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Summer Sailing of the Downeast Rover.

About The Ship:
The Downeast Rover is a 55' topsail schooner designed by Merritt Walter and built to ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) rules. Her hull is welded steel, her spars are aluminum and her sails are tanbark Dacron. Built in 1984 by Shon Walter of Rover Marine Yachts in Norfolk VA, the Downeast Rover is US Coast Guard inspected and certified for 29 passengers.

Vital Statistics:

Sparred Length = 55’10” LOD = 45”9”

Beam = 12”6” Draft = 4”10”

Displacement = 36,000# Sail Area = 870 sq. ft

Inventory of sails includes: jib topsail, working jib, jib staysail, foresail, mainsail, square fore topsail (rafee), and main topsail.

Below decks, the Downeast Rover is finished in a variety of fine hardwoods as a luxury live-aboard sailing vessel, with sleeping accommodations for 6 adults.

A Note From The Captain

Dear Friends of the Downeast Rover,

Many thanks to everyone for sailing this 2007 season. The Downeast Rover is secure for the winter so that Schooner and I can make our journey to the Bahamas.

We celebrated many special events on the Rover, from weddings, reunions and engagements. The tranquility that sailing provides is an unique experience that is shared by all. Don’t forget about the exquisite sunsets, playful dolphin and beautiful scenery that makes the Outer Banks a memorable travel destination.

We look forward to seeing everyone again in 2008.

Fairwinds to All,

Mark & Schooner

The Captain and his Mate

About Our Sailing Trips

During the late Spring, Summer, and early Fall months, the Downeast Rover offers three (2 hour) cruises per day from her home port of Manteo, NC. In addition to normal sailings, we are available for private charters that are perfect for weddings, birthdays, business meetings or any other memorable event. Prices do vary according to season, duration and time of day. Call or email for details.

Text Box: Sailing Times and Ticket Prices 11AM and 2PM: Children $15 (2 to 12), Adults $30 Children under 2 years of age ride for free on both daytime sails. Sunset Cruise - $40 for all passengers Cash or personal check please. Credit cards are not accepted. Gratuity not included. Passengers are welcome to bring beverages (including alcohol) and food. Soda, water and snacks are available for sale on board. For Reservations, gift certificates or information Call: 252-473-4866 or 1-866-Sail OBX Email: captainmark05@yahoo.com Address: P.O. Box 368 Manteo, NC 27954

Newlyweds at Sail

Gorgeous Sunset on Roanoke Sound

Ospreys Nesting on a Channel Marker

DIRECTIONS

The Downeast Rover is located on the Manteo Waterfront Manteo in Old Town Manteo. From the Outer Banks take NC 158 (the main road North and South) to Nags Head MP 16.5. Go West on HWY 64/264 over the high bridge to Roanoke Island. Get in the right hand lane and then follow the signs to the Manteo Waterfront.

The Downeast Rover is docked on the waterfront directly across from the Elizabeth II at Festival Park. Parking is available at the ship or along the streets.

Passengers should plan enough time to allow for dense traffic and possible competition of parking spaces

All of the links below are relevant to the Outer Banks.

I hope you find them useful.

Roanoke Island Sites of Interest

Attractions and Information Sites Roanoke Island Accommodations

Outer Banks Cruises The White Doe Inn

North Carolina Aquarium Tranquil House Inn

Roanoke Island Festival Park Elizabethan Inn

The Lost Colony The Island Motel

Dare County Tourist Bureau Pirates Cove Realty

Sunny Day Guide The Cameron House Inn

Burrus House Inn