Wrapping up the boats for winter is especially nice when you have a roof over your head. We’re lucky enough to be warm and dry as we put the Olad and Owl to bed for our off season.

Thank you all so much for helping make our 2021 sailing season such a success!  We’ve once again weathered these most difficult times with the help and support of the great community in which we live.  Our local community’s compassion and attention to keeping it’s local people safe and healthy was certainly acknowledged by the many folks coming to our area from away.  We were very lucky to be able to take many of our visitors and locals alike for a sail departing from beautiful Camden Harbor.

As we continue our in depth maintenance schedule on the boats, we’re also looking forward to some fun trips scheduled for our winter months. Lots of skiing is a surety and there may be a sail or two in warmer parts of the world to look forward to as well.  In the meantime, if you have a trip to Maine your planning for next season, a wedding or family event, please feel free to reach out to us to help you make it a fantastic sailing experience.  We are currently booking for our 2022 sailing season, and if this past year was any indicator, booking early is the best way to assure you get the day and time you’re considering for your event.  We’re always happy to talk about sailing, so please give us a call with any questions, etc. May 2022 couldn’t come soon enough.

Dreaming of sailing in Penobscot Bay! 

Question of the week: When will your last day of sailing be? 

We have just a little over a month of sailing left in our 2021 season!  Cutter Owl will be sailing through the end of September, and Schooner Olad's last day is scheduled for October 18th. 

We are looking forward to sailing some really fantastic conditions and fair winds through the rest of our season.  Fall breezes are some of the sailing season’s best out in Penobscot Bay, and the leaves are just starting to make their change to fall’s full splendor.  Wear your woolies and come out to see the beautiful views with our crew.  Our last special event of the season on Schooner Olad will be the full moon sail scheduled for September 19th at 5:15pm.  Come out to view the Harvest Moon rise with us.

We would like to send our gratitude out to everyone who has come sailing with us this season and in seasons past.  We are so fortunate to have such wonderful guests and to live in such a beautiful place for people to visit from near and far.  Thank you all for making it truly great.
 

We look forward to sailing with you through the rest of our 2021 season and beyond in beautiful Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay. 

We’ll see you out there!

Enjoying this Weather!

There’s no hiding it, the weather has turned around this August in Camden, Maine and it has been beautiful! August has had some of the best weather this year and fingers crossed it continues into September. The sunshine and great breezes have made for excellent sailing during the day, and there’s been stunning sunsets in the evening. This is the best time of year to be on Penobscot Bay and the wildlife agrees. Guests have been seeing porpoise and seals daily! 

We will start to enjoy having both boats sailing at the same time in the evenings beginning tomorrow. They’re each doing 4 trips daily, including private charters and our 2-hour public sails. There are more people than ever wanting to get out on the water and Camden is a bustling downtown, so we recommend booking in advance to make sure your spot is saved. Come early to town and grab a snack and beverage from one of the local delis to bring along with you. There are all day lots to park in around town, just follow the blue P signs. Plan ahead to give yourself time. Camden is a great little town to check out while you’re in the area, and the harbor is the icing on the cake.

We hope to see you out sailing with us on the beautiful waters of Penobscot Bay!

Summer days are here, and the sailing is great out on Penobscot Bay! 

The warmer weather and long days are perfect for evening sunset sails out on Penobscot Bay.  Bring along a bottle of wine, some snacks, a cozy blanket and someone to share the evening with and enjoy the relaxing view as the sun sets behind the Camden Hills and downtown.  Early evening is also a great time to see porpoise out on the water, and the wind is usually more tranquil for a more relaxed sail.  We'll be continuing our sunset sails through the end of August on the Schooner Olad, so book yourself a romantic evening with us while the long days last.

​We're looking forward to enjoying the Camden Classics Cup put on by Lyman Morse at the end of this month.  Come out with us on a 2 hour sail and view some beautiful classic sailing yachts, and enjoy the cool breezes out on the bay.  Our crew will be sure to make it a great sail for you whether on the Schooner Olad or Cutter Owl.  The weekend's festivities will include sailing races, a boat parade, and a possible day sailer schooner race…stay tuned!

This summer is shaping up to be a an especially good one on the coast of Maine, and many people are flocking to our part of New England to enjoy all of the activities that it has to offer.  We encourage people to book in advance for one of our 2 hour public sails that we offer daily.  Many families are booking the boats out to enjoy a private sail to celebrate weddings, go on island lobster bakes and other special occasions.  If this sounds like just the thing for your family, please call us to discuss the details of your specialized sail with us.

We'll be seeing you out on the water!

Schooner Olad and Cutter Owl
mask requirement update for you all!

We are very excited to announce that we will no longer be required to have our guests or our fully vaccinated staff wear masks when on our sailing vessels per the USCG. We are very much looking forward to seeing everyone’s smiling faces, and be able to talk with everyone without a muffled mess of sound above the breeze. Our sailing capacity aboard the Schooner Olad has also increased to 18 passengers, and we plan to be at full capacity as of July 1st.  
Back to normal never felt so exciting, right?!

This sailing season is gearing up to be absolutely spectacular. Our wonderful crew is ready to show our guests the beauty of the bay on a most excellent sail aboard one of our classic sailing yachts. Experience the tradition of sailing wooden boats that has been a part of our Maine Heritage for over a century.  

Happy sailing, everyone!

Schooner Olad and Cutter Owl Sail from beautiful Camden Harbor!

The Cutter Owl floats again! With the assistance of Rockport Marine and many others, the Owl is once again ready to sail Penobscot Bay.  We love sailing aboard Owl for all its intimate charms and lively feel. Families and friends love Owl as well, and find it to be the perfect sailing vessel for a private getaway upon Penobscot Bay.

Cutter Owl begins sailing this Memorial Weekend, and we’re looking forward to taking both new and familiar guests sailing to share the experience.  If you’re around before the weekend and would like to go explore the bay, come join us aboard Schooner Olad, running daily from the Public Landing in Camden, Maine. Our season will soon be in full swing as summer arrives, and this is a great time to find plenty of room on our sailing vessels and fresh breezes out on the bay.

Let’s go sailing!

We are excited to announce some of our upcoming special events for our 2021 sailing season!  

Schooner Olad is scheduled to begin sailing out of Camden Harbor on May 15th with special events happening throughout our sailing season. Cutter Owl will also be competing in some races this summer, and will offer intimate and personal private charters throughout the season, as will Olad.  
There will be many opportunities for some great sailing in 2021!

Schooner Olad Special Events 2021

Solstice Sunrise Sail on the Schooner Olad 

Sunday, June 20, 2021 - 4:15am to 6:15am

Start the summer off right. Watch the sun rise over the islands of Penobscot Bay on the longest day of the year.

Full Moon Sail on the Schooner Olad 

Thursday, June 24, 2021 - 7:15pm to 9:15pm

Watch the sun go down behind the mountains of Camden Hills State
Park; then turn seaward and watch the moonrise over the islands of
Penobscot Bay.

Full Moon Sail on the Schooner Olad 

Monday, July 24, 2021 - 7:15pm to 9:15pm

Watch the sun go down behind the mountains of Camden Hills State
Park; then turn seaward and watch the moonrise over the islands of
Penobscot Bay. 

Great Schooner Race on the Schooner Olad 

Friday, July 9, 2021 - 9:00am to 6:00pm

The Schooner Olad will join more than two dozen tall ships gather for an exciting all-day race in which guests may participate. This year marks the 44th anniversary of the Great Schooner Race, North America's largest annual gathering of tall ships! The Schooner Olad won this race in 2016 with the assistance of our wonderful passengers.  Come help us do it again!  Raft-Up! 

**Only 3 spots remaining!

Camden Classics Cup Fireworks Sail aboard Schooner Olad 

Saturday, July 31, 2021 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Watch the sun go down behind the mountains of Camden Hills State Park; then turn seaward and watch from the decks of the Schooner Olad as we celebrate our Camden Classics Cup Weekend with fantastic fireworks over Maine’s most beautiful harbor. 

Camden Classics Cup Fireworks Cruise aboard Cutter Owl 

Saturday, July 31, 2021 - 8:15pm to 9:30pm

Watch the sun go down behind the mountains of Camden Hills State Park; then turn seaward and watch from the decks of the Cutter Owl as we celebrate our Camden Classics Cup Weekend with fantastic fireworks over Maine’s most beautiful harbor. 

Full Moon Sail on the Schooner Olad 

Sunday, August 22, 2021 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Watch the sun go down behind the mountains of Camden Hills State
Park; then turn seaward and watch the moonrise over the islands of
Penobscot Bay. 

Camden Windjammer Festival Sail-in 

Camden Windjammer Festival Fireworks Sail 
 

**The Windjammer Festival has, unfortunately been canceled this year. Look forward to having a very grand affair in 2022.

Full Day Sail and Lighthouse Tour in Penobscot Bay

Saturday, September 18, 2021 - 10:00am to 5:00pm

Celebrate Maine Lighthouse week by taking a Full day sail with us to the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse! Look for the Windjammer Fleet and Lobster boats at work. Enjoy the viewing of 2 other lighthouses on the sail south to Rockland as the captain regales you with information about the local area.  If the tides are right we will tie up to the lighthouse dock and have a walk around the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse.  After our time at the lighthouse we will set our sails for Camden. On the way back, feel free to take some time at the helm or just enjoy the nature and wildlife as the boat sails on. 

All of our sails are B.Y.O.B. , and food and snacks are welcome.
For more information on private sails and special events, please call or visit the special events page.

Sailing soon!

We hope you’re able to join us!

Captain Aaron Lincoln and the crew