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      Six super bonuses on a fall foliage Maine Windjammer Association cruise

      10th August, 2021 / Cruises, Lighthouses, Maine Windjammers, Sailing Events

      Maine’s Midcoast, and the entire Penobscot Bay region glows in the harvest hues of Mother Nature’s fall colors from mid-September through October.  From the water, the Maine Windjammer Association captains watch as color sets in and the reds, yellows, and oranges of the hillsides bathe the entire region in fall foliage vistas.  Add in a

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      Maine Windjammer Assoc offers a sale on a sail on Windjammer Wednesday

      24th November, 2020 / Maine Windjammers, Sailing Events

      The Maine Windjammer Association has its sails set for the next week when it rolls out WINDJAMMER WEDNESDAY, on December 9, 2020.  Mark the calendar! On December 9th only, Maine Windjammer Association will offer an unprecedented 10-percent off their gift certificates, honored on all the eight vessels in the fleet.

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      While July events cancelled, Maine Windjammer Assoc fleet moves ahead with fit out

      11th May, 2020 / Maine Windjammers, Sailing Events

      In consideration for the limitations on gatherings of no more than 50 people per Governor Janet Mill’s Safe Gradual Plan to Restart Maine’s Economy, the Maine Windjammer Association has reconsidered their July fleet-wide events, cancelling the 44TH Annual Great Schooner Race, scheduled for July 2, 2020 and Parade of Sail scheduled on July 10, July

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      Maine Windjammer Association Cancels Gam, Great Schooner Race and Parade of Sail

      24th April, 2020 / Cruises, Maine Windjammers, Sailing Events

      As the Coronavirus pandemic persists, no corner of our lives has been spared.  Travelers put their vacation dreams on hold, and while windjammer captains move full steam ahead on fit-out season, the question remains on when they can sail this summer.  A shelter in place order remains in place leaving everyone to wonder when Maine will once again become Vacationland.

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      Maine Windjammer Association captains know tides will turn

      10th April, 2020 / Cruises, Maine Windjammers, Sailing Events

      Just as the currents and tides ebb and flow, so does the news of the day.  However, unlike nature’s balance on the seas, the news has tended to flow in all one direction lately. One thing we know with all the certainty is that the tides will change and someday the present fear of viruses will wane. We also know with equal certainty that once it’s safe to travel again, a windjammer vacation will be exactly what eco-travelers will carve. The chance to surround yourself with nature’s beauty, fresh food and the feeling of movement across the bay with boat and wind in balance will be the most soothing experience imaginable.

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      Solo sailors become part of the family on a Maine Windjammer Association cruise

      27th January, 2020 / Cruises, Maine Windjammers, Sailing Events

      Hauling lines on Lewis R French.One of the biggest trends for 2020 is that solo travel on the rise. Single travelers are seeking adventures where it’s easy to fit in and they won’t feel alone along the Maine Coast on a historic windjammer cruise. A Maine Windjammer Association cruise comes with a made-to-order group of friends.

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      CELEBRATE MAINE’S 200TH BIRTHDAY WITH LIVING HISTORY ON BOARD A MAINE WINDJAMMER

      1st January, 2020 / Cruises, Sailing Events

      Once part of Massachusetts, Maine became independent—very independent—in March of 1820, 200 years ago.  To mark two centuries of statehood, visitors will be able to take part in festivals, parades and community celebrations throughout the state from March to October 2020.  Whether its taking part in the Great Schooner Race along with tall ships from

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      A look back at 2019 and a look forward to 2020

      21st September, 2019 / Cruises, Maine Windjammers, Sailing Events

      While the 2019 Maine Windjammer Association season is still underway, with plenty of opportunities for fabulous fall sailing through mid-October, we’ve wrapped up the fleet-wide events for the season.  From the Gam to the WoodenBoat Sail-In, the fleet gathered from Carter Cove to Camden and ports in-between for raft-ups and races. It’s not too early

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      Availability on Maine Windjammer Association fleet cruises – August – October 2019

      14th July, 2019 / Cruises, Maine Windjammers, Sailing Events

      Some may think you have to book your Maine Windjammer Association cruise in the springtime to get on one of the beautiful eight boats in the fleet.  While you’ll always find the best availability for the cabins and dates you want by booking early, there’s still plenty of room for you to join us for

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      Schooner Mary Day Is Overall Winner Of The 43rd Great Schooner Race By 44-Seconds On Corrected Time

      8th July, 2019 / Maine Windjammers, Sailing Events

      While light wind meant boats drifted over the starting line, fourteen historic windjammers  raced from Gilkey Harbor in Islesboro, ME to the finish line at the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse in the 43rd Annual Great Schooner Race on July 5, 2019.  With boats ranging from 48 to 141 feet, and the two oldest windjammers in America

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