Maine DaySail and the Schooner Timberwind

Specialties

Let us inspire you to kick back, relax and enjoy the beauty of Midcoast Maine. Whether you are looking for a getaway from your daily hustle, a stunning sunset, a lazy Sunday afternoon, or an exclusive charter on Penobscot Bay, Maine DaySail and the Schooner Timberwind have the experience for you. Join us for any one of our 2, 4 or 6 hour sails today.

History

Established in 2014.

Maine Day Sail, LLC was founded by Captain Lance Meadows, when the opportunity to breathe new life into a Maine-​made schooner arose. The Schooner Timberwind began her life as the Portland Pilot in 1931, working as a pilot boat until 1969. In 1970, the Timberwind was retrofitted to begin operating as a passenger vessel, offering multi-​day sailing trips. Until one Sunday afternoon in April 2015, when the Schooner Timberwind began her new life with Maine DaySail. After making the move to her new home in Belfast, Maine DaySail and the Schooner Timberwind have been offering day sailing trips from Thompson’s Wharf.

Meet the Business Owner

Captain Lance M.

Business Owner

The owner of Maine Day Sail, LLC and Master of the Schooner Timberwind, Capt. Lance Meadows holds a United States Coast Guard License as a 1600-​ton Master of Motor, Auxiliary Sail, Towing & Off-​Shore Supply Vessels. He started his professional sailing career in the Maine Windjammer fleet and ultimately graduated Summa Cum Laude from Maine Maritime Academy with a B.S. in Vessel Operations & Technology. During school and following graduation, Cap spent several years as a Mate on ocean-​going tug boats operating from Seattle, Washington to Alaska with many midnight watches under the Northern Lights in the Bering Sea. The combination of his maritime skills, a passion for hospitality, and an undying entrepreneurial spirit culminated with the launch of Maine DaySail late in 2014. «It is an opportunity to reinvent an awesome boat, bring a unique venture to Belfast, and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience the exceptional beauty of Penobscot Bay.»