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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

The Great Schooner Race of 2013

The Great Schooner Race of 2013 June 30- July 6
If your are:
A photographer looking for that next great shot,
An artist looking for inspiration,
A thrill seeker,
Or someone who just needs to get away for a week,
This will be the trip of a lifetime! Join Maine author and photographer Doug Mills onboard the last Chesapeake Ram, the three masted schooner Victory Chimes as we set sail on June 30th from Rockland Maine for the Great Schooner Race.  Be a part of North America's largest annual gathering fo tall ships as more than two dozen historic schooners race from Islesboro to Rockland.
If you would like to be a part of this amazing adventure there are only a few cabins left and you will need to reserve yours soon!

Video from The Great Schooner Race 2012

2013 SCHEDULE:

Thursday, July 4
Late afternoon raft-up in Gilkey Harbor. All vessels welcome. Informal small boat races and other salty competitions. Fireworks!

Race Day: Friday, July 5
Islesboro — Rockland Harbor

8:00 am          Captains' Meeting aboard Victory Chimes.

11:00 am        Cannon signal for Flying Jib Class

11:15 am        Cannon signal for Coaster Class

11:30 am        Cannon signal for Leeward Class

11:45 am        Cannon signal for Windward Class

2-4:00 pm      Finish at Rockland Breakwater

4-6:00 pm      Schooners tie up/anchor in Rockland Harbor

7:30 pm         Awards Ceremony for Race participants at Sharp’s Point South. Live music, food and drinks.

For more information or tho reserve your cabin today call: 800-745-5651


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