The Sail, Power, and Steam Museum is proud to sponsor our
Midcoast Sailing Center's SKFF (Sail Kids For Free) and afternoon Youth Sailing Program.
Providing access to sailing for youth between the ages of 8-14, regardless of their ability to pay.
Thank you for a fabulous 2024 SKFF season!
Click the link below and we will let you know when registration opens in the spring of 2025.
Click the link below and we will let you know when registration opens in the spring of 2025.
For more information contact us at info@midcoastsailingcenter.org
SKFF: Sail Kids For Free - age 8 to 14 - An Awesome Experience
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To 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 20 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 for kids who graduate from SKFF and are ready to experience bigger vessels. Plenty of opportunities for them to advance their skill level on the water. Youth Sailing FREE ----For ages 8 to 14 Schedule See session options below Includes Classroom* and water experience Instructors Experienced at teaching and sailing Cost $--FREE/week/student |
2025 Schedule - SKFF - An Introduction To Sailing 9am - 12pm
8-14 year olds
Session 1: June 23-June 27
Session 2: June 30-July 3 (4 day session)
Session 3: July 7-July 11
Session 4: July 14-July 18
Session 5: July 21 - July 25
Session 6: July 28 - August 1
Session 7: August 4- August 8
Session 8: August 11- August 15
Session 9: August 18-August 22
Plans change and spaces do occasionally open up. If your desired session is full we will add you to our waiting list.
We also offer afternoon sessions for a small fee (see below) or we can arrange private lessons and sailing clinics.
Please note: There is no cost for this program, but donations are always welcome to help us defray costs.
8-14 year olds
Session 1: June 23-June 27
Session 2: June 30-July 3 (4 day session)
Session 3: July 7-July 11
Session 4: July 14-July 18
Session 5: July 21 - July 25
Session 6: July 28 - August 1
Session 7: August 4- August 8
Session 8: August 11- August 15
Session 9: August 18-August 22
Plans change and spaces do occasionally open up. If your desired session is full we will add you to our waiting list.
We also offer afternoon sessions for a small fee (see below) or we can arrange private lessons and sailing clinics.
Please note: There is no cost for this program, but donations are always welcome to help us defray costs.
MCSC Afternoon Youth Sailing Program - for kids 8-14
Intermediate Youth Sailing 1pm - 4 PM
8 - 14 yr olds
Has your child already gone through SKFF and wants to come back for another session? Or perhaps they've gained some experience elsewhere? Now that they are comfortable on the water, we invite them back for our Afternoon Youth Sailing Program.
With our fleet of boats that range from 20 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 for kids who graduate from SKFF and are ready to experience bigger vessels. Plenty of opportunities for them to advance their skill level on the water.
Schedule 2025 TBC
Includes Classroom* and water experience
Instructors Experienced at teaching and sailing
Cost This program has a nominal fee of $200/week, but no fee should prevent a sailor from sailing!
Scholarships are available for this program. Please ask about our scholarship program.
8 - 14 yr olds
Has your child already gone through SKFF and wants to come back for another session? Or perhaps they've gained some experience elsewhere? Now that they are comfortable on the water, we invite them back for our Afternoon Youth Sailing Program.
With our fleet of boats that range from 20 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 for kids who graduate from SKFF and are ready to experience bigger vessels. Plenty of opportunities for them to advance their skill level on the water.
Schedule 2025 TBC
Includes Classroom* and water experience
Instructors Experienced at teaching and sailing
Cost This program has a nominal fee of $200/week, but no fee should prevent a sailor from sailing!
Scholarships are available for this program. Please ask about our scholarship program.
Special thanks go to our museum supporters, foundations, and corporations, such as
Maine Community Foundations’ Knox County Fund,
the Wild Blue Fund,
the Metcalfe Family Fund for Knox County,
the Captain Raymond Thombs Memorial Fund.
Knight Marine Service,
Hamilton Marine, and
Jeff’s Marine.