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Frances Day sailing and charter in Portland, ME USA

Today was the day. Up and out of the water for winter.Lists started. Two buckets, repair and replace. Fortunately mos...
10/21/2026

Today was the day. Up and out of the water for winter.

Lists started. Two buckets, repair and replace. Fortunately most things fitted on a traditional vessel can be repaired. These vessels were meant to be serviceable, meant to keep sailing, meant to be repaired at sea with proper tools and resources.

After a winter off from extensive project I look forward to sharing what we have planned for this off season.

In the ways.
10/21/2026

In the ways.

10/12/2026

It’s just a really good shot and we were having a really good time.

Thank you Daniel Agre for getting in the little boat.

A bit to share from The Ballroom Thieves, end of Sept. A special night under the awning. Thank you Calin and Martin.An...
10/12/2026

A bit to share from The Ballroom Thieves, end of Sept. A special night under the awning. Thank you Calin and Martin.

And thank you for the photos, Em Emily Nora O’Neil

Public sail offerings*Oct 8 4-6pm*Oct 15 4-6pm*Season’s end. Two more opportunities to sail and enjoy each other's co...
10/05/2026

Public sail offerings
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Oct 8 4-6pm
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Oct 15 4-6pm
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Season’s end. Two more opportunities to sail and enjoy each other's company.
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mainesailingadventures.net/october

August, short tacking between House and Cushing, a single reef, just lowers.Still a joy to see her underway, a sight we,...
10/02/2026

August, short tacking between House and Cushing, a single reef, just lowers.

Still a joy to see her underway, a sight we, her crew, are rarely granted. A shoot for Communal this summer, crew only, letting her run.

Communal

A sweet little eve in the mist with these two, and a thank you to all those who gathered to listen. Music on Frances co...
10/01/2026

A sweet little eve in the mist with these two, and a thank you to all those who gathered to listen. Music on Frances continues to be a tradition I’m privileged to host < 3

The Ballroom Thieves

House rules, we chase the sun into fall.*Oct 1Oct 8Oct 15*Public sunset sailing aboard Frances. All ages, all welcome.*...
09/28/2026

House rules, we chase the sun into fall.
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Oct 1
Oct 8
Oct 15
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Public sunset sailing aboard Frances. All ages, all welcome.
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Res mainesailingadventures.net/october

📷: Communal

Something very sweet released by our friends at Communal today. Brilliantly shot and edited short film. A little Maine...
09/24/2026

Something very sweet released by our friends at Communal today. Brilliantly shot and edited short film. A little Maine love story.

View Communal

A handful of opportunities to charter this October.*Oct 1Oct 8Oct 15*Please feel welcome to inquire. Fall rates, smalle...
09/19/2026

A handful of opportunities to charter this October.
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Oct 1
Oct 8
Oct 15
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Please feel welcome to inquire. Fall rates, smaller parties, the season we have the bay to ourselves < 3
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mainesailingadventures.net

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56 Commercial Street
Portland, ME
04101

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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