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The schooner Bowdoin sails in the afternoon sun off Ilsesboro.

Built before the age of powerful engines, schooners once relied on the skills of sailors and the winds that weather offered. Around the turn of the century, these vessels transported heavy and valuable cargo between ports and were built for strength and speed.

You can get a taste of what that is like by taking a cruise on one. They offer a chance to try your hand at sailing - if you choose. Or you can sunbathe and enjoy doing nothing. You are bound to make new friends as you cruise Maine's beautiful coastline.

Under Sail
Find out what it is like to try this classic Maine mode of transportation. (Aug. 25, 2002)

  Midcoast

Angelique, 95 feet, 31-passengers, b. 1980, Camden. (800) 282-9989.

Annie McGee, b. 1957, Belfast. (888) 818-8234.

Downeast Windjammer Cruises operate several schooners for day sailing trips from Bar Harbor, Bath and Boothbay Harbor. (207) 288-4585 or (207) 288-2373.

Ellida, 10-passengers, b. 1922, Rockland. (888) 807-6921.

Grace Bailey, 80 feet, 29-passengers, b. 1882, Camden. (800) 736-7981.

Goddess of the Sea Cruises, specializing in private day sails and overnight cruising adventures for couples and families! . (207) 649-2628.

Heritage, 94 feet, 30-passengers, b. 1983, Rockland. (800) 648-4544.

Isaac H. Evans, 65 feet, 20-passengers, launched in 1886, Rockland. (877) 238-1325.

J. & E. Riggin, 90 feet, 24-passengers, b. 1927, Rockland. (800) 869-0604.

Kathryn B, 105 feet, 10-passengers, b. 1995, Rockland. (800) 500-6077.

Lewis R. French, 22-passengers, b. 1871, Camden. (800) 469-4635.

Mary Day, 90 feet, 29-passengers, b. 1962, Camden. (800) 992-2218.

Mercantile, 78 feet, 26-passengers, b. 1916, Camden. (800) 736-7981.

Mistress, 60 feet, 6-passengers, b. 1960, Camden. (888) 692-7245.

Nathaniel Bowditch, 82 feet, 24-passengers, b. 1922, Rockland. (800) 288-4098.

Roseway, 137 feet, 36-passengers, b. 1925, Camden. (888) 767-3929.

Stephen Taber, 68 feet, 22-passengers, b. 1871, Rockland. (800) 999-7352.

Timberwind, 70 feet, 20-passengers, b. 1931, Rockport. (800) 759-9250.

Victory Chimes, 132 feet, 40-passengers, b. 1900, Rockland. (800) 745-5651.

Wanderbird, not a windjammer but a 90-foot, 12-passenger converted fishing trawler, Rockland. (866) 732-2473.

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