Topic: Hyannis Port Attractions: The Catboat Eventide Sailboat Excursions
Hyannis Port Attractions: The Catboat Eventide Sailboat Excursions
Captain Marcus M. Sherman and his crew have been operating public sailboat excursions in Hyannis Harbor for over 105,000 satisfied passengers since 1987. They will reopen May 23, 2008. You can plan to join them for a relaxing sailboat ride with your family, friends or business associates aboard the Catboat “Eventide.”
The Eventide is a Catboat class of sailboat of authentic traditional local design. The sailboat is 34 feet long, has a wide 10 food beam and a sloop rigged mast 38 feet tall that assures a steady, smooth, and comfortable ride. With the centerboard up, they can sail in only 30 inches of water, which allows you to get much closer to coastal attractions than other Hyannis excursion boats.
The boat is hand varnished teak with mahogany furnishings and has secure nonskid painted decks. Passengers are able to move about the boat from cabin-top to cockpit or into the cabin. The seating areas are comfortably padded with excellent back support in most seats. Handicapped passengers are accommodated in safety and comfort; however, a wheelchair cannot be used on board. They have a clean, comfortable, private, practical toilet and washbasin in the head.
History of the Catboat
Catboats were so named because they behave like a cat with quick, agile, well-balanced and quiet movement. Catboats were developed in the early 1800’s and used around Cape Cod for all types of coastal fishing and local transport. Catboats are now more popular for cruising and racing.
The Eventide Catboat was built in Kingston, Massachusetts in 1933 as the last and largest of several big cats.
Typical sailing cruise includes:
• Departure from Hyannis Inner Harbor
• Sailing through the Hyannis Yacht Club anchorage area past more than 200 fine boats and yachts
• Through scenic Lewis Bay
Routes and destinations of their scheduled public excursions of a private charter include:
• Hyannis Port Trips: Sailing out Hyannis Channel, past Dunbar Point, past Great Island, past Kalmus beach, over peaceful Hyannis Port Harbor with sailing especially close to the Kennedy’s’ beach, passing near the Kennedy’s’ beautiful sailing yachts anchored off the Hyannis Port Yacht Club. This is a popular cruise. Your favorite beverage and sandwich is served from their galley.
• Blue Water Sail: Sails offshore into Nantucket Sound, off Point Gammon and returning to dock. There are excellent views of three historic lighthouses: Olde Hyannis Light, Point Gammon Light, and Channel Point Light. Premium bottled beer from their bar is available.
• Sunset/Cocktail Cruise: This cruise is noted for “serious relaxation.” There is no particular destination or route. The Captain takes best advantage of the conditions to spend maximum time under sail power, however, usual sail is over to the Pine Cove Wildlife Sanctuary, a beautiful unspoiled salt marsh up close. It is an area inhabited with several species of protected marine and shore birds such osprey, black cormorant, blue heron, green heron, white egret, loon, swan, Canada goose, various ducks, terns, sandpipers and gulls. You might even see white tailed deer, red tail fox and coyote on the shore. The only sounds here are bird calls and wind in the rigging. You can enjoy your favorite beverage with a lobster roll, shrimp cocktail or prime roast beef sandwich from their galley.
• The Starlight Cruise: Requires 24 hour advance reservation. A sail during the fading colors of the sunset and gradual emergence of stars in the quiet of night sky. See the lights twinkle along the shoreline of Lewis Bay. Sky watchers will usually see a brilliant meteorite or a passing satellite. Lovers can cuddle under a blanket with a bottle of champagne.
Stay at the Bed & Breakfast Inn run by Captain Marcus and his wife Lynette, which is the Marston Family Bed & Breakfast Inn. They invite a family or group of up to six persons to stay in their three room suite as their only guests. Children, infants and pets are welcome. Each of their guests is welcome to join them for a “free sailing excursion” aboard the Catboat Eventide.
For more information about Catboat Eventide excursions call 508-775-0222 or 800-308-1837 or visit them online.
Source: Catboat Eventide sail boat rides online
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