Educational Exhibitors

Coastal Studies for Girls - A semester-long science and leadership school for tenth grade girls. Through community living and experiential learning on the coast of Maine, CSG nurtures girls’ intellect, curiosity, confidence, and strength.
Northeast Maritime Institute- A private, co-educational maritime institution that offers its students an opportunity to pursue maritime career-oriented education.
The Landing School - A groundbreaking maritime college whose mission is to effectively prepare men and women for careers in the marine industry as practical designers, builders and systems technicians who work professionally on yachts, commercial vesselse and tall ships, adapt to the industry’s evolving technology and appreciate the traditions of the past. They will be bringing in a boat that they are currently building.
The New School, Kennebunk -  A democratic high school that empowers students to reach for the best in themselves, love learning, and become responsible stewards of our world. They Incorporate social and environmental awareness into the curriculum and everyday life at the school. The school has its own sail training program and will bring its sail training vessel to the festival.

Non-Profit Exhibitors

Maine Historical Society - A growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource.
Maine Maritime Museum -  A coastal Maine attraction offering many opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture.
Maine Sail Freight - Facilitating a project to revive the working sail along Maine’s coast.
U.S. Power Squadrons - The world’s largest recreational boating organization with more than 35,000 members. For more than 100 years, they have worked to make the water a safer place through boating education, civic service and fellowship.
Sail Maine - A community sailing center based on the Portland waterfront. Their mission is to provide affordable access to the water through community sailing and educational programming.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - Established by Congress in 1939, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is Semper Paratus (Always Ready). Their mission is to promote and improve recreational boat and safety, To provide trained crews and facilities to augment the Coast Guard and enhance safety and security of our ports, waterways, and coastal regions, To support Coast Guard operational, administrative, and logistical Requirements.

Merchandise Vendors

Anchorpak LLC (Colin Sullivan-Stevens)
Seaweed Studios
Alaina Marie (Clutches and wallets)
Yankee Lady Books
Black Point Mercantile
Ships of Glass
Fishbone
Old Charts of Maine
Mudd Knives
Chart Metalworks
Mainely Labs
N&D Tall Ships merch
Seabags
LLBean Outdoor Discovery School
Mainely Charts
Seashell Jewelry
Marshall's Magnetics
Erin Flett Studio
Benoit's Design Studio

 

Sailing Ships Maine is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law (EIN 47-3101784).

Sailing Ships Maine creates life-changing opportunities for teens of all abilities and income levels so that they may discover the ocean environment and expand leadership skills while being encouraged to consider further maritime training.  Through public events, we support the marine economy, provide access to the ocean and traditional sailing ships and preserve our maritime heritage.