Re: [Paddlewise] Maine Symposium

William Wetzel wrote:
> Back in the earlier 90's the Castine (Maine Maritime Academy) symposium 
> was sponsored by L.L.Bean.  It was a highlight of the summer season and 
> we always followed it with trips up and down the Maine Coast.  There 
> were many highlights at these symposia.  One was Derek Hutchinson's 
> after-dinner narration of his attempt to cross the North Sea and being 
> rescued by a ferry boat.  He made it on his second attempt.  Another 
> highlight was the food (believe it).  They have a great culinary program 
> at the Academy and the dining room looks out over the bay.  Question.  
> What do you call a cook on a merchant marine vessel?  Not a trick 
> question - I am just having a brain cramp.

The last time I went we stayed a couple nights at a B&B right on the 
water in town just after the symposium and was lucky enough to be there 
when the State of Maine training ship returned to harbor after 4 months 
at sea.  The entire town was down on the docks to welcome them back.

We also had dinner at the Castine Inn one night.  I had a seven course 
meal that had a selected wine for five of the courses.  One of the best 
meals I've ever had.

As spartan as the dorm room accommodations were they were really 
convenient.  It was a great facility and location for a kayak symposium.
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