ADVENTURE VACATION TRIPS 

The sun rises over the Atlantic waters, you are at the wheel, the power and mystique of a traditional gaff rigged schooner extends before you.  Blazing white canvas billow above your head, and the stiff breeze brings the welcome smell of breakfast wafting back from the galley.  Soon, your first watch will end, with many more experiences to come on your way along the Atlantic Coast.  You have miles to go aboard the grand Liberty Clipper….

Liberty Clipper, a newly renovated gaff-rigged schooner, is a replica of the renowned Baltimore Clippers, made famous over a century ago for their speedy and safe rounding of Cape Horn on expeditions to the California Gold Rush.  Her authentic design is exceeded only by a state-of-the-art galley, modern accommodations for up to 20 guests, and a newly adorned grand salon.

 Nothing compares to the feel of gliding effortlessly through the waves of endlessly stretching seas.  Join us for the adventure vacation of a lifetime, sailing all, or part of the way on Liberty Clippers’ Key West to Boston, or Boston to Key West journey!  Memories are made, stories are told, and friendships that will last a lifetime are born on the water.

 WHO ARE THE TRIPS FOR?  

These trips are for anyone who has ever wished to sail large ships on the open ocean.  For the fullest experience we suggest that passengers take part in the shipboard activities, while maintaining personal time.  Such activities include participating in the operation of the ship, learning navigation, and

assuming responsibility for the vessel.  Furthermore, while at sea, each passenger can be assigned to a watch, captained by one of our experienced crew.  The watch captain will tailor your responsibility to your ability and /or desire to learn.  Each of three watches will be responsible for sailing and navigating the ship for four out of every twelve hours at sea.  However, there will be plenty of time for relaxing, reading, catching the sun and watching the dolphins play.

2008 SCHEDULE AND PRICES  

The listed fares are per person, and include passage, accommodations in semi-private cabins, three meals a day, and an opportunity for relaxation that only an ocean voyage under sail can offer!  Alcoholic beverages (available on board) and airfare not included.

May 19 – June 1, Key West to Boston

Board in Key West (8:00-9:00am) and sail up the Florida coast, steadily riding the Gulf Stream north. We will sail for 3 or 4 days before stopping in Charleston, SC. Sailing time and ports will depend on weather. Leaving Charleston on May 24 you will experience an exciting sail along the Outer Banks and around Cape Hatteras, east of the Chesapeake Bay toward Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod. A possible stop before heading into Boston might be Block Island or Nantucket.

Fare: $2,000.00 per person.  ($1,100.00 per individual leg.)  

August 30 – September 1, Boston – Gloucester Schooner Race

Board in Boston and spend a day sailing north to Gloucester.  Experience a bracing day of racing along Cape Ann with other New England Schooners, and enjoy the sail south, back to Boston.

Fare: $600.00 per person.  

October 9 – October 14, Providence to Baltimore

Sail southbound along the southern coast of New England and the Long Island and New Jersey coasts.  Continuing on up the Delaware Bay, we will anchor briefly in the Sassafrass before traveling through the C&D canal, and the mud flats of the North Chesapeake, towards Baltimore.  Passengers are required to disembark by 5:00 pm on October 14.

Fare: $600.00 per person.

October 15 – October 19, Baltimore to Norfolk
(The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race)

Sail and Crew with the 2005 Champion Liberty Clipper

Board in Baltimore (noon) and sail with us for a majestic Tall Ship Parade of Sail in Baltimore Harbor.  Depart Baltimore Thursday morning for Annapolis and the start of the Race.  Special weekend events in Norfolk.  Passengers will be required to disembark by noon, Sunday, October 19.

Fare: $800.00 per person. 

October 20 – October 25, Norfolk to Charleston

October 26 – October 31, Charleston to Key West

Board in Norfolk (2:00pm) and spend a couple of days sailing towards Beaufort, and then on towards Charleston arriving by October 25. Depart Charleston October 26 for the last southbound leg, hugging the coast and reefs of Florida and the Keys, en route to our final destination, Key West!  Unscheduled stops at interesting ports may be made at the discretion of the captain.  Passengers will be required to disembark by noon, October 31.

BOOKING YOUR TRIP  

To book your adventure vacation trip aboard the Schooner Liberty Clipper, please print out and complete the booking form.  May through October submit it to the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships, 67 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 (Phone: 617-742-0333 / Fax: 617-742-1322).  November through April submit it to Schooner Liberty Clipper, PO Box 1662, Key West, FL 33041 (Phone: 305-295-0095).  Do not hesitate to call us or email us with any questions you may have regarding these trips and please contact us or leave a message, so we will be sure to look for your booking.

WHAT TO BRING

Liberty will provide your cabin: bed linens, blanket, pillow and towels. The weather from Key West to Boston in May will cool daily, varying from the mid 80's to the high 50's and 60's.
The weather from Boston to Norfolk in October will cool daily, varying from the high 50's to 60's. From Norfolk south, temperatures will warm daily, from the high 60's, into the 70's and then into the mid 80's. You will want to have comfortable layered clothing to provide protection from cold and wet to hot. You should bring:

A good attitude
A warm winter type jacket, such as a ski parka
Wool sweater
Wool hat and socks
Warm gloves
Long underwear
Flannel shirts and comfortable pants
Foul weather gear, including jacket, pants and boots
Light shirts and t-shirts
Shorts
Soft soled boat shoes or sneakers
Personal toiletry items

Optional:        

rigging knife
penlight flashlight
camera
notebook or personal diary
seasick pills/patches
reading materials
sunscreen

You should pack in soft duffel bags to ensure ease of stowage and access during the trip. There is some storage under the bunks and a limited amount of hanging space in each cabin, but you will find that keeping things in your "sea bag" is the easiest approach to seaboard living.