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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
