella in repose at sunset in Cutty Hunk Island
Edgartown beach
At Cutty Hunk with Melanie Senft and Tim Shurman
12 meter regatta in Edgartown
Lenny Shabes, the founder of ASA, alongside Cindy Shabes, the president of ASA, as they sail onboard “Arabella”
“Arabella” Captain Bill Mylett is silhouetted by the warm hues of the setting sun.
U.S. Coast Guard “Eagle” gets a five gun salute from Ft. Adams in Newport, RI
Arabella deck hand, Rains is enjoying his lobster at the Cutty Hunk lobster boil!
Picturesque Nantucket
Captain Bill supervises raising the sails in preparation of our sail to Cutty Hunk
“Arabella” at anchor in Newport harbor
“Arabella” had all 8 sails were up on our glorious is filled 6 hour sail from Newport to Martha vineyard on Monday.
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