Every summer since 1977, the Maine Windjammer Association has hosted the Great Schooner Race, providing an opportunity for captains, crews and passengers aboard traditional vessels from all over the Eastern Seaboard to rendezvous for a fun day of racing.
Hailed as “the largest annual gathering of traditional schooners in America,” this year at least twenty schooners are expected to participate in the 46th Annual Great Schooner Race scheduled to take place on Friday, July 5th, 2024 in Penobscot Bay.
As race day approaches, we will add more information, but for now you can find more information in the race details section.
There’s still some last minute availability on some of the participating vessels!
Join Schooner Tyrone on an overnight adventure: Join us Thursday July 4th for a daysail out of Rockland leaving at 11:00AM then sail back into Rockland to anchor overnight with the fleet and take part in the evening’s festivities including the small boat regatta. Friday we will compete in the Race and sail back into Rockland for the awards ceremony and disembark. Guests will be invited to take part in all aspects of sailing and racing. $400/person (616) 633-8320
Join Schooner Olad: Friday, July 5, 2024 – 9:00am to 6:00pm
The Schooner Olad will join more than two dozen tall ships for an exciting all-day race in which guests can participate. This year marks the 48th anniversary of the Great Schooner Race, North America’s largest annual gathering of tall ships! The Schooner Olad has won this race in previous years with the assistance of our wonderful passengers. Come help us do it again! Raft-Up! Bagged lunches provided, B.Y.O.B • $205
Thank you to our sponsor Mossy Ledge Spirits for providing hand-crafted Maine-made spirits to all our participants!
