Welcome to American Mainsail. The Sailing Company.

Our Mission:

inspire unforgettable maritime adventures, foster our clients connection WITH the sea, and empower the experience of those who navigate its waters.

Our values:

  • Safety: Prioritizing the safety of passengers and crew above all, keep well-maintained vessels and rigorous safety protocols.

  • Foster PASSION for Sailing: Demonstrating a deep love and enthusiasm for the art of sailing.

  • Environmental Stewardship: Commitment to protecting the marine environment, promoting sustainable practices, and educating about THE mARINE eNVIRONMENT.

  • Adventure, Exploration, AND EXPERIMENTATION: tHE SAILING WORLD IS SOMETIMES PERCEIVED AS STOdGY, CURMUDGEONLY, AND UPPITY. nOT uS. wE EncouragE a sense of LEARNING, EXPLORATION, ADVENTURE, AND EXPERIMENTATION.

  • Accessibility: MakE sailing accessible to a diverse range of people, including those with different abilities and backgrounds.

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Thanks for the great season!!
It’s late October and the sailing season is winding down. Sailors are prepping to take their boats out of the water for the season, which means there’s bottom jobs to be done!
A cold, blustery sunset off Rye, NH.
A cold, blustery sunset off Rye, NH.
Rough sailing out here today but these guys are hardcore!
Amazing night sailing and shooting engagement photos with @khfilmphotography! Congratulations Monica and Kevin!
Amazing night sailing and shooting engagement photos with @khfilmphotography! Congratulations Monica and Kevin!
These beautiful people are killing their photo shoot!
These beautiful people are killing their photo shoot!
#Carefree Kate in top trim at #safeharborwentworthmarina, ready for an #engagementphotos session!
#Carefree Kate in top trim at #safeharborwentworthmarina, ready for an #engagementphotos session!
More amazing fall sailing days in #portsmouthnh!
#jonahcrab at the dinghy dock.
I love the #piscataquariver in the fall.
Thanks for the great season!!
It’s late October and the sailing season is winding down. Sailors are prepping to take their boats out of the water for the season, which means there’s bottom jobs to be done!
A cold, blustery sunset off Rye, NH.
Rough sailing out here today but these guys are hardcore!
Amazing night sailing and shooting engagement photos with @khfilmphotography! Congratulations Monica and Kevin! These beautiful people are killing their photo shoot! #Carefree Kate in top trim at #safeharborwentworthmarina, ready for an #engagementphotos session!
More amazing fall sailing days in #portsmouthnh!
#jonahcrab at the dinghy dock.
I love the #piscataquariver in the fall.