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Bowdoin in Greenland, 2024. Photo: Graham McKay
Sail the Bowdoin and our Bantry Bay Gig
Castine to Belfast, switching / mixing crews half way on Islesboro. 
This is a collaborative day expedition with Maine Maritime Academy and Atlantic Challenge USA. 

September 12, 2026

Meet in Castine at 9am at the public dock. Bring a lunch, layers (including a rain jacket), and a water bottle. We will end the trip on our slip in Belfast, next to the Footbridge and Harbor walk (closest parking is Pierce St). 

Read more about the Schooner Bowdoin here. 

Sliding Scale Tuition: 
Supportive Rate: $60
Baseline Rate: $50
Reduced Rate: $40

Tuition covers: Insurance, Instruction, Safety Equipment. You will need to coordinate your transportation to Castine/From Belfast. We will send out an email to the group to help you coordinate carpools. 


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