Frances
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Day sailing and charter in Portland, ME USA
Sun soak. For the better part of a decade I did half of my year living away from land and on a wooden sailboat built in 1928. We were primarily between Antigua Barbuda and the island of Grenada. The West Indies. I learned many life lessons during those years, and one that has influenced me the most: slow down. Don’t rush through this life, take it in at the pace of an old wooden ship.
At home in the summer in Maine I get to offer an experience on Frances that I too still dream of having. Pack a bag, bring some snacks, a towel, a layer, a friend, a more than a friend, and plan a bit of your summer to come sailing. Afternoon and evening trips in Portland, Maine. Inquiry online at a link in our bio. All inquiry welcome.
05/29/2026
I’m tired in the good kind of way as I write this. We will get underway and head for Portland Monday.
When we get to these moments when we feel as though we have arrived I find I mostly look back upon the journey. This is where to find the heart. In seeing this boat come into it’s beautiful form today, it was with profound humility I realize I am only here now because of everyone who has been helpful, loyal, kind, who has helped me in the keeping of this boat and who has come before.
I do this part of my year with my whole heart. The spring. Sam and Luke, we have done good work and I look forward to sailing her with you this summer. 18 years on my own with her. My adult life. Raised by a metal ship, I think if I had had the words I would not have had the language < 3
05/25/2026
You can walk down to our waterfront, along the fish piers with the seagulls and the wharf cats, and a bit further to where the ferry boats tie up. You’ll find us here.
Frances sails five days a week, welcoming picnics, celebrations, and restful time on the water. Afternoons and evenings. Charter for larger parties or private occasions. All inquiry welcome.
Season’s open June 9.
Link in bio.
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05/23/2026
A little over one week out from launch. We open our doors to you June 9. Sam and Luke, thank you for the fabulous effort this spring. A boat like this is only complete with her crew.
Visit our summer offerings at mainesailingadventures.net
Something new coming. Putting film vignettes together to wrangle the beauty of this boat on charter has been one of the joys of this past year. Sarah with Ruffian Creative is a person I love dearly. She has made it possible for me to introduce this boat, Frances, to those of you who do not know us yet.
Sailing June thru October in Portland, Maine and available for charter and ticketed event. To learn more about our offerings visit first online. Link in bio.
Full film coming soon : )
From my first week back onboard. We’ve had some sunny mild days up the river, a boom repair, and interior work just wrapping up. It has been a beautiful April so far.
Summer offerings at mainesailingadventures.net
The simplest and the sweetest pleasures are the ones we carry with us. And the people we share them with. On Frances we take it back to the basics, in a beautiful space, all yours for you and yours.
Charter dates open for 2026. Inquire at mainesailingadventures.net/charter
2026 charter, we open our decks to those looking for a bit of respite on the water, offering unmatched sailing in Portland, Maine. We accommodate up to 38 guests for shorter length charter such as cocktail parties for sunset. For longer days on the bay 10 to 25 guests is ideal. Enjoy a sail to the Chebeague Island Inn or to an outer island for an on anchor swim : )
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Ty for the good movies and the good sailing.
Spring projects rewound back a couple years : )
Frances charter. Consider us when you pick a place to gather this summer. A fabulous open deck for lounging, picnicing, and enjoying afternoon into eve on the water.
mainesailingadventures.net/charter
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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 |