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{Adventure sailing at its finest}
One of the hands-down coolest cruises I took last year was the one I had the most doubts about initially: A three-night wine cruise aboard a 160-foot-long schooner originally built in 1924.The Schooner Zodiac (schoonerzodiac.com) is no ordinary cruise experience: It is a fully immersive sailing adventure through Washington State’s San Juan Islands that will win your heart over in no time.Based out of Bellingham, Wash., the Zodiac returns for another exciting season this year that began with a dinner cruise on April 27 and wraps up with a three-day San Juan Islands Getaway voyage on Oct. 11.The ship operates a full schedule of four-day cruises with themes ranging from Lighthouses of the San Juan Islands to Brewery and Seafood cruises, and even a special women-only sailing on Aug. 1.If you’re up for a real adventure, though,[url=http://www.michael-korshandbags-outlet.net]Michael Kors Outlet[/url], nothing beats the massive 13-day Voyage to Desolation Sound on July 15. The trip sells out every year, so I’d pounce on this one quickly.In addition to its cruises, the Schooner Zodiac is now offering a series of winemaker’s dinner sails that complement the line’s beer-themed sails that highlight a different Bellingham brewery on each trip.There are several sailings from now until Oct. 24.Each has its own theme and featured vintner or brewery, and typically sails from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal at 5:30 p.m. and returns at 9 p.m.Inside,[url=http://www.michael-korshandbags-outlet.net]Michael Kors Handbags[/url], the Zodiac is charmingly cosy, with public spaces that have been faithfully restored and beautiful, polished wood and brightwork at every turn.Part of the allure of sailing aboard the Zodiac can be found in her fabulous team of volunteer crew members.These people not only know how to sail, they’re enthusiastic about it, too.And you’ll get the chance to have as much hands-on knowledge as you could ever hope for during your time aboard her: Multi-night guests can stand on bow watch, assist with navigation, learn about charts and radio communications, and yes,[url=http://www.michael-korshandbags-outlet.net]Michael Kors Handbags Outlet[/url], even swab the decks.But it’s fun — trust me. I spent some enjoyable time making the brightwork on the ship’s engine telegraph sparkle, washed the decks,[url=http://www.michael-korshandbags-outlet.net]michael kors canada[/url], climbed up on the sails and even assisted in navigating the ship around a lighthouse.I doubt they’ll let me do that on the bridge of my next mainstream cruise.Visit fromthedeckchair.com for all the latest cruise news and live voyage reports.
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