Lodging Links

Rockport, Camden B & B Association
Camden area Inns
Rockland area lodging.

Lodging Recommendations

Inn on the Harbor, Stonington

Nebo Lodge, North Haven Island

Berry Manor

Limerock Inn

Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn

Megunticook Campgrounds

Lobster Bouy Campsites

Megunticook-by-the-Sea

Cruise Ideas

The Story

Your Captain

Reservations

Schooner Simplicity offers tours of Penobscot Bay and beyond

The boat is ideal size for families or small parties to relax on a private cruise. On a full day charter, Captain McClellan can bring guests to have lunch on a nearby island or at a coastal town. You may choose to have a picnic lunch (bring your own or we can provide) onboard, and simply spend the day sailing the beautiful waters. Favorable winds may whisk you up the bay towards the famous Camden-Rockport area or in the direction of the small archipelago of the Mussel Ridge Islands. Two hour cruises are a great way to sail with friendly company, viewing the nearby sites and regional wildlife such as harbor seals, porpoise, osprey and gulls soaring overhead.

All ages can travel safely and comfortably aboard SIMPLICITY. The boat is equipped with safety lines and coast guard approved lifejackets. SIMPLICITY safely completed a six month journey to the Carribean in 2005/6 with young Thomas (6) and Molly (4).

Simplicity Cruise Ideas

We offer a custom Picnic Lunch that is a wonderful way to enjoy the special flavors of Maine. A special Sunset Sail will bring you out beyond Rockland Breakwater and off scenic Owls Head. This trip is ideal for a romantic getaway for honeymooners and anniversary celebrations. These cruises can make memorable birthday surprises. Join us for Maine Lighthouse Tours. Simplicity trips access views of lighthouses offering great photo opportunites. Choose a Two day/B & B charter and enjoy the best of both worlds. Have a lovely sail on Penobscot Bay, then relax for an overnight at a recommended Bed & Breakfast. Enjoy a walk around a small coastal village, followed by another sailing adventure with Captain McClellan, who will deliver you back to Rockland Harbor.

Schooner Simplicity’s Story

SIMPLICITY is a 35’ pinky type hatch fishing schooner. These boats filled New England harbors from Block Island to Newfoundland in the 19th century and before.

SIMPLICITY was designed in 1911 by William Hand, designer of the Aric exploration schooner Bowdoin, as well as numerous other schooners, motorsailers, and the famed "Vhull" motorboats. Come aboard and relive maritime history!

SIMPLICITY was built in 1982 by Paul Rollins, in York, Maine, for Jim Crawford. Crawford is an accomplished blue water yachtsman who sailed the globe in noted schooners and cutters. Sail this small ship that takes care of herself and her crew.

Captain Mark McClellan

Captain McClellan has been building and sailing wooden boats for over twenty five years. He has sailed extensively from Nova Scotia to South America. He holds U.S. Coast Guard license certification.

Reservations, Rates & Schedule

Sailing daily from Rockland Harbor Please contact us for reservations and schedules 207-691-4133 or 207-596-0108 schooner_simplicity@yahoo.com