Events & Gatherings of the Fleet

Monday, June 8, 2020 – Schooner Gam – CANCELLED due to Covid-19

Kick off the summer season with a windjammer gathering of the entire fleet! Relive the age of sail during this quiet rendezvous of more than a dozen 19th-century-style sailing ships. Location is determined by the weather of the day! Live music and festivities. Raft-Up!

Week of June 21-27, 2020 – Windjammer Days – CANCELLED due to Covid-19

This year marks the 58th annual Windjammer Days in Boothbay Harbor. Participate in a grand sail parade through picturesque Boothbay Harbor. Majestic windjammers come from up and down the coast to participate in this exciting early-season event. Shoreside activities include music and fireworks.

Friday, July 3, 2020 – Great Schooner Race – CANCELLED due to Covid-19

Maine’s tall ship fleet gathers for an exciting race from Islesboro to Rockland, followed by a festive Awards Ceremony/Party with live music. This year marks the 44th anniversary of the Great Schooner Race, North America’s largest annual gathering of tall ships! Pre-Race festivities include fireworks and small boat races.

Friday, July 10, 2020 – Maine Windjammer Parade – CANCELLED due to Covid-19

The entire windjammer fleet participates in an afternoon Parade of Sail past the mile-long Rockland Breakwater, providing spectators with stunning, close-up views of Maine’s fleet of tall ships.

September 4 – 5, 2020 – Camden Windjammer Festival

The fleet gathers in picturesque Camden Harbor for festivities reminiscent of the days when hundreds of coastal schooners lined the waterfront. Festivities include a parade of sail, flag-raising ceremonies, live music, dancing and fireworks. Raft-Up!

September 15, 2020 – WoodenBoat Sail-In (3:00 – 5:30pm) – CANCELLED due to Covid-19

The fall gathering of the fleet takes place in Brooklin, Maine, headquarters of WoodenBoat Magazine and WoodenBoat School. Now in its 34th year, the event includes refreshments, live music, tours and a harbor full of historic schooners.

Can’t wait to see you out on the Bay!

Captain Noah & Jane Barnes, Stephen Taber

Captain Sam Sikkema, Victory Chimes

Captain John Foss, American Eagle

Captains Doug & Linda Lee, Heritage

Captains Barry King & Jen Martin, Mary Day

Captain Dennis Gallant & Candace Kuchinski, Angelique

Captains Garth Wells and Jenny Tobin, Lewis R. French

Captain J.R. Braugh, Ladona