SCHOONER ELEANOR

COME SAIL ON THE ELEANOR
FOR AN AUTHENTIC SCHOONER EXPERIENCE

Our trip begins with a journey down the historic Kennebunk River. Once clear of the harbor, we are underway on the Atlantic Ocean, the sails are set and the wind takes charge. The course of each trip is dependent upon wind and sea conditions. If close to shore, we will enjoy the views of Kennebunk’s sandy beaches alongside the rugged shores of Cape Arundel to the islands of Cape Porpoise. If further from shore, we often encounter lobstermen at work, sea birds in flight and many unexpected ocean happenings. However the trip evolves, you will enjoy the unhurried pace and quiet comfort of being under Eleanor’s sail.

The Schooner Eleanor, launched in May 1999, was built in Kennebunkport by Captain Rich and a crew of local craftsmen. Captain Rich has been offering sailing trips from Kennebunkport since 1987, with his wife Kris hopping on board soon after. Both Rich and Kris have deep local roots. Rich’s grandfather built large schooners and commercial fishing boats at his shipyard on the Kennebunk River in the early 1900s. Kris grew up in Cape Porpoise with her dad’s fish market, Preble’s, in their back yard.

Enjoy a memorable sail on the Eleanor to make your Kennebunkport experience complete.