The Windjammer Way

04/03/2026

Jammer Bingo time 🎉⚓

Have you checked these off yet?

Tally your score & comment below... Include details, which movie scene? What sea shanty? 🎶

Hit Bingo by going "Full Sail" & checking off all 4 squares! And remember, even "Light Breezes" make a difference over time. 😉

⭐️ Light Breeze – 1 square
⭐️⭐️ Fair Wind – 2 squares
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Trade Wind – 3 squares
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Full Sail – all 4 squares

🥰🌊 Congrats to our top scorers:

1. Nancy Holter-Netherton – 45 points
2. Patricia Jackson – 39 points
3. Adele Smith – 38 points
3. Linda Reisdorf – 38 points
4. Anita Reyes – 37 points
5. Kevin Kimbley – 32 points
6. Catherine A. Jones – 30 points
7. Karen Valladares Rafferty – 28 points
8. Lloyd Willson Longnecker - 26 points
9. Puce Olive – 25 points
10. Dawn Dettelhouser Hester – 24 points
11. Marilin States Grahn - 23 points
12. Barbara Liebman – 22 points
12. Nancy Fusco – 22 points

03/18/2026

“Sailing Into Life Together” is a reminder that the right voyage can shape the rest of your lifetime.

Step aboard this Old Salts Tale →

A space for reflections, real-time updates, behind-the-scenes snapshots, and stories that capture the spirit of our journey.

03/17/2026

Old Salts Tale incoming ⚓️

Tomorrow we’re sharing a new story from the golden days of windjammer sailing… do you spot any familiar faces, places, or moments?

These are the memories that keep the spirit alive.

And remember, your story could be next. Submit your own Old Salts Tale for a chance to be featured:
https://forms.gle/LciBNo6UQCm115Dc9

03/06/2026

Maybe you gave someone a brand-new nickname…
Maybe your shoes mysteriously disappeared somewhere between the beach bar & the tender boat…
Maybe you mastered port vs. starboard (yes, we will absolutely quiz you!)
Or maybe you had to ask, "What island is this anyways?"🌴

It's all part of the adventure...

Tally your score & comment below. It's way more fun when you share details!

⭐️ Light Breeze – 1 square
⭐️⭐️ Fair Wind – 2 squares
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Trade Wind – 3 squares
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Full Sail – all 4 squares

🎯 Congrats to our saltiest Old Salts yet:

Nancy Holter-Netherton – 41 points
Patricia Jackson – 35 points
Adele Smith – 34 points
Linda Reisdorf – 34 points
Anita Reyes – 33 points
Kevin Kimbley – 28 points
Catherine A. Jones – 26 points
Lloyd Willson Longnecker - 26 points
Puce Olive – 25 points
Dawn Dettelhouser Hester – 24 points
Karen Valladares Rafferty – 24 points
Nancy Fusco – 22 points

02/20/2026

Time for Jammer Bingo 🎉⚓️

If you’ve checked all four… you might be a true Windjammer. 😉

Drop your score in the comments ⬇️ and tag your shipmates who still owe us a bowsprit nap.

RANKINGS:
⭐️ Light Breeze
⭐️⭐️ Fair Wind
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Trade Wind
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Full Sail

🎯 Congrats to our top scorers:

Nancy Holter-Netherton – 37 points (4 Full Sails + 5 Trade Winds + 3 Fair Winds)
Patricia Jackson – 32 points (4 Full Sails + 4 Trade Winds + 2 Fair Winds)
Linda Reisdorf – 31 points (4 Full Sails + 5 Trade Winds)
Patricia Jackson – 30 points (4 Full Sails + 4 Trade Winds + 1 Fair Wind)
Adele Smith – 30 points (5 Full Sails + 2 Trade Winds + 2 Fair Winds)
Anita Reyes – 29 points (5 Full Sails + 2 Trade Winds + 1 Fair Wind + 1 Light Breeze)
Lloyd Willson Longenecker- 26 points (4 Full Sails + 2 Trade Winds + 2 Fair Winds)
Puce Olive – 25 points (4 Full Sails + 2 Trade Winds + 1 Fair Wind + 1 Light Breeze)
Kevin Kimbley – 24 points (2 Full Sails + 4 Trade Winds + 2 Fair Winds)
Dawn Dettelhouser Hester – 22 points (3 Full Sails + 3 Trade Winds + 1 Light Breeze)

02/06/2026

Let’s play a little pre-Valentine’s game.... 💘

Singles cruise ✔️
Picked up a new boo ✔️
Honeymoon cruise ✔️
Onboard proposals & “I do’s” ✔️

👉 Comment with how many squares you’ve got!

You can even comment on previous rounds to add to your score... we have some new members on the top scoreboard fair and square today thanks to that. 🥰

RANKINGS:
⭐️ Light Breeze
⭐️⭐️ Fair Wind
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Trade Wind
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Full Sail

🎯 Congrats to our top scorers:

Nancy Holter-Netherton – 35 points (4 Full Sails + 5 Trade Winds + 2 Fair Winds)

Linda Reisdorf – 31 points (4 Full Sails + 5 Trade Winds)

Patricia Jackson – 30 points (4 Full Sails + 4 Trade Winds + 1 Fair Wind)

Adele Smith – 28 points (5 Full Sails + 2 Trade Winds + 1 Fair Wind)

Anita Reyes – 27 points (5 Full Sails + 2 Trade Wind + 1 Light Breeze)

Lloyd Willson Longenecker- 26 points (4 Full Sails + 2 Trade Winds + 2 Fair Winds)

Kevin Kimbley – 24 points (2 Full Sails + 4 Trade Winds + 2 Fair Winds)

Dawn Dettelhouser Hester – 22 points (3 Full Sails + 3 Trade Winds + 1 Light Breeze)

Puce Olive – 22 points (4 Full Sails + 1 Trade Wind + 1 Fair Wind + 1 Light Breeze)

Keep it up, love is in the wind!

01/23/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Zack Luttrell 🩵Thanks for everything you do to bring this dream to life. You somehow work AND truly live everywhere, it’s no small feat.

That’s “The Windjammer Way” to do it all. 🥰 A lot of purpose, grit, and gratitude.

01/23/2026

Spotted dolphins off the bow? 🐬
Backed the right crab at the races? 🦀
Reeled one in off the rail or pocketed a salty souvenir? 🐚🎣

Mark your squares, Jammers.

RANKINGS:
⭐️ Light Breeze
⭐️⭐️ Fair Wind
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Trade Wind
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Full Sail

Remember, every point counts!! AND you can still catch up by commenting on previous rounds on our page. 🥰

Missed one? No worries, the tide can always turn back in your favor. 🌊✨

🎯 Congrats to our top scorers:

Nancy Holter-Netherton – 28 points (3 Full Sails + 4 Trade Winds + 2 Fair Winds)
Patricia Jackson – 26 points (3 Full Sails + 4 Trade Winds + 1 Fair Wind)
Adele Smith – 24 points (4 Full Sails + 2 Trade Winds + 1 Fair Wind)
Anita Reyes – 23 points (4 Full Sails + 2 Trade Wind + 1 Light Breeze)
Dawn Dettelhouser Hester – 18 points (2 Full Sails + 3 Trade Winds + 1 Light Breeze)
Puce Olive – 18 points (3 Full Sails + 1 Trade Wind + 1 Fair Wind + 1 Light Breeze)
Kevin Kimbley – 17 points (1 Full Sail + 3 Trade Winds + 2 Fair Winds)
Nancy Fusco – 16 points (3 Full Sails + 1 Fair Wind + 2 Light Breezes)
Debra Pierce – 14 points (2 Full Sails + 2 Trade Winds)

01/14/2026

Spectacular is a great word for it 🪽

01/13/2026

What to expect on a Windjammer cruise: freedom, flexibility, and adventure 🩵

Catch Charles J. Kropke on Yachting International Radio, full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4YXhBEy1aw

01/09/2026

Be honest… how many boxes are you checking? 👀

Welcome back to Jammer Bingo. 🎯 Simply comment how many you of these you can claim to join the scoreboard.

RANKINGS:
⭐️ Light Breeze
⭐️⭐️ Fair Wind
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Trade Wind
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Full Sail

Remember, every point counts!! AND you can still catch up by commenting on previous rounds on our page. 🥰

Congrats to our top scorers! ⚓️

✨Nancy Holter-Netherton – 25 points (3 Full Sails + 3 Trade Winds + 2 Fair Winds)
✨Patricia Jackson – 23 points (3 Full Sails + 3 Trade Winds + 1 Fair Wind)
✨Adele Smith – 20 points (3 Full Sails + 2 Trade Winds + 1 Fair Wind)
✨Anita Reyes – 20 points (4 Full Sails + 1 Trade Wind + 1 Light Breeze)
✨Dawn Dettelhouser Hester – 15 points (2 Full Sails + 2 Trade Winds + 1 Light Breeze)
✨Puce Olive – 15 points (3 Full Sails + 1 Fair Wind + 1 Light Breeze)
✨Debra Pierce – 14 points (2 Full Sails + 2 Trade Winds)
✨Kevin Kimbley – 14 points (1 Full Sail + 2 Trade Winds + 2 Fair Winds)
✨Nancy Fusco – 14 points (3 Full Sails + 2 Light Breezes)

01/07/2026

Check out Charles on the Yachting USA Podcast!

A great conversation about bringing real sailing, freedom, and connection back to the Caribbean. 🌊

Watch: https://youtu.be/_4YXhBEy1aw?si=OzQoXvdSfIhQIg-m

Read: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/post/barefoot-cruising-returns-to-the-caribbean

Listen: https://audioboom.com/posts/8826031-barefoot-cruising-returns-tall-ships-windjammer-way-adventure-at-sea-yachting-usa

Thank you Rick Thomas for hosting 🩵

Yachting International Radio Charles J. Kropke

Barefoot cruising is making a comeback and it is nothing like mass-market cruising.In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas sits down with Charles J...