You are rocked to sleep at night, raise sail in the morning, and mind the wind all day long. Today only about two dozen schooners are still sailing, all of them passenger ships, going wherever the wind takes them. But there are countless islands in Penobscot Bay for the schooners to weave around, each with its own story. As you sail silently by, you try to listen to as many as you can. Many of the windjammers sail out of the Rockland harbor, although the Timberwind docks in nearby Rockport and other schooners sail from Camden.
Taxis are available from the airport to the nearby towns.
Fall temperatures are in the 50 to 60 degree range, so bring warm clothes and dress in layers. Life on a schooner is very informal. Bring the type of clothes you would camp in, as well as sunscreen and a camera. Amenities vary quite a bit among schooners. Read the brochures carefully.