The Mission of Sail Trim Again; is to enrich the guest experience through historical, nature, and environmental sightseeing tours, as well as Romantic moments that create a lifetime of memories aboard the historic sailing CATBOAT yacht, TRIM AGAIN & repurposed historic sword-fishing motor yacht, ENCORE.
We sail & steam surrounded by nature. Watch Hill's Napatree Conservation Area, Connecticut's Barn Island Preserve, the U.S. Fish & Wild Life's Sandy Point Refuge, part of seventy miles of bird and wildlife sanctuaries of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge. The river feeding Little Narragansett Bay has been designated a "Wild & Scenic River" by the federal government. We carry on-board high powered marine binoculars and bird identification binoculars and charts. We pass by oyster farms, kelp farms, lobster, clam and dragger boats, and clammers working the flats.
Sail TRIM AGAIN
Historic Catboat Sailing Yacht
2 Hour, 3 hr., Half Day Private Excursions
Romantic Sunset Cruises- Learn to Sail
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Captain Jack Spratt, local historian offers his historic classic wooden Catboat Sailing Yacht, TRIM AGAIN, for private (just you & your guests), (2) hour morning, afternoon and evening as well as sunset sails. Halfday excursions and custom charters are also available. We take up to six guests to create an intimate experience. Everyone is encouraged to sail the boat.
Sightseeing while learning about the Mansions, Lighthouses, Fort, People, and History of Watch Hill, R.I., Fishers Island, N.Y., and Historic Stonington, CT.
Experience the natural beauty of the barrier beaches, marshland, Bay, and sound.
Observe the migratory shore birds, Ospreys, Eagles, Oyster farms, and the draggers and scallop boats.
Learn how the great Hurricane of 1938 changed the landscape.
Interested in a family gathering? Sailing aboard a historic classic wooden Catboat yacht, listening to the sounds of the water lapping on the hull, the sound of the wooden spars taking up and the feeling of being close to the water but never heeling over (Catboats are very stable and do not lean over, tiliting like modern sailboats) is the perfect venue for a romantic date, anniversary, engagement, intimate wedding, or a sunset sail with sparkling wine!
Interested in learning to sail a classic gaff rigged yacht or honing your sailing skills? Capt. Jack makes it fun, informative, and relaxed.
Spend a relaxing day on the water with a two hour, three hour, half or full-day charter on this beautiful wooden yacht in the calm waters of the bay.
Two-Hour Sail: $600.
Sunset, Two Hour: $700 (including sparkling wine).
Catering available through the Ocean House and other local vendors.
Romantic lite-fare dinner for two avaiable by request.
"The tranquility of sailing on the calm, peaceful and protected waters of Little Narragansett Bay & Fishers Island Sound aboard the Historic Catboat TRIM AGAIN is aw-inspiring." AG
"Thank you for a beautiful evening, the perfect ending to an incredible holiday. The sunset was indescribably amazing." Emma
Historic ENCORE
Legendary Ernie Mackenzie Cuttyhunk
Sword-Fishing Boat
Repurposed as a yacht
by the esteemed Snediker Yacht Restoration
ENCORE
Historic Sword-fishing vessel, converted into a beautiful sea-going Yacht.
Capt. Jack offers 2 hour (day & sunset) charters. 3-hour cruise, with a stop for lunch at a seaside restaurant. A half or full-day excursion aboard the historic ocean-capable swordboat ENCORE. Historical tours of the islands, lighthouses, mansions, and villages, passing through three states.
Learn about the Mansions, Lighthouses, Fort, People, and History of Watch Hill, R.I., Fishers Island, N.Y., and Historic Stonington, CT. Experience the natural beauty of the barrier beaches, marshland, bay, and sound. Observe the migratory shorebirds along the beach. Ospreys nesting and Eagles flying overhead. Watch the endangered Terns diving into fish boils. Discover the local Oyster farms and the commercial fishing draggers and scallop boats. See how the great storms changed the landscape.
Interested in a family gathering? A classic wooden yacht is the perfect venue for a romantic date, anniversary, engagement, intimate wedding, or sunset with sparkling wine!
Capt. Jack makes it fun, informative, and relaxed. Spend a relaxing day on the water with a half or full-day charter on this beautiful wooden yacht in the calm waters of the bay.
Enjoy a family boat cruise or a bachelorette party, engagement, or spectacular sparkling wine sunset cruise. Harbor seal and migrating bird adventures in the spring and fall. Trips to Montauk ( for lunch) , East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Block Island, Mystic, Stonington, Pawcatuck River (named a Wild & Scenic River), Historic Thames River ( home to the U.S. Sub Base, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Revolutionary War Forts), Harvard-Yale Rowing Regatta ( Capt. Jack rowed varsity for Cornell (All-Ivy) and team USA and coaches rowing at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy offering insight and history of the regatta), Newport (jazz festival, Victorian Mansion tour). Water taxi service for golfers lucky enough to play Fishers Island famous golf course. Choose half or full-day excursions and Capt Jack will develop a custom itinerary that could include Jack giving you a guided tour of Mystic Seaport Museum, Block Island, Historic Stonington, Sag Harbor, and Newport. Capt. Jack is a recognized local historian, his books and historical articles appear in local media, including the Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn Magazine, Hill, Pond & Preserve/ Stroll magazine. Jack and his yachts have appeared in local documentaries, local TV news, and television shows including, This Old House, Beachfront Bargain Hunt, fashion magazines, and in the movie Hope Springs.
Classic wooden Motor Yacht
"Jack, thank you so much for a truely stunning and informative evening tour. It was the highlight of our trip to the east coast and Ocean House." Brooke
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2 Hour: $600.
Sunset 2 Hrs: $700 (includes sparkling wine).
Catering available; Ocean House, St. Clair's, Sandy's, Misquamicut Sandwich
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ENCORE Historical 3 State, Lighthouses, Mansions Adventure
Beautiful Yachts
Enjoy the luxury of these special yachts and spend a few hours relaxing, reacquainting with a loved one, family or friends. Special occasions such as an engagement, marriage vows, birthday, anniversary, or retirement are perfect while aboard the gaff rigged TRIM AGAIN or the beautiful 700 HP wooden motor yacht ENCORE. Captain Jack has a well-deserved reputation for making these excursions very special and memorable.
Experiences in Pictures
Visit us right in the village of Watch Hill, RI - a very short walk from the Ocean House. We have one free parking space at our floating dock.
Visit us in Maine and Explore the beautiful Damariscotta River aboard SANDPIPER.
Visit us in Damariscotta, Maine for Excurssions
aboard the historic lobster cruiser SANDPIPER
Capt. Meredith Spratt Livingston and her mate Logan will make your experience very special.
For More Information:
www.sandpipermaineexcursions.com