Boothbay is the largest boating harbor north of Boston. In fact, it is often called the boating capital of New England. The harbor is dotted with thousands of lobster buoys and hundreds of sailboats which far outnumber the fishing vessels in the summer. A visit to Boothbay is not complete unless you view it from the water. Scenic boat rides leave from the waterfront area and provide unique views of coastal wildlife, like puffins, whales, porpoises, and seals.
Spectacular views are everywhere, especially on a quiet sunset cruise on the bay.
For me, there is no better way to intimately experience the Maine coastline than on a sailboat or schooner. This past trip, we had the pleasure of taking a 2- hour sail on the magnificent Schooner Eastwind . However, this is no ordinary schooner. She was built by her owners, Herb and Doris Smith. The Smiths built Eastwind in their backyard over a three-year period.