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Maine Under Sail: Coastal Towns of Penobscot Bay

Aug 7—Aug 11, 2019

Sail across the offshore townships of Maine, August 7–11, and discover the wonders and oddities that make up this beautiful, remote corner of the world.

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Maine Under Sail: Coastal Towns of Penobscot Bay
Sail across the offshore townships of Maine, August 7–11, and discover the wonders and oddities that make up this beautiful, remote corner of the world.
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