Camden Harbor, Maine, is one of the state’s most iconic sailing communities. It is part of Camden’s identity, shaped by generations of sailors, boat-builders, working waterfront activity, historic schooners, and a deep connection to Penobscot Bay. Visitors quickly...
Few things interrupt a relaxing day on the water like arriving late and searching for parking. Planning where to park before your Camden Harbor sailing trip helps you start your adventure feeling relaxed, prepared, and ready to enjoy every moment on Penobscot Bay....
Camden Harbor is one of Maine’s most admired waterfront destinations, where wind-filled sails, sparkling blue water, and mountain-backed views come together to create an unforgettable coastal experience. From the moment a sailboat leaves the harbor, the bustle...
We are looking forward to the excellent forecast for the coming weeks for sailing on Penobscot Bay. We are now offering daysails and sunsets sails for two hours seven days a week on both Schooner Surprise and Sloop Anjacaa. Both boats are also available for charter so...
There is still snow on the ground and we are less then 6 weeks away from the start of our season! We have been working hard to get Surprise and Anjacaa ready for launching in just a few weeks. We will be sailing Surprise in her 99th year on the water with new sails...
We still have a few of our favorite weeks of the season left before the Surprise comes out of the water for the winter. September and October provide consistent winds and bright sunny days on Penobscot Bay, perfect for sailing. The crowds have gone and many times we...
We have been enjoying unbelievable summer sailing this past month. Warm nights and smooth sailing make perfect conditions for sunset sails on Penobscot Bay. In July and August we offer a special sail on Friday nights that includes live acoustic music and homemade...
With a few days of wonderful weather we are officially sailing on our summer season. We have been spotting a lot of Bald Eagles, Seals and Porpoises. Camden Harbor is getting busy with transient boats and locals are putting their boats in the water. We started to sail...
After a very windy week we are hoping for some warm and “calmer” days. Although everybody is enjoying some exciting sails with winds up to 30 Knots, its time to shake all reefs off the sails and enjoy some summer days! Next weekend we will celebrating...
Surprise seems to be enjoying this unusual Maine winter as much as we are. Our winter cover allows lots of ventilation and whether the temperature is unusually cold as it has recently been, or during those occasional thaws, we are able to go onboard and do some...