Nov 2, 2007
Oops! They're off again. Windjammer Barefoot Cruises cancels its "restart" sailing of November 3
What was once simply a tragedy is fast becoming a farce. After announcing a November 3 sailing of their ship, the Legacy, the son and grandson of Windjammer's founder, the legendary Captain Burke, have cancelled the November 3 departure and announced that they really will be re-starting the line during the week of November 17. The plan to use Pay Pal to collect $399 payments for the November 3 cruise is apparently no longer being mentioned, according to www.modernagent.com, source of the original news about the November 3 "restart".
Need we add that you would be well advised to await a more formal announcement, buttressed by many details and assurances, about Windjammer's future? There are apparently investors willing to take on Windjammer, but they are also apparently having problems reaching agreement with the Burke family (which obviously wants to retain control). It's a sad, sad situation, and we've tried to keep you up-to-date.
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Need we add that you would be well advised to await a more formal announcement, buttressed by many details and assurances, about Windjammer's future? There are apparently investors willing to take on Windjammer, but they are also apparently having problems reaching agreement with the Burke family (which obviously wants to retain control). It's a sad, sad situation, and we've tried to keep you up-to-date.
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