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2026 Maine Train

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Maine Train – Cruise North Together

Buzzards Bay to Casco Bay | Arrive August 1

The Maine Train is an informal group cruise for members who want to head north together—sharing the experience, building confidence, and enjoying the journey up the coast.

A small group of boats will meet in Buzzards Bay and travel together to Casco Bay, Maine, with plans flexible based on conditions and group preference.


What to Expect

  • A relaxed, collaborative cruise north with other BWSC members
  • A pace of 3–5 days, depending on maritime weather
  • Daily travel as a loose group—close enough for mutual support, flexible enough for individual preferences
  • Occasional small-group dinners ashore when schedules and stops align

This is not a tightly scheduled flotilla—it’s more about traveling in good company and supporting each other along the way.


Who This Is For

The Maine Train is a great fit if you are:

  • Making your first trip “Down East”
  • Looking for companionship and shared experience during the passage
  • Interested in having experienced members nearby as you make the trip north

Whether you stay with the group the entire way or just part of the journey, you’ll benefit from the added confidence of not going it alone.


Route & Timing

  • Departure: Buzzards Bay (timing coordinated among participants)
  • Transit: Coastal passages with flexible stops based on weather and group preference
  • Arrival: Casco Bay, Maine
  • Meet-Up: We’ll join the full Maine Cruise group on August 1 at Dolphin Marina

A Note on Flexibility

As with all cruising, weather and conditions will guide decisions. The group will adjust timing, stops, and pace as needed to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.


Join the Train

If you’re planning to head north and would enjoy having others along the way, the Maine Train is a great way to start the journey.

Come for the support, stay for the camaraderie—and arrive in Maine ready to enjoy the full cruise experience.


Monday

July 27

Leave Red Brook Harbor/Onset entering CC Canal at 7:30AM for Scituate (75nm)

(Alternative itinerary based on weather, etc.)

Tuesday

July 28

Scituate to Biddeford Pool (80nm) Use Dockwa for mooring.

Scituate to Isle Shoal or Portsmouth (50nm)

Wednesday

July 29

Biddeford to Chebeague (23nm). Anchor or pick up free mooring.

Isle to Biddeford (32nm)

Thursday

July 30

Chebeague to Christmas Cove (32nm) Dockwa mooring

Biddeford to Chebeague (23nm)

Friday

July 31

Christmas Cove to Sebasco (23nm) reserve mooring

 

Saturday

Aug 1

Sepasco to Dolphin (12nm) Dockwa mooring

 

       
     
       
       
       
       
       
       

Date and Time

Monday, July 27, 2026, 8:00 AM until Saturday, August 1, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)

Location

Your boat!
USA

Event Contact(s)

John Garner

Category

Cruising

Registration Info

Registration is required
We’ll be using GroupMe for real-time communication throughout the cruise. This makes it easy to:
• Coordinate meetups
• Share your location
• Invite others for drinks, dinner, or activities
• Post quick updates as plans evolve
You can participate via text message or the app—whatever works best for you.
👉 Join the BWSC GroupMe with this link or the QR code

Once you join, you can post updates, questions, cruise photos, and more
Registration modifications are permitted
Registration cancellations will be accepted