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Friday, June 14, 2019

Portland SchoonerFest & Regatta Takes Over Portland Harbor June 21st

Portland, Maine - The annual Portland SchoonerFest & Regatta, hosted by TallShip Maine, takes over Portland's harbor Friday, June 21st, 2019 in Portland, Maine.

Join us for an exciting weekend of schooner racing and beautiful sunset cruise-in-companies on Portland Harbor!

Portland's own spring regatta for traditional sail, Portland SchoonerFest and Regatta kicks off the summer sailing season on the solstice weekend with SEVEN traditional schooners parading under sail on Friday, June 21 and racing on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23.

This year's fleet includes some of the most famous schooners in the country including

131' Harvey Gamage of Portland
Schooner Adventure of Gloucester, MA
Schooner Alert of Bailey Island
Marine Maritime Museum's Schooner Mary E

These classics are racing against hometown favorites Bagheera, Wendameen & Timberwind, an original Portland pilot schooner.

The fleet continues on with the Casco Bay Gaffers Race to Bailey Island on Monday, June 24.

Come aboard as a passenger for an experience you'll never forget! Proceeds benefit Tall Ships® Maine accredited sail training programs for Maine teenagers. Tickets available at https://tallshipsmaine.org/portland-schoonerfest-regatta

For groups of ten or more or for questions, contact erincrotty@tallshipsmaine.org.

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