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The Captain's Journal

The Captain's Journal

Alabama Hi and Dry – Gift Certificates

Its that time again…happy hauling ! Happy Holidays ! Gift certificates to sail may be purchased at our website or just call the office 508-693-1699 Another great sailing season on Martha’s Vineyard has passed.  So many guests enjoyed our day sails and sunset sails…proving that sailing on the Alabama is one of ‘the best things…

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December 5, 2023

Thankful notes from the BDTS…

November 29, 2016 – From the desk of the BDTS HQ… Aside from the live blue spruce Christmas tree, some crows and seagulls the Black Dog Wharf is empty today.  No snow yet but winter weather arrived a little over a week ago with a prolonged cold west wind.  Once again its the “off season”…

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December 1, 2016

Winter Weather & Summer Camps

Vineyard Haven, MA – A coastal storm passes through New England today and as I’m typing here at the Black Dog Tall Ships HQ wind and gusts from the SW are shaking the building, howling and blowing spray downwind across Vineyard Haven harbor… Shenandoah and Alabama are secure on their moorings. The New England fishing…

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January 12, 2013