Home again.

After weeks of hands-on training, watchstanding, teamwork, and port visits, students aboard the STATE OF MAINE stepped ashore yesterday, marking the successful completion of Summer Sea Term 2026.

The journey may be over, but the lessons learned at sea—and the ...friendships forged along the way—will last a lifetime.

Welcome home, Mariners. We couldn’t be prouder of all you’ve accomplished. 💙

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Home at last. ⚓️

After a successful inaugural voyage and Summer Sea Term, STATE OF MAINE has safely arrived at her homeport in Castine and the waterfront campus of Maine Maritime Academy.

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday to celebrate this historic milestone. It ...was incredible to see students, alumni, families, local residents, and friends lining the waterfront to welcome our new training vessel home.

The arrival of STATE OF MAINE marks an exciting new chapter for Maine Maritime Academy. Alongside our exceptional faculty, hands-on academic programs, dedicated waterfront, and rich maritime tradition, this remarkable vessel expands the opportunities available to our students and strengthens the Academy’s role in preparing the next generation of maritime leaders.

Today, we look ahead with excitement to all that the future holds for our students, our campus, and the entire MMA community.

Welcome home, STATE OF MAINE.

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Proud to Sail into History.

Today, Maine Maritime Academy’s schooner Bowdoin joined a spectacular fleet of tall ships in Boston Harbor as part of the Sail250 celebration, honoring America’s rich maritime heritage.

Built in 1921 for Arctic exploration, Bowdoin has spent more ...than a century inspiring adventure, seamanship, and leadership. As America’s oldest purpose-built Arctic schooner, she continues to serve as a classroom under sail for Maine Maritime Academy students while representing the Academy at one of the nation’s premier maritime celebrations.

It was an honor to see Bowdoin sailing alongside historic vessels from around the world, sharing the traditions of Maine’s seafaring heritage with thousands of spectators gathered along Boston’s waterfront.

Fair winds, schooner Bowdoin, as you continue your voyage!

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🏡 Tomorrow, STATE OF MAINE Comes Home.

For nearly two months, our cadets have sailed thousands of miles, gained invaluable hands-on experience, and made history aboard Maine Maritime Academy’s new training vessel. Tomorrow, that remarkable journey comes full circle as STATE OF MAINE ...arrives in her home port of Castine for the very first time.

We invite alumni, families, friends, neighbors, and the entire MMA community to join us in welcoming her home and celebrating a milestone that will shape maritime education for generations to come.

📅 Sunday, July 12
🕑 2:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Payson Hall Rooftop, Maine Maritime Academy

⚓ Boaters: Help make her arrival unforgettable by joining the community boat parade as STATE OF MAINE makes her way into Castine Harbor.

Can’t make it to campus? We’ll be livestreaming the arrival and ceremony so you can be part of this historic day wherever you are.

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Tomorrow, history comes home. We hope you’ll be there to welcome STATE OF MAINE to Castine.

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