Frances

Sun soak.  For the better part of a decade I did half of my year living away from land and on a wooden sailboat built in 1928.  We were primarily between Antigua Barbuda and the island of Grenada.  The West Indies.  I learned many life lessons during those years, and one that has influenced me the most:  slow down.  Don’t rush through this life, take it in at the pace of an old wooden ship.

At home in the summer in Maine I get to offer an experience on Frances that I too still dream of having.  Pack a bag, bring some snacks, a towel, a layer, a friend, a more than a friend, and plan a bit of your summer to come sailing.  Afternoon and evening trips in Portland, Maine.  Inquiry online at a link in our bio.  All inquiry welcome.

Something new coming. Putting film vignettes together to wrangle the beauty of this boat on charter has been one of the joys of this past year. Sarah with Ruffian Creative is a person I love dearly. She has made it possible for me to introduce this boat, Frances, to those of you who do not know us yet.

Sailing June thru October in Portland, Maine and available for charter and ticketed event. To learn more about our offerings visit first online. Link in bio.

Full film coming soon : )

The simplest and the sweetest pleasures are the ones we carry with us. And the people we share them with. On Frances we take it back to the basics, in a beautiful space, all yours for you and yours.

Charter dates open for 2026. Inquire at mainesailingadventures.net/charter