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Explore the Coast of Maine Under Sail: Maritime and Natural History

Program No. 8681RJ
Get to know Maine’s rugged coast and idyllic islands as you sail a classic windjammer to historic villages, pristine harbors, an uninhabited island, and see an iconic lighthouse.
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7 days
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7 days
6 nights
17 meals
6B 5L 6D
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Board Angelique/Orientation/Dinner
Camden, Maine
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Sail among the islands in the bays and anchor in a new cove.
Sailing the waters of Penobscot Bay. Anchor in beautiful harbors or off islands of coastal Maine.
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Sail among the islands in the bays and anchor in a new cove.
Sailing the waters of Penobscot Bay. Anchor in beautiful harbors or off islands of coastal Maine.
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Sail among the islands in the bays and anchor in a new cove.
Sailing the waters of Penobscot Bay. Anchor in beautiful harbors or off islands of coastal Maine.
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Island Visit, Intertidal Zone, Lobster History & Dinner
Sailing the waters of Penobscot Bay. Anchor in beautiful harbors or off islands of coastal Maine.
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Sailing to Penobscot Bay
Sailing the waters of Penobscot Bay. Anchor in beautiful harbors or off islands of coastal Maine.
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Arrive Camden Harbor, Disembark, Program Concludes
Camden, Maine
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At a Glance

Explore Maine’s beautiful coast and its hundreds of islands aboard the 95-foot windjammer “Angelique.” A Maine experience since the 1930s, “windjamming” is unscripted cruising aboard a traditional sailing vessel. “Angelique” is a modern day windjammer made of steel-and-wood that serves as lodge, classroom and serene retreat. Departing from the beautiful town of Camden, “Angelique” drops anchor every evening in a picturesque harbor to let you explore a fishing village, a historic town, a beach, tide pool or an uninhabited island.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Climbing ladders onboard ship, in and out of bunks and in and out of boats; walking on varied terrain; sailing 5-7 hours each day.

What You'll Learn

  • Lodge each night aboard the classic English Channel windjammer “Angelique,” in scenic harbors along Maine’s majestic coast.
  • Learn about the intriguing history of Castine, site of the worst naval disaster of the American Revolution.
  • Explore the wild, unspoiled beauty of an uninhabited Maine island.

General Notes

Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.
Featured Expert
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Cipperly Good
Clipperly Good is the curator and collections manager at the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, Maine, overseeing the object, archive and library collections. She holds a bachelor’s in history and American studies from Colby College. Clipperly worked at the Williams College-Mystic Seaport Maritime Studies Program during her junior year of college, sparking her career in maritime history and maritime museums. She holds a master’s in museum studies with a concentration in American history and taught maritime history for the Proctor Academy’s Ocean Classroom.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Clipperly Good is the curator and collections manager at the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, Maine, overseeing the object, archive and library collections. She holds a bachelor’s in history and American studies from Colby College. Clipperly worked at the Williams College-Mystic Seaport Maritime Studies Program during her junior year of college, sparking her career in maritime history and maritime museums. She holds a master’s in museum studies with a concentration in American history and taught maritime history for the Proctor Academy’s Ocean Classroom.
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A native of Rhode Island, Rachel earned a BS in wildlife ecology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and an MS in resource management and administration from Antioch New England Graduate School. After spending a decade as a naturalist working with children around the country, she became a site coordinator and lecturer for Road Scholar programs on Tybee Island and in nearby Savannah, where she also worked part-time as a licensed group leader. Rachel now teaches what she calls "old-fashioned geography."
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Dennis Gallant grew up in the mountains of Maine but fell in love with the ocean when he moved to the coast for college. In 1993, he began work on the Maine windjammers, first on smaller daysailers, then signing on as mate aboard Angelique. He held the position for 10 summers and worked as a boat builder during the winter months. After leaving Angelique, Dennis captained both schooners and yachts on the coast of Maine and beyond, racking up offshore miles on three transatlantic trips.
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Dan Brayton is a professor of literature at Middlebury College, where he is a member of the English department and the environmental studies program. He has also taught for Sea Semester, the Williams-Mystic Program in Maritime Studies, Semester-at-Sea, and the California Coast and Climate Semester. Dan is a traditional boat enthusiast and avid sailor who has published articles in the magazine WoodenBoat. He grew up in Marblehead, Massachusetts. He and his colleague/spouse, Antonia Losano, live in Vermont, where they raised two children.
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Sarah O'Malley is an assistant professor of marine biology at Maine Maritime Academy who specializes in intertidal ecology and anadromous fish restoration. She communicates science in both audio and print formats and is an active volunteer with the Maine Master Naturalist Program. As a lifelong resident of the Penobscot Bay region, Sarah is excited to share her love of Maine's coast and all of its natural history with Road Scholars.
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Katie Conroy is the education and engagement specialist at the Maine Maritime Museum. She holds a bachelor's degree from Clark University in environmental science and a master's degree from Stonybrook University in marine conservation and policy. She previously worked in marine research, policy, and education for organizations including the Alaska Sealife Center, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), and the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. She currently lives in Bath, Maine with her dog, and loves surfing, hiking, biking, skiing, and painting with watercolors.
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Sarah Timm is the director of education at the Maine Maritime Museum, where she oversees education and interpretive programs that connect K-12, public, and digital audiences to Maine's global maritime significance, past and present. Sarah has taught art history and maritime material culture courses at Florida State University, Bowdoin College, and the Maine College of Art and Design, and has served as an education consultant. Originally from North Carolina, Sarah lives with her husband and two kids (and a cat) in Bath, Maine.
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Susan Gilpin has been a Maine Master Naturalist since 2019. She leads nature walks for schools, for the Falmouth Land Trust, and for the Appalachian Mountain Club at Medawisla Lodge. She has also taught natural history to adults at OLLI, the Senior College at the University of Southern Maine. She and her husband Clifford sailed the Maine Coast from Portland to Acadia National Park for 15 years. Susan has a special interest in birds and in the ecology of islands.
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Meals
17 Meals
6 Breakfasts
5 Lunches
6 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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Windjammer Angelique
6 nights
Camden
Captain Dennis and his wife Candace welcome you aboard their windjammer to share with you the delight of cruising Maine's coastal waters under full sail. Meet new shipmates, share the enthusiasm for the lore of Penobscot Bay, and see lighthouses, seals, small villages, and rocky islands that dot the bay. Cabins aboard the Angelique are cozy, but adequate for the amount of time spent in the cabin. They range in average dimension (ft) from 7'6"x5'x6'2" to 7'x7'x6'8" with a double bed or two (upper and lower) single bunk-style berths. (Please note: both upper and lower bunks are used on this program. Climbing into the top bunk will be required of half the participants) All cabins have cold running water, fresh linens, towels, wool blankets and reading lights. Participants will make their individual beds with the linens provided upon arrival. Storage space is limited in all cabins. Duffel bags and soft sided luggage are easier to store. Please note that cabins are assigned based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. If you have a specific request or need, please make sure you indicate it in your Personal Information and Preferences section of your Road Scholar account, and we will do our best to accommodate you. There are three shared heads (baths) with three hot showers. Please see the Angelique's website for additional details and photos: https://www.sailangelique.com/welcome-aboard/accommodations/
Windjammer Angelique
6 nights
Camden
Captain Dennis and his wife Candace welcome you aboard their windjammer to share with you the delight of cruising Maine's coastal waters under full sail. Meet new shipmates, share the enthusiasm for the lore of Penobscot Bay, and see lighthouses, seals, small villages, and rocky islands that dot the bay. Cabins aboard the Angelique are cozy, but adequate for the amount of time spent in the cabin. They range in average dimension (ft) from 7'6"x5'x6'2" to 7'x7'x6'8" with a double bed or two (upper and lower) single bunk-style berths. (Please note: both upper and lower bunks are used on this program. Climbing into the top bunk will be required of half the participants) All cabins have cold running water, fresh linens, towels, wool blankets and reading lights. Participants will make their individual beds with the linens provided upon arrival. Storage space is limited in all cabins. Duffel bags and soft sided luggage are easier to store. Please note that cabins are assigned based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. If you have a specific request or need, please make sure you indicate it in your Personal Information and Preferences section of your Road Scholar account, and we will do our best to accommodate you. There are three shared heads (baths) with three hot showers. Please see the Angelique's website for additional details and photos: https://www.sailangelique.com/welcome-aboard/accommodations/
Windjammer Angelique
6 nights
Camden
Captain Dennis and his wife Candace welcome you aboard their windjammer to share with you the delight of cruising Maine's coastal waters under full sail. Meet new shipmates, share the enthusiasm for the lore of Penobscot Bay, and see lighthouses, seals, small villages, and rocky islands that dot the bay. Cabins aboard the Angelique are cozy, but adequate for the amount of time spent in the cabin. They range in average dimension (ft) from 7'6"x5'x6'2" to 7'x7'x6'8" with a double bed or two (upper and lower) single bunk-style berths. (Please note: both upper and lower bunks are used on this program. Climbing into the top bunk will be required of half the participants) All cabins have cold running water, fresh linens, towels, wool blankets and reading lights. Participants will make their individual beds with the linens provided upon arrival. Storage space is limited in all cabins. Duffel bags and soft sided luggage are easier to store. Please note that cabins are assigned based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. If you have a specific request or need, please make sure you indicate it in your Personal Information and Preferences section of your Road Scholar account, and we will do our best to accommodate you. There are three shared heads (baths) with three hot showers. Please see the Angelique's website for additional details and photos: https://www.sailangelique.com/welcome-aboard/accommodations/
Windjammer Angelique
5 nights
Camden
Captain Dennis and his wife Candace welcome you aboard their windjammer to share with you the delight of cruising Maine's coastal waters under full sail. Meet new shipmates, share the enthusiasm for the lore of Penobscot Bay, and see lighthouses, seals, small villages, and rocky islands that dot the bay. Cabins aboard the Angelique are cozy, but adequate for the amount of time spent in the cabin. They range in average dimension (ft) from 7'6"x5'x6'2" to 7'x7'x6'8" with a double bed or two (upper and lower) single bunk-style berths. (Please note: both upper and lower bunks are used on this program. Climbing into the top bunk will be required of half the participants) All cabins have cold running water, fresh linens, towels, wool blankets and reading lights. Participants will make their individual beds with the linens provided upon arrival. Storage space is limited in all cabins. Duffel bags and soft sided luggage are easier to store. Please note that cabins are assigned based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. If you have a specific request or need, please make sure you indicate it in your Personal Information and Preferences section of your Road Scholar account, and we will do our best to accommodate you. There are three shared heads (baths) with three hot showers. Please see the Angelique's website for additional details and photos: https://www.sailangelique.com/welcome-aboard/accommodations/
Windjammer Angelique
6 nights
Camden
Captain Dennis and his wife Candace welcome you aboard their windjammer to share with you the delight of cruising Maine's coastal waters under full sail. Meet new shipmates, share the enthusiasm for the lore of Penobscot Bay, and see lighthouses, seals, small villages, and rocky islands that dot the bay. Cabins aboard the Angelique are cozy, but adequate for the amount of time spent in the cabin. They range in average dimension (ft) from 7'6"x5'x6'2" to 7'x7'x6'8" with a double bed or two (upper and lower) single bunk-style berths. (Please note: both upper and lower bunks are used on this program. Climbing into the top bunk will be required of half the participants) All cabins have cold running water, fresh linens, towels, wool blankets and reading lights. Participants will make their individual beds with the linens provided upon arrival. Storage space is limited in all cabins. Duffel bags and soft sided luggage are easier to store. Please note that cabins are assigned based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. If you have a specific request or need, please make sure you indicate it in your Personal Information and Preferences section of your Road Scholar account, and we will do our best to accommodate you. There are three shared heads (baths) with three hot showers. Please see the Angelique's website for additional details and photos: https://www.sailangelique.com/welcome-aboard/accommodations/
Windjammer Angelique
6 nights
Camden
Captain Dennis and his wife Candace welcome you aboard their windjammer to share with you the delight of cruising Maine's coastal waters under full sail. Meet new shipmates, share the enthusiasm for the lore of Penobscot Bay, and see lighthouses, seals, small villages, and rocky islands that dot the bay. Cabins aboard the Angelique are cozy, but adequate for the amount of time spent in the cabin. They range in average dimension (ft) from 7'6"x5'x6'2" to 7'x7'x6'8" with a double bed or two (upper and lower) single bunk-style berths. (Please note: both upper and lower bunks are used on this program. Climbing into the top bunk will be required of half the participants) All cabins have cold running water, fresh linens, towels, wool blankets and reading lights. Participants will make their individual beds with the linens provided upon arrival. Storage space is limited in all cabins. Duffel bags and soft sided luggage are easier to store. Please note that cabins are assigned based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. If you have a specific request or need, please make sure you indicate it in your Personal Information and Preferences section of your Road Scholar account, and we will do our best to accommodate you. There are three shared heads (baths) with three hot showers. Please see the Angelique's website for additional details and photos: https://www.sailangelique.com/welcome-aboard/accommodations/
Windjammer Angelique
6 nights
Camden
Captain Dennis and his wife Candace welcome you aboard their windjammer to share with you the delight of cruising Maine's coastal waters under full sail. Meet new shipmates, share the enthusiasm for the lore of Penobscot Bay, and see lighthouses, seals, small villages, and rocky islands that dot the bay. Cabins aboard the Angelique are cozy, but adequate for the amount of time spent in the cabin. They range in average dimension (ft) from 7'6"x5'x6'2" to 7'x7'x6'8" with a double bed or two (upper and lower) single bunk-style berths. (Please note: both upper and lower bunks are used on this program. Climbing into the top bunk will be required of half the participants) All cabins have cold running water, fresh linens, towels, wool blankets and reading lights. Participants will make their individual beds with the linens provided upon arrival. Storage space is limited in all cabins. Duffel bags and soft sided luggage are easier to store. Please note that cabins are assigned based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. If you have a specific request or need, please make sure you indicate it in your Personal Information and Preferences section of your Road Scholar account, and we will do our best to accommodate you. There are three shared heads (baths) with three hot showers. Please see the Angelique's website for additional details and photos: https://www.sailangelique.com/welcome-aboard/accommodations/
Windjammer Angelique
6 nights
Camden
Captain Dennis and his wife Candace welcome you aboard their windjammer to share with you the delight of cruising Maine's coastal waters under full sail. Meet new shipmates, share the enthusiasm for the lore of Penobscot Bay, and see lighthouses, seals, small villages, and rocky islands that dot the bay. Cabins aboard the Angelique are cozy, but adequate for the amount of time spent in the cabin. They range in average dimension (ft) from 7'6"x5'x6'2" to 7'x7'x6'8" with a double bed or two (upper and lower) single bunk-style berths. (Please note: both upper and lower bunks are used on this program. Climbing into the top bunk will be required of half the participants) All cabins have cold running water, fresh linens, towels, wool blankets and reading lights. Participants will make their individual beds with the linens provided upon arrival. Storage space is limited in all cabins. Duffel bags and soft sided luggage are easier to store. Please note that cabins are assigned based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. If you have a specific request or need, please make sure you indicate it in your Personal Information and Preferences section of your Road Scholar account, and we will do our best to accommodate you. There are three shared heads (baths) with three hot showers. Please see the Angelique's website for additional details and photos: https://www.sailangelique.com/welcome-aboard/accommodations/
Windjammer Angelique
6 nights
Camden
Captain Dennis and his wife Candace welcome you aboard their windjammer to share with you the delight of cruising Maine's coastal waters under full sail. Meet new shipmates, share the enthusiasm for the lore of Penobscot Bay, and see lighthouses, seals, small villages, and rocky islands that dot the bay. Cabins aboard the Angelique are cozy, but adequate for the amount of time spent in the cabin. They range in average dimension (ft) from 7'6"x5'x6'2" to 7'x7'x6'8" with a double bed or two (upper and lower) single bunk-style berths. (Please note: both upper and lower bunks are used on this program. Climbing into the top bunk will be required of half the participants) All cabins have cold running water, fresh linens, towels, wool blankets and reading lights. Participants will make their individual beds with the linens provided upon arrival. Storage space is limited in all cabins. Duffel bags and soft sided luggage are easier to store. Please note that cabins are assigned based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. If you have a specific request or need, please make sure you indicate it in your Personal Information and Preferences section of your Road Scholar account, and we will do our best to accommodate you. There are three shared heads (baths) with three hot showers. Please see the Angelique's website for additional details and photos: https://www.sailangelique.com/welcome-aboard/accommodations/
Windjammer Angelique
6 nights
Camden
Captain Dennis and his wife Candace welcome you aboard their windjammer to share with you the delight of cruising Maine's coastal waters under full sail. Meet new shipmates, share the enthusiasm for the lore of Penobscot Bay, and see lighthouses, seals, small villages, and rocky islands that dot the bay. Cabins aboard the Angelique are cozy, but adequate for the amount of time spent in the cabin. They range in average dimension (ft) from 7'6"x5'x6'2" to 7'x7'x6'8" with a double bed or two (upper and lower) single bunk-style berths. (Please note: both upper and lower bunks are used on this program. Climbing into the top bunk will be required of half the participants) All cabins have cold running water, fresh linens, towels, wool blankets and reading lights. Participants will make their individual beds with the linens provided upon arrival. Storage space is limited in all cabins. Duffel bags and soft sided luggage are easier to store. Please note that cabins are assigned based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. If you have a specific request or need, please make sure you indicate it in your Personal Information and Preferences section of your Road Scholar account, and we will do our best to accommodate you. There are three shared heads (baths) with three hot showers. Please see the Angelique's website for additional details and photos: https://www.sailangelique.com/welcome-aboard/accommodations/
Windjammer Angelique
6 nights
Camden
Captain Dennis and his wife Candace welcome you aboard their windjammer to share with you the delight of cruising Maine's coastal waters under full sail. Meet new shipmates, share the enthusiasm for the lore of Penobscot Bay, and see lighthouses, seals, small villages, and rocky islands that dot the bay. Cabins aboard the Angelique are cozy, but adequate for the amount of time spent in the cabin. They range in average dimension (ft) from 7'6"x5'x6'2" to 7'x7'x6'8" with a double bed or two (upper and lower) single bunk-style berths. (Please note: both upper and lower bunks are used on this program. Climbing into the top bunk will be required of half the participants) All cabins have cold running water, fresh linens, towels, wool blankets and reading lights. Participants will make their individual beds with the linens provided upon arrival. Storage space is limited in all cabins. Duffel bags and soft sided luggage are easier to store. Please note that cabins are assigned based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. If you have a specific request or need, please make sure you indicate it in your Personal Information and Preferences section of your Road Scholar account, and we will do our best to accommodate you. There are three shared heads (baths) with three hot showers. Please see the Angelique's website for additional details and photos: https://www.sailangelique.com/welcome-aboard/accommodations/
Windjammer Angelique
6 nights
Camden
Captain Dennis and his wife Candace welcome you aboard their windjammer to share with you the delight of cruising Maine's coastal waters under full sail. Meet new shipmates, share the enthusiasm for the lore of Penobscot Bay, and see lighthouses, seals, small villages, and rocky islands that dot the bay. Cabins aboard the Angelique are cozy, but adequate for the amount of time spent in the cabin. They range in average dimension (ft) from 7'6"x5'x6'2" to 7'x7'x6'8" with a double bed or two (upper and lower) single bunk-style berths. (Please note: both upper and lower bunks are used on this program. Climbing into the top bunk will be required of half the participants) All cabins have cold running water, fresh linens, towels, wool blankets and reading lights. Participants will make their individual beds with the linens provided upon arrival. Storage space is limited in all cabins. Duffel bags and soft sided luggage are easier to store. Please note that cabins are assigned based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. If you have a specific request or need, please make sure you indicate it in your Personal Information and Preferences section of your Road Scholar account, and we will do our best to accommodate you. There are three shared heads (baths) with three hot showers. Please see the Angelique's website for additional details and photos: https://www.sailangelique.com/welcome-aboard/accommodations/





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