Our Official Last Sail of the 2016 Sailing Season!

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It's official!!! The last 2 hour public sail of our sailing season will be this Sunday the 23rd at 11am. We believe we will be the last commercial sailing vessel doing public sails out of the whole state. First in, last out...that's how we roll. We hope you'll be able to join us before the end!  To all who have sailed with us, thank you so much for making our season a wonderful one.  We look forward to many more to come.  Cheers!

Another month left of sailing aboard the Olad

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There's some great sailing days ahead as we move into fall in Maine.  The foliage change brings beautiful views off the bay, and characteristically the winds are also in our favor this time of year, bringing some truly wonderful sailing. The Olad will continue to sail 3 trips daily weather permitting with our last day tentatively being the 22nd of October.  We are hopeful the weather in autumn will continue with what summer was so nice to bring us.  For more information on our sailing trips, please visit our website or call us directly. 

Happy Sailing!

Full Day Sail & Lighthouse Tour

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Full Day Sail and Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse Tour aboard the Schooner Olad

September 15, 2016 10am-5pm

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. We will tie up to the lighthouse dock and have a guided tour of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse.  After the tour 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. Lunch, snacks, appetizers, and beverages will be served. Give us a call today to reserve your spot!

Camden Windjammer Festival is next weekend!

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The Camden Windjammer Festival is almost upon us!

The Schooner Olad and the Cutter Owl are offering several special sails throughout Windjammer Weekend that you do not want to miss! Join us on one of our Windjammer Festival Sail-in trips on Friday, September 2nd from 12-2PM and from 2:30-4:30PM aboard the Olad where we will sail among the entire Windjammer fleet as they enter Camden Harbor for the weekend long event. On Friday we will also be offering a Fireworks Sail from 7:15-9:15PM where you can join us for a trip to watch the sun as it sets behind the Camden Hills followed by the fantastic fireworks display over the Camden Harbor.

Finally, on Sunday, September 4th from 2:30-4:30PM the Schooner Olad will be participating in the Parade of Sail with the entire Windjammer Fleet as the ships sail around Camden Harbor and out into Penobscot Bay.

For more information on these amazing trips or to purchase your tickets today visit our website www.maineschooners.com or call us at (207) 236-2323.

Maine Tradition

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Join us this summer for an exciting day of sailing, island hopping, and fresh Maine lobster cooked to perfection just for you.  The Schooner Olad will be sailing to Warren Island State Park this summer for our guests to enjoy a Maine summer tradition: the Maine lobster bake.  Choose from four different dates in July and August.  We will board the Olad in Camden and take a sail to Warren Island State Park through the beautiful archipelago of Islesboro.  While we sail to the island, our crew will be preparing you a traditional Maine lobster bake including all the fixings.  Enjoy a hike around the island, eat all the lobster you can, and then board the Olad and sail back to Camden, Maine.  Our lobster bakes are BYOB, so you're more than welcome to bring along whatever you would like to enjoy on the boat and with your lobster feast.  There are many great places locally to pick up a bottle of wine, a local brew, or some fancy local sodas.

          In addition to our public lobster bake, you may also privately charter either the Olad which seats up to 22 passengers, or for smaller groups join us on the Owl which seats up to 6 people. It's the perfect trip for family reunions, company events, weddings, and birthdays.  We hope you'll be able to join us!

The Schooner Olad is having a photo contest!

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The Schooner Olad has decided to have a photo contest!
Do you take great photos and love to sail? Than you have a great chance to win a charter for you and 21 of your friends aboard the Schooner Olad during our 2017 season(please no holiday weekends). Photos must be of the Schooner Olad while under sail in Penobscot Bay and must include a crew member or part of the sail rigging. So, get out there and start shooting! Just send your best photo to [email protected] with your name, phone number and date the photo was taken, and we will announce the winner the week after our last sail in October. The Schooner Olad will use these photos for our website and for promotional ads, etc. We are very excited to see all the entries, and I’m sure it’s going to be very difficult to make up our minds as to which one is the best.

Thanks for participating!

Our Sailing Season to begin May 7th!

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Let the 2016 Sailing season begin!

The Schooner Olad will open for it's 2016 sailing season on May 7th with our first sail leaving the dock at 12:30pm. Come down to say hi and join us on our first public sail of the year!
We will also be sailing at 3pm on the 7th for your sailing pleasure.

On May the 8th we will be sailing for Mother's Day! Bring your Mother's Day brunch along to enjoy on the boat. Mimosas encouraged! Mom will receive 1/2 off the ticket rate when accompanied by a family member. The Olad will run 3 two hour sails on Mother's Day at 10am, 12:30pm, and 3pm. To book, please call us at 207-236-2323 or book via our website, www.maineschooners.com.

We are super excited to get out on the water, and have been very lucky with some great spring temperatures. We hope you'll be able to get out and join us on the water this sailing season in Camden, Maine.

Cheers!

The Olad goes SPLASH!

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And, we're in!  The Owl and Olad are both in the water, and will be making their way to Camden in the next few days.  Yes, it's early.  Yes, we're really excited to go sailing.  We're so excited, that we'll be sailing early.  How early, you ask?  Well, we will be announcing that in just a couple of days, so stay tuned! 

Here's to another great sailing season ahead!

Spring Sale on Sailing!

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Buy your sailing tickets now for your sail this summer, and receive a discount from us!  Use the coupon codes when checking out to get this great savings on sailing.

Happy Spring!

Spring is just around the corner, sailing soon to follow!

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Spring is in the air!

We are very excited for an early spring. We have been working through the winter to get the boats some extra love, and hope to get out on Penobscot Bay earlier than usual this year. We'll see if we can make it happen!
In the mean time, there is still lots to do, and all of the little final touches still to be made. While we are finishing up our projects on the boats, we are also in the works planning new and special trips for both the Schooner Olad and the Cutter Owl. Check out our website www.maineschooners.com for updates.

Cheers!

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