I just talked to the weatherman himself, and it seems we’ve paid our dues. I don’t know what we did to deserve all this bad weather, but the weather gods have been appeased. With the coming weekend, it looks like we have finally found our way out of this bad weather pattern.

Amazingly, we have still been going out. I know what you’re thinking—and no, I didn’t have to drag unwilling passengers out into stormy seas! I have been clever enough to slip the odd trip in between the rain clouds and the fog banks. We’ve had some wicked good sailing out there and the wildlife watching has been phenomenal. I don’t think I have seen as many seals with their seal pups as I have this June. We also have seen a whole slew of porpoises, often right beside the boat—we could actually hear their respiration through the blow holes. Can’t beat that!

So bring on the good weather. I’m glad we’re getting this out of the way now and not in the middle of the summer (knock on wood). Hope to see you all soon!

Captain Aaron

We have been having some beautiful sailing this week and it looks like the weekend will also have great weather and great winds. As this season is getting under way, it seems like there are more traditional boats out there than modern boats. Just yesterday we sailed right by two of the Camden, Maine Windjammer fleet. What a beautiful sight to watch Mary Day and Angelique setting their sails and heading down the bay!

Earlier this week my son’s class was on a field trip to Aldemere Farms, so I sailed up into the harbor and blasted the horn. My son loved it and so did the class. It is not every day that you see a tall ship only 30 feet from the shore… I had a great time myself.

Sincerely,
Aaron Lincoln
Captain/ Owner

We are so excited to be heading into this sailing season today with such incredible weather and winds forecast. We couldn’t have custom ordered a better weekend to open the season and we hope you are all feeling the pull of the open seas the way we are. It is great to be alive, winter is a dim and foggy memory on a day like today.

I look forward to sailing again with old friends and new ones, too. It’s great to have a job that you don’t have to use an alarm to get out of bed for.

Our first trip today is at 12:30, so come and join us!

Sincerely,
Aaron Lincoln
Captain/ Owner

I just dropped off the life raft in Ellsworth for its annual inspection. I decided to take a break on my way home and eat my lunch on the beach in Searsport, Maine. When I climbed down to the beach I heard some thing moving around the corner. Just then two deer jumped in the water. I watched them for my whole lunch. They swam almost all the way to Islesboro , three miles away while I ate.

It reminded me of a time that a moose followed me into Camden Harbor. That moose followed me all the way into the inner harbor. I could not believe it. That moose swam at three knots. It was so incredible I bought a camera for the boat the next day so if it happened again I could prove that it was not just another good yarn, told by a sailor.

I am always talking about seals and whales on my trips, but sometimes it is not a marine mammal passing by, it is a fuzzy one from land.

Here I am in Camden, Maine. It’s February 17, 2009 and I have wicked cabin fever. In two weeks I will start fitting out the boat for the next season and I can’t wait. Every winter I sit in my office and plan/ dream about what the next year will bring and I get excited. I just booked nine people today for the 2009 Windjammer Parade. All I could think of was sailing in Penobscot Bay where there were tall ships as far as the eye could see. The parade may be a few months away, but not in my head. I am ready to go sailing.

I know that a lot of people are worried about the economy, but I remain optimistic. Camden, and Maine as whole, has always weathered bad economical times simply because we are a safe, beautiful, and economical Vacation Destination. Camden has great lodging, food, and is friendly. Not to mention, we have the mountains and the sea and a great down town.

While you are here let me take you out for a sail, and let me show you where I grew up, on the bay. I will answer your questions and show you some marine wildlife while we sail by the islands and the lobstermen hard at work. Besides if you’re here we are the #1 of things to do in town according to Tripavisor.com. So come and see for yourself

Who’s excited? We are! It is always exciting to be back in Camden. The first cruise of the year was perfect. As usual we took a sail with family and friends. We sailed from our winter harbor of Rockland and made a day of sailing between the islands that lay just outside of Camden, Maine. We saw some old friends laying out on the rocks sun bathing, as seals like to do and I am happy to report that the eagles on Curtis Island have returned with a new chick in the nest. It was also good to see some familiar faces of the local lobstermen working their trade.

So come see us this year. We have a lot of special events" planned for you, including the popular Windjammer Parade of sail on July 11. As always we will be running our two hour sails, five times a day, seven days a week. Don’t forget our custom charters and lobster bakes! We look forward to hosting your corporate events, family outings, and wedding functions, out on the beautiful Penobscot Bay.

Gift Certificates for Christmas 2008

Christmas is here and a great gift is a "Schooner Olad Gift Certificate". If you would like to purchase a gift certificate please send a check to: Schooner Olad, P.O. Box 432, Camden, ME 04843. The cost is $31.00 per person, and that includes tax and shipping. Please include how many certificates you would like and the amount of passengers you would like each certificate to be for, along with a return address and a phone number where you can be reached. Please call me if you have any questions. I would be more than happy to answer them. (207)236-2323

Sincerely,
Aaron Lincoln
Captain/ Owner

Top Ten Harbors in the United States

Each year I find an article published about the Top Ten Harbors in the United States. And every time I see on of these articles Camden, Maine is listed. I love sailing these waters. Every morning I can't wait to shake out the sails and make my way out across the bay. I look forward to seeing returning passengers as well as meeting new ones.

This year I am especially looking forward to this year's "Special Events" including an all-day trip to the Wooden Boat school in Brooklin Maine, music sails, and half-days to Warren Island State park.