2015 Great Schooner Race in Rockland on July 3.

Sails of the Lewis R. French schooner are reflected in the ocean water at the start of the race.

Schooners assembled.

Flags, masts and sails.

The Bowdoin, competing in the Coaster Class of the Great Schooner Race.

Crew of the J. & E. Riggin.

Ellery Chalmers at the bowsprit of the Lewis R. French

At anchor before the race.

Photographing a passing boat from the J. & E. Riggin.

Penobscot Bay on July 3, 2015 but the scene might have looked the same 100 years ago.

Reflections on the hull of the Mary Day.

The Victory Chimes

Cassie Choplick stands on the J. & E. Riggin before the start of the race.

Ellery Chalmers aboard the Lewis R. French schooner before the beginning of the race.

Maps out and ready to race aboard the J. & E. Riggin.

A schooner before its sails are hoisted before the 2015 Great Schooner Race in Rockland.

Aboard the schooner Angelique during the race.

The Great Schooner Race

The American Eagle

Coasters, schooners and yachts took part in the Great Schooner Race.

Spectators of the 2015 Great Schooner Race sit on board the J. & E. Riggin.