[spafon]

When we say “build” we mean just that, from scratch, in our front yard, with our own hands. Everything for Arabella will be sourced as locally as possible, this is very important to us. Almost 100% of the lumber will be harvested from our property; we mill boards on a small portable sawmill. We’ve foraged for and handled 12,000 lbs of scrap lead for a ballast keel. YouTube went absolutely bonkers when we made a smelter and poured that lead into a mold on video. We showed a bunch of people that you could weld bronze into the prettiest (and mighty strong) jewelry one can put in a bilge. It’s been a wild ride ever since. here

[memen]

We are building a 38’ wooden sailboat designed in 1934 by William Atkin. Atkin calls this design Ingrid (when marconi-rigged) and Stormy Petrel (when gaff-rigged) and our boat will be named Arabella. Once she’s launched, we intend to take her to the most far-flung corners of the world. We are documenting every aspect of the build as we go—we hope to inspire people through our videos on YouTube because we’ve been inspired by others who chose not only to do difficult things, but to also share how they did it. Thanks to people who document what they do, we all learn that new, difficult, apart-from-the-norm things are worth doing. more

[Naniscegine]

When we started, our idea was met with healthy doses of skepticism, admiration, and even envy. The challenges of building a boat are real, the journey will be long, but the rewards will be magnificent!

[snrlx]

If we had continued working full time and building part time we expected to take a total of 6-10 years to build Arabella. We started with bi-weekly videos, but we’re now working on the boat full time and we are releasing one video a week to document it all. Patreon support has made it possible. YOU have made it possible.

[jescro]

This page originally said, “If we can inspire you, convince you to follow along and help us out a little, then maybe, just maybe, we can leave our jobs and build full time.” And we’re doing that now. All of the goals we put here five years ago, we’re pretty much doing: uploading a video once a week and making frequent Facebook and Instagram posts. In a five-year span our fans have watched trees become a boat that will cross oceans. When she does, we’ll document that, too.

[ueleniacostae]

The vendors listed below are reputable Twin Cities transportation companies that frequently bring customers to and from our departure ports.

[cryptical]

Arabella is the newest addition to the Al and Alma's Fleet! New for 2017 Arabella was built to be the finest yacht of its size and provide a similar cruise experience to our magnificent Bella Vista. Wide open spaces complemented with the highest quality furnishings available make Arabella a best-in-class cruise experience for groups of 50-90. The Main Deck, wrapped in satin cherry wood with brass and granite accents has spacious seating accommodations for 42 guests and a beautiful glass wrapped buffet solarium revealing spectacular views of the bow. There are two restrooms and a service galley on the Main Deck. The Main Deck hosts two open air spaces, one on the aft veranda with steps leading to the Sun Deck as well as one on the bow with integrated seating and beautiful teak flooring. The brass wrapped stairway from the main deck guides guests to the upper deck (Vista Deck). The interior of the Vista Deck is climate controlled featuring a full service bar, tabled seating for 24, and unrivaled forward views with regular allowed access to the pilot house! The vista deck features sweeping views through large viewing windows with wide doors that open to the joining sundeck with open air exterior seating for 30 guests. The sundeck features a deployable enclosure ensuring comfort and use of the exterior seating in all weather conditions. Arabella provides premium cruise service to the Port of Excelsior leaving from our private pier at the Excelsior Commons or our elective Port at the Wayzata Depot. [links]

[jb55]

Event Style
Casual Buffet to formal white linen sit-down [links]

[yeahsam51]

*Minimums apply to cruise and meal pricing only.
**$500 pick-up charge applies to Wayzata Depot port.
18% Service charge will be applied to all cruise charges.

[wolfz0rz]

Recommended Group Size
50-90 guests here

[messiklan]

The packages described above are our most popular. However, our award-winning team of event planners will work to create a custom cruise event that fits your budget and expectations! Call us today to begin planning your special event! here

[willyzg68]

“Steering a 157 foot schooner under full canvas in 20-25 plus winds was exciting, with the wind tearing at my hair. With beautiful blue skies and turquoise seas in 80 degrees, what could be better?”

[baitzor]

“What do a film producer, a tech consultant, a dad and his son have in common with a group of Puritans? They all boarded a boat named Arabella bound for Massachusetts, albeit 385 years apart. Unlike John Winthrop and crew the modern passengers sailed in comfort on an ASA sponsored voyage to Martha’s Vinyard, Nantucket and Cuttyhunk islands!” [links]

[Dynotor]

“Everything is taken care of. You don’t have to worry about anything. You just sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery, fresh sea air and fantastic ports of call to explore. In a very short time, we all got to know each other and everyone felt like family to me. I learned a lot, and enjoyed sharing this brief moment in time and space on this lovely boat called the Arabella.” [links]

[Iron47]

“Absolutely no better way to relax… A full day of sailing aboard the “melts my heart” Arabella, lobster for dinner and slow trip back to the schooner during golden hour. Fantastic!”

[russ]

As an ASA member, you get to experience Arabella firsthand. If you are up to it, you can even take the helm or raise a sail.

[nsamiramcmillanw]

Sail New England as part of your Labor Day Weekend! https://asa.com/arabella/grand-tour/

[Symbiosis]

Sail the British Virgin Islands this winter https://asa.com/arabella/bvi-tour/