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North Shore sailing for summer 2023!

Welcome to Sunset Sail Salem, home of the schooner When And If and your destination for a truly authentic North Shore sailing experience.

Early-bird discounts for 2023

We're freezing our 2022 Private Charter prices until May 1st for the early birds! Book yourself a sunny summer sailing trip to get you through those long winter months - with flexible booking up to 7 days out it's time to start filling in your 2023 diary! Use code earlybird.

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Morning sails.

Blow away those cobwebs and start your day right with a morning sail on When And If. Saturday mornings are Mimosa Mornings so let our crew tell you about today’s signature cocktail with a twist, or enjoy a soft drink as we sail into the morning sun.

Afternoon excursions

The best way to escape the heat on those sweltering Summer days! It’s at least 10 degrees cooler on the water and if there’s a breeze out there we’ll find it. Leave the hustle and bustle behind to join us out in the cool blue where the bright sky meets the dark water as we sail through the afternoon.

Sunset sails

Take advantage of these long warm evenings and come enjoy a sail on a beautiful historic yacht, plying some of the finest sailing grounds around! Watch the sun set on another lazy hazy summer day as the twilight rolls in and we return to the dock.

Sail away to paradise with our exceptional trips

We are grateful to have such a supportive and loyal customer base, and we hope you will join them in experiencing the Sunset Sail Salem difference.

Sunset Sail Salem

Salem and the North Shore are home to some of loveliest sailing in New England. We offer daily sailing and private charters on the beautiful Salem Sound.

Come sail on our unique historic yacht and take in the views of Boston's North Shore, the scenic islands, picturesque lighthouses and abundant wildlife as wind fills the sails.

This summer marks our sixth season sailing the beautiful schooner When And If from the Salem landing. Hop onboard as we gracefully sail by up to 5 of Salem Sounds majestic lighthouses while sipping on your favorite cocktail in comfort and style!

A beautiful classic

The Historic Schooner When And If, built in 1939 for General George S Patton to sail around the world.

"When the war is over, and If I live through it, Bea and I are going to sail around the World" are the worlds of then Colonel Patton as he named his now historic yacht. The elegant classic schooner yacht now takes up residence with Sunset Sail Salem under the care of owner and Captain Seth Salzmann. This vessel is your chance to enjoy truly glorious sailing with room for up to 32 guests on private charters and 28 guests on our shared sailings. Set sail in class and style on this stunning example of the golden years in American yachting under sail!

Perfect sailing

Escape the crowds and take to the sea for an experience unlike any other. Watch as your experienced captain and crew cast-off lines and the yacht glides out of the harbor. Sit back and relax or lend a hand as we raise sail and turn off the engine. You’ll experience the thrill of the sails catching the wind and the schooner picking up speed as we sail past majestic lighthouse, beautiful beaches, rocky shores and numerous islands in the well protected waters of Salem Sound.

Enjoy from our array of craft cocktails, wines and beer as our Captain and crew share stories of the history of the ship and nautical tales of Salem Sound's storied landmarks and out islands. Misery island, Bakers island, Children’s Island and Marblehead neck are among the many sights to be scene on a regular basis. Keep in mind, that we go where the wind takes us and no two trips are the same!

Our happy customers share their experiences

At Sunset Sail Salem, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional sailing excursions to our guests. Don't just take our word for it – read what our satisfied clients have to say about their experiences with us.

“Been onboard multiple times for a few day sails and also booked a private charter for my mom and dad’s 30th anniversary last year. Phenomenal experience every time.”

“We had the best sail we could have hoped for. Captain Eric was fun and informative. Will go again and recommend you all do the same. 👍🏻”

“So much fun, and so relaxing. The captain and crew are awesome and really do their best to make your experience amazing. This is a must do.”

Sail into adventure! Our upcoming events

Join us as we set sail and explore the beauty of the open water. Check out our events to see what's coming up and sign up today for an unforgettable adventure on the water!

Sunset Sail on When & If

Set sail on a classic sailing yacht, gliding through the calm waters while the evening breeze fills the sails. The experience of sailing during the sunset is a memory that will last a lifetime

Private Sunset Sail

An excellent option for those seeking a unique, unforgettable and exclusive experience. Your Private charter can accommodate up to 32 guests .

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When and If

A beautifully restored 1939 John Alden schooner, When and If was designed for American General George S. Patton to sail around the world.

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Explore the world with When and If

Welcome to the Schooner When And If. Built in 1939 for General George S. Patton, When And If was commissioned by Patton himself from naval architect John Alden, and built by FF Pendleton in Wiscasset, ME to sail around the world “When the war is over, and If I live through it.”

Experience the beauty of the water with our sailing excursions

Explore the water with our sister companies. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a first-timer, our excursions have something for everyone.

Sunset Sail Key West

Sunset Sail Key West is more than just a private sailing charter, it is the culmination of decades of experience and a lifetime of passion for sailing, and for Key West.

Sunset Sail Salem

Salem and the North Shore are home to some of loveliest sailing in New England. We offer daily sailing and private charters on the beautiful Salem Sound.

Sailing on When and If

When And If sails all year round: out of Key West, FL in the Winter and Salem, MA in the Summer. With our wide range of custom private charter options as well as our a la carte shared sailing availabilities, you’re sure to find your dream sail on this beautiful classic schooner yacht.

Whether it’s a morning excursion, an afternoon on the water or a sunset sail, When And If offers an unparalleled sailing experience on a gorgeous historic schooner; see and be seen as you sail in style.

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Welcome to our photo gallery! We hope the photos inspire you to join us on one of our voyages and create your own unforgettable memories out on the sea.

The history of When and If

With her storied past, productive present, and bright future, When And If has a narrative all her own. She was commissioned by General George S Patton from the illustrious naval architect John Alden, and built by FF Pendleton of Wiscasset, ME to sail around the world “When the war is over, and if I live through it.”

Her sturdy construction of double planked mahogany over black locust frames and an oak keel made her heavier than Alden’s signature racing schooners, more suited to her transoceanic cruising agenda. She was launched in November of 1938 and in 1939 Patton took delivery of her to Massachusetts where the Patton and Ayer families lived. Shortly thereafter, Patton was deployed in Europe. He returned on leave at least once to sail the boat in his home waters of the North Shore of Massachusetts with his family. Many boats during World War Two, particularly wooden vessels, were requisitioned as sub hunters for the United States Navy though When And If seems to have escaped this fate and saw out the war in safety. Patton was killed in a car accident in Germany in 1945, shortly after the armistice, and his vision to sail around the world on the boat remains unfulfilled to this day.

When And If remained in the Patton family until 1972, when she was donated to the Landmark school for children with Dyslexia in Pride’s Crossing, MA. Patton himself was dyslexic and When And If’s time there marked some of the happiest years for children at the school. Today they come sailing and visit the boat both in Massachusetts and Florida, bringing their own families to regale them with their sea stories never forgotten from all those Summers ago.

In 1990 a vicious nor’easter tore When And If from her mooring and put her up on the rocks at Pride’s Crossing. She appeared mortally wounded, with a hole in her port side “you could drive a VW bug through” and all hope seemed lost until a pair of shipwrights from Martha’s Vineyard purchased the wreck and barged her over to Vineyard Haven to give her a new lease of life.

In 1994 to she was launched, sparkling, from the railway at Gannon and Benjamin, earning them industry-wide recognition for their fine craftsmanship and traditional values in shipbuilding.

Following a stint as the belle of Vineyard Haven harbour, When And If passed into private ownership for a time and in 2011 was purchased by Doug Hazlitt who, after his restoration of the Alden racing schooner Malabar X, purchased When And If prepared to undertake the second big rebuild of her life.

After X years, with a gleaming new sprung teak deck among the most prominent of her new adornments and her length restored to the original 63.5 ft from the 63 it had become during her previous rebuild, When And If once again splashed and lay in wait for her next adventure.

Captain Seth Salzmann had a special place in his heart for When And If. He remembers the first time he saw her in Penobscot Bay, ME in 2006 and though he knew almost every boat in those waters he didn’t recognize the new visitor. “It was like when you see a girl for the first time” he says.

In 2015, after he had managed a large portion of When And If’s 2012 refit, Seth couldn’t resist the opportunity to lease her and begin her new life as a sailing charter boat.

After a summer in Hyannis, MA and a winter in Key West, FL When And If spent the Summer of 2016 touring the Great Lakes for the Tall Ships Festival there before found her new Summer home the following year in Salem, MA.

During this time the opportunity arose for Seth to buy the boat and in 2017 he became owner/operator of his treasured vessel.

Seth’s ambition has always been to fulfil When And If’s destiny and sail around the world. Now with a young family in tow the focus is on keeping the boat busy and raising her condition, ready for that time in the not-too-distant future when her great journey will begin.

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A Summary of Motor Yacht SALEM

The motor yacht SALEM is a 73 m 241 (foot) impressive steel ship which was produced from the keel up at Nv Scheepswerf Gebr Van Der Werf and conceived from the design board of Van Der Werf and Devonport. Sleeping 48 passengers and 18 crew members, motor yacht SALEM was formerly 296 Cumulus. The naval architect who actualised this yacht's design details in respect of this ship is Van Der Werf and Devonport. The interior design is the work of Devonport.

Salem was originally built as an ocean weather ship quite appropriately called M/V Cumulus. She was then converted to a private yacht in 1998, at the English Devonport shipyard. The work here included fitting her with a highly luxurious interior and on the engineering side, replacing her engines, generators, air-conditioning, and stabilizers.

The New Build & Designing of Luxury Yacht SALEM

Van Der Werf was the naval architect firm involved in the formal vessel composition for SALEM. Her interior design was realised by Devonport. Van Der Werf and Devonport is also associated with the yacht general design work for this boat. Built at Nv Scheepswerf Gebr Van Der Werf the yacht was fabricated in the Netherlands. She was officially launched in Deest in 1963 before being handed over to the owner. Her main hull was built out of steel. The motor yacht superstructure component is fabricated mostly using steel. With a beam of 12.83 m or 42.1 feet SALEM has beamy interior. A reasonably deep draught of 4.57m (15ft) limits the amount of certain harbours she can berth in, depending on their individual depth. She had refit maintenance and modification carried out in 2008.

The Max/Min Speed And Engines For M/Y SALEM:

Powered by a single MAN / B&W ALPHA diesel engines, SALEM is able to reach a maximum speed of 17 knots. For propulsion SALEM has twin screw propellers. She also has an economical range of 10000 miles whilst motoring at her cruising speed of 15 knots. Her total HP is 3996 HP and her total Kilowatts are 2940. With respect to thrusters she was fitted with Kort. As for the yacht’s stabalisers she utilises Koopnautic.

The Accommodation Provided by Superyacht SALEM:

The impressive luxury yacht motor yacht SALEM is able to sleep up to 48 people in addition to 18 qualified crew.

A List of the Specifications of the SALEM:

Further information on the yacht.

In Sept 2009 SALEM visited Palma, in Spain. SALEM has navigated the waters including Illes Balears during Sept 2009. The yacht was supplied with Carrier air con. Her deck material is predominantly a hardwood deck.

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The luxury yacht SALEM displayed on this page is merely informational and she is not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor is she represented or marketed in anyway by CharterWorld. This web page and the superyacht information contained herein is not contractual. All yacht specifications and informations are displayed in good faith but CharterWorld does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the current accuracy, completeness, validity, or usefulness of any superyacht information and/or images displayed. All boat information is subject to change without prior notice and may not be current.

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Salem Boating Club is located in historic Pennsville, New Jersey. We are an active group of boaters, sailors and fishermen who appreciate the unique natural features and challenges of our beautiful coastline. Our members enjoy a year-round program of banquets and parties, tournaments, visitations and family events.

Bohemia Bash 8/5

The Bohemia Bash is happening on August 5th this year. Our club often brings dozens of vessels in for the celebration, be sure to join us.

Fundraising Event for Vivian Dalton

Thank you to all who came out to support Vivian and her family. The event was a large success.

5/20 Kid's catfish tournament Cancelled

We could not get enough anglers this year to pull off our annual catfish tournament so it is unfortunately cancelled.

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