Sail the Maine Coast and Islands

Cruise the beautiful and mysterious rocky coast of this sailors down east paradise aboard a cruising sailboat of your choice for one week this summer. The warm days and cool nights create a wonderfully pleasant atmosphere for watching seals, whales, birds and, of course, your lobster dinner. Maine is known as the land of a thousand islands and offers a treasure chest full of splendid scenic anchorages. This is seafaring country with ports at the heart of nearly every town and excellent seafood only a few steps away. Yet solitude and serenity are just around the bend where nature will unveil its wonders for you in peaceful silence.

Itinerary:

Day 1 - board in Rockland and sail to Camden

Day 2 - sail to Stonington

Day 3 - sail to Swans Island

Day 4 - sail to Northeast Harbor, Mt. Desert

Day 5 - sail to Woodenboat School

Day 6 - sail up Eggemoggin Reach to Castine

Day 7 - sail to Rockland and disembark

Dates: August 12-18, 19-25, 26-September 1

Travel: Rockland airport (RKD) provides easy access by air and rental car.

USCG licensed Captain on board so you can relax and not worry about where to go safely. Sailing instructions are also available if you wish to incorporate class certifications into the trip. This is a great way to get valuable hands on experience and enjoy cruising on a sailing yacht all in one.

Yachts: Baba 30

Cost:
$1000 per person plus expenses and travel
Passport Sailing Club Members $700 per person plus expenses and travel

Course Options: Specially discounted $150 when added to a Sailing Vacation.
Add $350 - Coastal Cruising Course ASA (103)
Add $500 - Bareboat Chartering ASA (104)
Add $600 - Advanced Coastal Cruising ASA (106)