Whether you are looking to refresh your skills, learn a new skill, or introduce your children to the lure of the sea and the wind, we've got a program that will fit your needs. With experienced instructors, boats of all shapes, sizes, and rigs, we're confident that you'll be glad you joined us!
For details on any classes, please call 207-701-7625
For details on any classes, please call 207-701-7625
SKFF: Sail Kids For Free - age 8 to 14 - An Awesome Experience
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From beginner to advanced, we'll be on land and sea, learning seamanship, rigging, and the fine art of sailing! With our fleet of boats that range from 11 Optimist Prams (perfect for the young sailor to learn in!) to sunfish, cat boats, Herreshoff 12-1/2's, an O'Day Widgeon and 3 Friendship Sloops, kids will have the opportunity to advance their skill level on the water.
Youth Sailing FREE ----For ages 8 to 14 Schedule Monday - Friday mornings (15 hours total per week) Includes Classroom and water experience Instructors Experienced at teaching and sailing Cost $--FREE/week/student NOTE: Afternoon classes for more advanced students are available for a small fee. Scholarships are available. Click HERE for SKFF scheduling and contact information
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Women on the Water
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Join our Wednesday evening sailing group - no matter what your sailing experience is! Beginning in July, women of any level of experience can join for $100 for a "package" of up to 6 sails or sign up for $20/evening. For beginners, this will provide a safe, fun way to learn while giving experienced sailors who might not have access to a boat the opportunity to enjoy an evening out on the water.
Thank you for the tremendous interest in our Women on the Water Program! We are working hard to prep our boats and build up our community so we can bring together as many sailors as possible! Registration is now closed. We will reach out shortly to those who have expressed interest. |
Adult Lessons - Broaden Your Expertise
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An opportunity to refresh your skills on the water or to finally answer the call of the sea that you've felt since childhood!
Individual or group (family) sailing lessons are available for adults (16 and up) upon request and captain availability. Groups (up to 6 adults or family members) Schedule 2024 season - by reservation Includes Classroom* and water experiences Instructors Experienced at teaching and sailing Cost (start at) $60/hour - individual $100/hour - for two $130/hour - for three Contact info@midcoastsailingcenter.org for more information. |
Nautical Navigation Series
Midcoast Sailing Center (a program of the Sail, Power, and Steam Museum) will host a classroom based Nautical Navigation series. Diane Sternberg, an educator, wilderness first responder, US Coast Guard licensed captain, and the Center’s Program Director will be teaching the classes.
“We’ve had quite a few people asking for foundational instruction for boating this summer,” said Sternberg. “This series of three classes (two evenings each) build upon each other. People can sign up for one or two or take the whole series.”
“Although most boaters rely on electronic equipment,” she added, “it’s important to understand the foundations of navigation for times when the electronics don’t work.”
Dates, times, and class descriptions are below and can also be found on our website: www.sailpowersteammuseum.org.
Women on the Water :: (two nights) 5-6:30pm to be scheduled for 2024
$60
This class is designed for women who are looking to increase their knowledge and confidence on the water. Tailored to the specific interests of participants, class may include safe line handling, use of a VHF radio, taking command of a vessel, & basic navigation using paper charts. One session will be shore based and the second will be on the water, providing an opportunity to use new skills to approach situations safely and with confidence.
Introduction to Nautical Charts and Navigation :: (two nights) 6-7:30pm to be scheduled for 2024
$60
Learn the skills that will provide you with the confidence to approach situations when a GPS or other electronic aids to navigation are not available. This class introduces the traditional art of navigation using paper charts. You will learn how to recognize chart features and symbols and use latitude and longitude and compass bearings to identify where you are. You will gain familiarity with the tools used for navigating and the process of solving simple navigation problems using speed, distance, and time.
Intermediate Navigation and Dead Reckoning :: (two nights) 6 - 7:30pm to be scheduled for 2024
$60
This class is designed for sailors interested in deeply immersing themselves in paper chart navigation. You’ll have a chance to practice your skills with a compass, dividers, and parallel rules as you work through problems using triangulation and dead reckoning. Practice problems will include set and drift and converting compass courses from magnetic to true north.
Rules of the Road and Aids to Navigation
To be scheduled |$50
If you are looking for a refresher on who has the right of way or how to determine safe maneuvering in a channel, this is the class for you. We will review maneuvering rules of the road, lights, sound signals and buoys that aid us in safe navigation.
Other classes available but not currently scheduled:
Women on the Water
Spring Sailing Refresher
Custom programs available
Midcoast Sailing Center (a program of the Sail, Power, and Steam Museum) will host a classroom based Nautical Navigation series. Diane Sternberg, an educator, wilderness first responder, US Coast Guard licensed captain, and the Center’s Program Director will be teaching the classes.
“We’ve had quite a few people asking for foundational instruction for boating this summer,” said Sternberg. “This series of three classes (two evenings each) build upon each other. People can sign up for one or two or take the whole series.”
“Although most boaters rely on electronic equipment,” she added, “it’s important to understand the foundations of navigation for times when the electronics don’t work.”
Dates, times, and class descriptions are below and can also be found on our website: www.sailpowersteammuseum.org.
Women on the Water :: (two nights) 5-6:30pm to be scheduled for 2024
$60
This class is designed for women who are looking to increase their knowledge and confidence on the water. Tailored to the specific interests of participants, class may include safe line handling, use of a VHF radio, taking command of a vessel, & basic navigation using paper charts. One session will be shore based and the second will be on the water, providing an opportunity to use new skills to approach situations safely and with confidence.
Introduction to Nautical Charts and Navigation :: (two nights) 6-7:30pm to be scheduled for 2024
$60
Learn the skills that will provide you with the confidence to approach situations when a GPS or other electronic aids to navigation are not available. This class introduces the traditional art of navigation using paper charts. You will learn how to recognize chart features and symbols and use latitude and longitude and compass bearings to identify where you are. You will gain familiarity with the tools used for navigating and the process of solving simple navigation problems using speed, distance, and time.
Intermediate Navigation and Dead Reckoning :: (two nights) 6 - 7:30pm to be scheduled for 2024
$60
This class is designed for sailors interested in deeply immersing themselves in paper chart navigation. You’ll have a chance to practice your skills with a compass, dividers, and parallel rules as you work through problems using triangulation and dead reckoning. Practice problems will include set and drift and converting compass courses from magnetic to true north.
Rules of the Road and Aids to Navigation
To be scheduled |$50
If you are looking for a refresher on who has the right of way or how to determine safe maneuvering in a channel, this is the class for you. We will review maneuvering rules of the road, lights, sound signals and buoys that aid us in safe navigation.
Other classes available but not currently scheduled:
Women on the Water
Spring Sailing Refresher
Custom programs available
