Maine Windjammer Association

12/05/2024

Deck the boats! Always a fun day and so worth the effort.

Thanks to Captain Dennis and Candace of Windjammer Angelique, Captain Becky and Nathan of Schooner Lewis R. French, Captain Barry and Jen of Schooner Mary Day and Captain Sean and Beth of The Schooner Heritage for making this happen!

11/21/2024

Looking back on this year's WoodenBoat Rendez-Vous. What a day! Nine windjammers sailing in company to Brooklin, Maine, home of WoodenBoat Magazine. All our guests got to go ashore for live music and refreshments and then spend the night back on board in the harbor together.

The WoodenBoat Rendez-Vous takes place the second week of September - come sail with us!

📸 Fred Leblanc

11/14/2024

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

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

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!

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!

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

10/11/2024

The Northern Lights over Schooner Stephen Taber last night. 🙌

📸 Nick Parson

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

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 .

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 🙌

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