Step aboard Goose, a graceful 26-foot Nonsuch helmed by lifelong sailor Captain Scott. Since 1994 he has shared the magic of Maine’s rugged coastline, welcoming just a handful of guests to breathe the salt air, spot seals and seab...
Step aboard Goose, a graceful 26-foot Nonsuch helmed by lifelong sailor Captain Scott. Since 1994 he has shared the magic of Maine’s rugged coastline, welcoming just a handful of guests to breathe the salt air, spot seals and seab...
Captain Scott has built a genuinely loyal following among visitors to Ogunquit, and it's easy to see why. With over 40 years of sailing experience, he brings a rare combination of seamanship and storytelling to every trip, weaving in local history, wildlife, and personal anecdotes in a way that feels like a conversation rather than a rehearsed tour. Families with young kids, bachelorette groups, and couples on romantic sunset sails all seem to leave feeling like they got something personal out of the experience. One thing that stands out is how consistently Scott handles the unexpected. Less-than-perfect weather, nervous first-timers, even a bout of seasickness on board... reviewers repeatedly mention that he kept things calm, comfortable, and enjoyable regardless of the conditions. He also keeps groups private, meaning you're not sharing the boat with strangers, which adds a lot to the relaxed atmosphere. If you're in the Ogunquit area and looking for a sailing experience that's low-key but genuinely memorable, this one is hard to talk yourself out of booking.
Michael boarded this sailboat absolutely convinced we were about to become a cautionary tale on the Weather Channel. In his defense, the sky looked like Neptune himself was going through something emotionally complicated. Meanwhile, our captain calmly handled the boat, the wind, and the increasingly dramatic cloud cover like a wizard with boat shoes. The man didn’t sail so much as negotiate with nature. At no point did I feel unsafe, even while Michael quietly scanned the Atlantic for great white sharks like he was auditioning for Shark Week: Anxiety Edition. The trip itself was incredible. Gorgeous views, beautiful coastline, perfect ocean air, and just enough wind to make you feel adventurous without immediately updating your will. The captain mixed history, facts, and stories without sounding like a floating PowerPoint presentation, which is a rare gift. Best part: he even let Michael help open the Perkins Cove drawbridge, which instantly healed the terrified little boy inside him. One minute he was convinced we’d capsize, the next he was basically Christopher Columbus with sunscreen. Absolutely worth it. Peaceful, stunning, memorable, and somehow both relaxing and mildly cinematic. 10/10 would sail into the ominous cloud void again.
Drea Castle
May 20, 2026
Michael boarded this sailboat absolutely convinced we were about to become a cautionary tale on the Weather Channel. In his defense, the sky looked like Neptune himself was going through something emotionally complicated. Meanwhile, our captain calmly handled the boat, the wind, and the increasingly dramatic cloud cover like a wizard with boat shoes. The man didn’t sail so much as negotiate with nature. At no point did I feel unsafe, even while Michael quietly scanned the Atlantic for great white sharks like he was auditioning for Shark Week: Anxiety Edition. The trip itself was incredible. Gorgeous views, beautiful coastline, perfect ocean air, and just enough wind to make you feel adventurous without immediately updating your will. The captain mixed history, facts, and stories without sounding like a floating PowerPoint presentation, which is a rare gift. Best part: he even let Michael help open the Perkins Cove drawbridge, which instantly healed the terrified little boy inside him. One minute he was convinced we’d capsize, the next he was basically Christopher Columbus with sunscreen. Absolutely worth it. Peaceful, stunning, memorable, and somehow both relaxing and mildly cinematic. 10/10 would sail into the ominous cloud void again.
Drea Castle
May 20, 2026