Most people in Maine are still bundled up in wool sweaters and growling about freezing temperatures. Many are thinking of heading up to Sugarloaf for the weekend or snowmobiling in the woods of their backyard. Who, in Maine, is actually considering going for a sail?

High school sailors in Southern Maine have started sailing in Casco Bay this week. Teams include Cheverus High School, Portland High School. Cape Elizabeth High School, Deering High School, Falmouth High School, and Southern ME High School (conglomerate team). All high school teams sail out of SailMaine located in the Old Port of Portland. The teams sail in the 36 collegiate 420’s owned by SailMaine.

Here are some great shots of the action:

SailMaine is a cool organization that makes sailing accessible to almost anyone. They provide youth and adult sailing lessons all summer long as well as host regattas for high school, college and us sailing events. If you want more information about the high school sailing program or the youth sailing lessens contact Sarah Helming at SailMaine.

For all the action going on at SailMaine check out their web site here!