Maine Windjammer Association

Maine Windjammer Association Sailing from Camden and Rockland, the MWA consists of 9 privately owned windjammers that offer one-of-a kind sailing vacations in midcoast Maine.
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Book your Windjammer Cruise today and sail the Maine Coast aboard an historic tall ship.

Who’s ready to try their hand at raising the sails? Or better yet, steering the boat!
11/14/2024

Who’s ready to try their hand at raising the sails? Or better yet, steering the boat!

Another favorite photo: A crew member aboard Schooner Mary Day climbs aloft to ready the topsail. When all seven sails a...
11/13/2024

Another favorite photo: A crew member aboard Schooner Mary Day climbs aloft to ready the topsail. When all seven sails are set she carries 5200 square feet of canvas!


📸 Anne Conover

“In an age of acceleration, nothing can be more exhilarating than going slow." Pico Iyer 📸 A. Conover,
11/09/2024

“In an age of acceleration, nothing can be more exhilarating than going slow." Pico Iyer


📸 A. Conover,

11/07/2024

We are saddened by the loss of our friend and Windjammer legend Captain Ken Barnes. Ken and his wife Ellen owned the Schooner Stephen Taber from 1979 to 2003 before passing it on to their son Captain Noah who now carries on the tradition. Thanks for all the stories, music and support, Captain Ken. We will miss you!

While waiting for the mist to lift, the crew of Schooner Heritage treated everyone to a private concert right on the bow...
11/04/2024

While waiting for the mist to lift, the crew of Schooner Heritage treated everyone to a private concert right on the bow. 🎻 The haunting tunes drifted through the fog, making us feel like we’d traveled back in time. Couldn’t have asked for a more magical morning! The wind eventually filled in and the fog lifted, but part of us wished the fog had stayed just a bit longer.

This is the first photo in our series of some of our favorite photos from this past summer. Enjoy!

Schooner Heritage 📸 Nick Parson
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11/01/2024

A behind the scenes look at getting the Schooner Stephen Taber ready for winter!

10/31/2024

Captain Tyler put together a video about getting the Schooner American Eagle ready for winter. Check it out!

Looking back on a season full of smiles! If you couldn't join us this year (or if you're ready to sail again!), it's not...
10/29/2024

Looking back on a season full of smiles!

If you couldn't join us this year (or if you're ready to sail again!), it's not too early to start planning. The 2025 sailing schedules of all nine of our windjammers are now available on our Trip Finder. While most cruises are 3 to 6 nights long, there are some shorter one and some longer ones as well!

Find your perfect cruise at https://www.sailmainecoast.com/trips/.



photos: A. Conover, J. Tobin

The Northern Lights over Schooner Stephen Taber last night. 🙌📸 Nick Parson
10/11/2024

The Northern Lights over Schooner Stephen Taber last night. 🙌

📸 Nick Parson

Can't believe it's already October!
10/09/2024

Can't believe it's already October!

Schooners Lewis R.French, America’s Oldest Schooner, and the Legend Mary Day- Good morning from the Coast of Maine. Well, that’s a wrap, at least for the Mary Day! Once they get started it is amazing how fast they get things ready for the winter season. You can see some of the crew of the French both high and low! It goes by so fast.

How is everyone? Needless to say, our thoughts and prayers are on all of those that are being affected by the hurricanes. What a mess.

Have a safe and peaceful day my friends.- Dan
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Schooner Lewis R. French
Schooner Mary Day
Maine Windjammer Association

This lighthouse station was established in 1836 and the current lighthouse was built in 1857. Its 1857 Fresnel lens is s...
09/26/2024

This lighthouse station was established in 1836 and the current lighthouse was built in 1857. Its 1857 Fresnel lens is still in use!

The bell tower was added in 1890 though the bell is no longer used. The light aids sailors heading up the Penobscot River.

This is one of the lights you might visit on a windjammer trip. Do you know which one it is?


📸 Anne Conover

09/19/2024

Just a cool video of the view from aloft the .

There’s so much to love about this image: the vibrant hues of the sunset, the graceful silhouette of the Schooner J. & E...
09/13/2024

There’s so much to love about this image: the vibrant hues of the sunset, the graceful silhouette of the Schooner J. & E. Riggin, and of course, the unexpected charm of a trombone and lyre duo on board. How often do you get to be serenaded by such a unique pairing while watching the sunset from the deck of a historic schooner like the Schooner Stephen Taber?

📸 thanks to guest Jeff Covington for capturing and sharing this shot.
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09/08/2024

As we were saying, fall sailing is fun! Case in point 🙌

There’s nothing quite like fall sailing along the Maine coast. Crisp air and hearty breezes, peaceful anchorages, and cl...
09/06/2024

There’s nothing quite like fall sailing along the Maine coast. Crisp air and hearty breezes, peaceful anchorages, and clear night skies perfect for stargazing 🌟. If you’re looking for one last adventure before winter sets in, it’s not too late to book a spot on a fall windjammer trip. Check out our list of trips with available cabins before it's too late!

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photo: Schooner Heritage, by Nick Parson

08/31/2024

Beautiful morning on the Camden docks!

Camden harbor is full of schooners! It’s windjammer weekend!📸 Jim Dugan photography
08/30/2024

Camden harbor is full of schooners! It’s windjammer weekend!

📸 Jim Dugan photography

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30 seconds in the galley of the Schooner Ladona with Chef Anna! Homemade chicken pesto focaccia sandwiches for lunch - yum! #thisiswindjamming #inthegalley #windjammerchefs #schoonerladona #mainefood

View from aloft Windjammer Angelique
View from aloft Windjammer Angelique

Just a cool video of the view from aloft the #windjammerangelique. #thisiswindjamming

One of the highlights of every Maine windjammer trip is the all-you-can-eat lobster bake. All-you-can-eat lobster cooked on the beach. Yessah! #thisiswindjamming #mainevacation #lobsterlover #visitmaine Schooner American Eagle Schooner J&E Riggin Schooner Lewis R. French @Windjammer Angelique

Golden hour goals 💛🌅 Soaking up the serenity of this Maine sunset.

The sky's on fire! 🔥🌅 Maine sunsets never disappoint.

Whale sighting aboard Schooner Stephen Taber
Whale sighting aboard Schooner Stephen Taber

One minute it's like this.....and the next minute...... (wait for it!) #mainething #whale Taken from the deck of the Schooner Stephen Taber

Sail away on Penobscot Bay!
Sail away on Penobscot Bay!

On this National Renewable Energy Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the power of the wind in fueling our windjammers, our spirits and our future. We’re proud to offer sustainable travel experiences that let you explore Maine with a lighter footprint and help preserve its beauty for generations to come. 🌊✨ 🎥 Jim Dugan Photography Schooner Mary Day #NationalRenewableEnergyDay #MaineWindjammers #thisiswindjamming #SustainableAdventures #sustainabletravel #mainething #visitmaine

Rowing out to the Maine Windjammer Fleet
Rowing out to the Maine Windjammer Fleet

Rowing out to the Maine Windjammer Fleet with Captain Dennis. All the windjammers were anchored together this week for our fall fleet rendez-vous at Wooden Boat School's harbor. Can you identify all nine of our Windjammers in this video? #thisiswindjamming #woodenboat #mainecoast

She's still got it! Windjammer Angelique #thisiswindjamming #foreveryoung

For some of our guests, a windjammer cruise is their first time ever sailing. It’s so fun to see them jump in to help set sails, tack, steer and “learn the ropes.” And by trip’s end they can throw around some sailing lingo like old salts. “Haul away the peak!” Thanks for the great shots @phbwlsh #thisiswindjamming #smallshipcruising #sailaway #mainething

One major step closer to sailing - the removal of our winter cocoons!#thisiswindjamming #schoonerfrench #windjammerangelique

Here’s a fun one for today. This’ll keep us busy on this rainy day. Happy May!

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Book your Windjammer Cruise today and sail the Maine Coast aboard an historic tall ship.

Often, when we read an article about the Maine Windjammer Association cruises or talk to someone who’s been on one, we hear the term “life changing” in the description. It’s a concept often used when describing the sense of freedom and community that evolves on Maine Windjammer Association cruises. Read about how a few of the members of the media have described their time with us on the water and how it’s impacted their lives.

Blogger Elana Jadallah, from Elanaloo, had this to say after a sail aboard the Schooner Stephen Taber:

“If I were to describe our experience on the Schooner Stephen Taber in one word, it would be: Life-changing.

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