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

Sailing and Covid 2021

Happy Spring!

Thanks for staying the course with us through the global pandemic. How crazy to think that, one year ago, COVID was a new reality. We had a great season last summer, and we appreciated everyone’s cooperation so we could sail safely. Thank you! We know that the pandemic has affected us all in different ways, and we offer our understanding for any difficulties the last year may have brought into your life. 

We also offer our excitement for the 2021 sailing season! We all deserve to get out on Penobscot Bay toenjoy the wind, waves, and wildlife. As we look ahead to the season, we are committed to safety precautions to ensure that everyone feels as comfortable and relaxed as possible. We are not out of the woods yet with COVID but things are looking up! With vaccines rolling out and fresh air always on our side, we look forward to a great sailing season with you. 

So, what will the start 2021 look like?

On the Schooner Olad and the Cutter Owl:

• Our captains, crew, and employees will wear masks at all times.

• All passengers will wear masks. As of now, Federal law requires that all passengers wear masks, with the exception of when eating or drinking. We expect that this law may end in May. Stay tuned!

• We will ask all passengers to put on hand sanitizer before boarding the boats.

• We will ask all passengers to use the restroom onshore before the boats depart. (The bathroomonboard will be available for emergencies and longer charters.)

• We will practice social distancing onboard.

• We will sanitize the boats between trips. 

Additionally on the Olad:

We will be limiting passengers to 14 maximum on the Olad for public trips. (For private charters, we canbring 14-22 passengers.)

Additionally on the Owl:

The Owl has a maximum capacity of 6 passengers. We will limit passengers, as needed, if passengers do not know each other.

Charter the boats

2020 was a record year for private charters, and we already have a lot of bookings for 2021. Simply put, charters allow you to choose who you go sailing with, and this helps ensure an enjoyable trip for all. The Owl can take 6 people maximum, and the Olad can take between 14-22 people, depending how your group meets the criteria.

Book today!

We recommend that you book early, well in advance of when you would like to sail. Last year, we were often full to capacity a week in advance. We expect to fill up quickly this year. Whether you are booking individual seats on the Olad or Owl, or wishing to charter one of the boats, please reach out to us as soon as possible. Visit the website at www.maineschooners.com or call us today at 207-236-2323 or email [email protected]. 

We will keep you posted….

We anticipate that with the vaccines out, that restrictions will be removed as the season moves on. We will be keeping up on the latest information, and keep you informed.

We’re excited that things look so promising on the horizon. We’re excited to go sailing with you. We are committed to your safety, and we’re committed to having fun and giving you the best sailing experience possible on Penobscot Bay. 

Thanks again for staying the course with us. We look forward to hearing from you. Remember, book early this year. Call us anytime.

See you soon!

Captain Aaron Lincoln 

The holidays are coming and we're thinking of our 2021 season! Gift certificates are a great way to share experiences with loved ones. Whether they're a sailing enthusiast or a first timer, a two-hour sail on one of our beautiful wooden vessels is the perfect way to see the Maine Coast from the water.

We are available for the purchase of Schooner Olad and Cutter Owl gift certificates at 207-236-2323 or on our online store at www.maineschooners.com. Our gift certificates never expire and are good for up to 2 hours of sailing throughout our season. We also have a great selection of t-shirts, hats, sail maker bags, and other sailing-oriented gifts available on our online store for purchase. Orders typically ship the next day, so you'll have your items well in hand before you know it!