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Maine
Friendship | May-October
Located in the quiet coastal village of Friendship, Maine, our sailing school sits on some of the most beautiful and forgiving waters in New England. Maine’s rugged coastline, steady winds, and sheltered harbors create an ideal classroom for learning to sail, offering real-world conditions that's accessible to all skill levels. With cool summer temperatures, uncrowded waterways, and miles of protected bays and islands, students can build confidence, seamanship, and skills in a setting that’s as inspiring as it is practical. There’s no better place to learn the art of sailing than on the working waters of coastal Maine.
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All classes and charters leave from the Friendship Town Dock located at the end of Townlanding Rd.
The Way Life Should Be
Friendship harbor is located in the heart of midcoast Maine. It is a small, quaint working waterfront, home to commercial lobstermen. Located just 25 miles from iconic Camden and 70 miles from Maine's largest city, Portland, Friendship is in the ideal location to provide all you'd want to see in Maine without the crowds.
The summer months in midcoast Maine can be pleasant warm temperatures during the day, and there is always a sea breeze. Plan to layer up on your sail as Maine weather is notoriously unpredictable. The prevailing south-southwest winds that blow up the Gulf Stream during the summer provide for consistent winds and full sails. In just minutes you'll be surrounded by small Maine islands, beautiful rocky coast line, and miles of Atlantic ocean.
What do we offer at this location?
Pricing
Sunsets with Sail Moondrift
2 hours
Up to 6 people
$400
What you'll do
Our classic wooden schooner, Moondrift, offers a one-of-a-kind way to experience the Maine coast from the water. A sunset sail aboard a wooden schooler is something truly special—an unhurried, hands-on journey powered by wind, tradition, and skill. As the day softens into evening, you’ll feel the difference of a vessel built for grace and seaworthiness, where every sail set and course change is part of the experience. A sunset sail on Moondrift isn’t just a cruise—it’s a timeless expression of coastal Maine, and one you won’t find anywhere else. Learn more about this experience and book now by visiting the Sail Moondrift site.
Charters
4-8 hours
Up to 4 people
Half Day - $450
Full Day - $650
What you'll do
Take a sailboat tour around Muscongus Bay to see a unique perspective of local lighthouse(s): from the water on a sailboat. Leaving the working lobster wharf from Friendship Maine, you'll get a tour of Muscongus Bay as we make our way out to Franklin Lighthouse or even Eastern Egg Rock. It all depends on where the wind will take us!
ASA Sailing Lessons
2-7 days
Up to 4 people
What you'll do
Interested in learning to sail in waters that boast some of the most classically designed sailboats ever made? Reef Runner Sailing offers an introductory day-long class and a full range of ASA courses in Friendship, Maine. We have custom designed sailing itineraries that offer the best possible training in as little as a weekend. No matter your sailing goal, Reef Runner Sailing can help you get there.
Location
Find us at Friendship Town Dock located at:
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End of Townlanding Rd
Friendship, ME 04574
Coordinates:
43.97350728866061, -69.33718188621498
Directions from Harbor Rd Parking:​
Please park at the town Cemetery on S. Harbor Cemetery Rd. From the cemetery, it's a short 0.3 mile walk to the dock. Walk out towards Harbor Rd and take a left and then right onto Townlanding Rd. Head all the way to the end of Townlanding Rd, directly onto the wharf. We'll be waiting at the floating dock to take you to our sailboat.