http://www.yankeefleet.com/cape-ann-blog Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:33:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The shortest distance from shore ever this season for some of the best whale watching. Cosmos and Doric spent a long time kick feeding and bubble feeding; more activity than we've seen in a long time. Our travels also brought us super close to Thacher's Island for a unique view ... http://www.yankeefleet.com/cape-ann-blog/news-and-events/2010/07/monday-whale-watch/ Great whale watch Thursday. We had a choice of viewing 7 different Humpback whales. We got a great look at all of them . The whales have moved closer in the last couple weeks . That gives us more time to view them. We also have had some fantastic Bluefin ... http://www.yankeefleet.com/cape-ann-blog/news-and-events/2010/07/july-23-whale-watch/ September 5th, 2010 we will be heading out to watch these amazing ships set sail for their 26th Annual Mayor's Race.  The GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTIVAL is the annual commemoration of the significance of the classic fishing schooner to the history of Gloucester, the oldest fishing port on the East Coast. For three ... http://www.yankeefleet.com/cape-ann-blog/news-and-events/2010/06/parking-availability-624-628/ Get a FREE $20 Coupon when you purchase any Gift Certificate of $100 or more! You can order online, print a the coupon right from your own computer, for those last minute ideas! Just click here. Dad will love it! http://www.yankeefleet.com/cape-ann-blog/news-and-events/2010/06/fathers-day-gift-certificate-special/ (NO BOYS ALLOWED!) ‘GIRLS’ GETAWAY! July 19, 2010 on board the 100’ Yankee Freedom Departs Yankee Fleet, Gloucester, MA on Sunday, July 18th, 10pm Returns Monday, July 19th at 6pm Deep-sea fishing (we’ll even show you how!) Rod, Reel & Bait are included Welcome aboard party with ‘pickies’; limited cash bar on board. We may even see whales! That ... http://www.yankeefleet.com/cape-ann-blog/news-and-events/2010/06/2010-fish-%e2%80%98n-chicks-july-19-to-july-20/ Day Adventures at Yankee Whale Watching http://www.yankeefleet.com/cape-ann-blog/news-and-events/2010/05/trip-advisor/ Our fishing trips have been running since April and the whale watching since May.  Fishing and whale sightings so far for 2010 have been successful!   Reservation can be made online at www.yankeefleet.com or by calling us at 800-942-5464.  Half Day Fishing is running daily Monday-Friday 8-12:30 and Saturday and Sunday 3:30-8.  We do offer ... http://www.yankeefleet.com/cape-ann-blog/news-and-events/2010/05/half-day-fishing-whale-watching/ Full Day trips are departing 7am-4pm Monday - Friday, with Limited Capacity trips every Tuesday as well as our Super Thursdays 5am-5pm.  We have been having a great season so far.  Some nice cod and haddock have been brought aboard this year.  Bait and jigs are both doing the trick ... http://www.yankeefleet.com/cape-ann-blog/news-and-events/2010/04/tuesday-april-6th-fishing-trip-canceled/ Get your group together and book now to secure your trip for 2010! FALL PRIVATE CHARTER SPECIAL   September 13th - November 1st Private Charters consist of All Day Fishing, Half Day Fishing, Whale Watching, Overnight Fishing, Evening Cruises and all Custom Charters. Combo trips are also a favorite among groups.  This trip allows you ... http://www.yankeefleet.com/cape-ann-blog/news-and-events/2009/11/holiday-gift-certificates/ If you are looking for a tackle shop with early hours and low prices check out Yankee Bait & Tackle located at EAST GLOUCESTER MARINA - 121 East Main St. Gloucester, MA 01930 Hours for Saturday and Sunday are 5am-5pm and Monday-Friday 5:30am-6pm.  Give us a call if you have any questions at ... http://www.yankeefleet.com/cape-ann-blog/news-and-events/2009/09/buy-1-get-1-50-off/