Schooner Lewis R. French

Schooner Lewis R. French Windjammer homeported in Camden, Maine - offering 2,3,4,5 and 6 night sailing cruises along the coast

Join us for an all-inclusive vacation featuring tremendous sailing, homemade food and beautiful scenery. The French was built in 1871 and is the oldest commercial sailing vessel in the United States.

Shots of haul out! We've sanded and painted the topsides, recaulked some seams, and after a coat of bottom paint we'll g...
05/12/2026

Shots of haul out! We've sanded and painted the topsides, recaulked some seams, and after a coat of bottom paint we'll go back in the water and head for the Camden Hills!

Roll call!📸 justinmurray_photography
05/11/2026

Roll call!

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05/09/2026

We're on the hard! Every spring the French hauls out for a week to inspect and paint her bottom.

A round of applause for our cook, OB and his delicious food!📸 justinmurray_photography
05/07/2026

A round of applause for our cook, OB and his delicious food!

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A fleet of rowboats, headed to lobster bake!📸 justinmurray_photography
05/04/2026

A fleet of rowboats, headed to lobster bake!

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Ship's cat Strahd testing out his new favorite perch.
05/01/2026

Ship's cat Strahd testing out his new favorite perch.

You can always count on OB for a swanky hat and a platter of delicious food.📸 justinmurray_photography
04/30/2026

You can always count on OB for a swanky hat and a platter of delicious food.

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Giving the yawl boat her final coat of paint. So much work goes into preparing the French for her sailing season!
04/28/2026

Giving the yawl boat her final coat of paint. So much work goes into preparing the French for her sailing season!

Captain Becky, looking sharp in the hat she patterned and knitted for the French's very first knitting trip, held in par...
04/27/2026

Captain Becky, looking sharp in the hat she patterned and knitted for the French's very first knitting trip, held in partnership with The Cashmere Goat in Camden. Did you know we already have another one planned in 2026?

04/27/2026

We're well into fit out and the crew is working hard!

04/24/2026

The beauty of a Maine summer ✨

Address

11 Atlantic Avenue
Camden, ME
04843

Telephone

+12075421241

Website

https://lewisrfrench.square.site/

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