2010 Course Descriptions

All of our courses are focused on educating individuals to the joys of sailing. We utilize U.S. Sailing certified instructors in all of our youth courses. The boats we sail are Vanguard 420's which are ideal - they are simple enough to be operated by two students with limited experience, yet they have most all of the complexities of larger keelboats sailing in the ocean. These are operated out of Norton Pond. We also have a keelboat which we operate out of Lincolnville Beach.

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  • Introductory Sailing

    The Introductory Sailing class is focused on students ages 8~10. Class size is limited to 4 so that we can place two sailors and one instructor in each boat to maintain a safe and fun learning environment. Our focus is to spark an interest in sailing in young kids. They are encouraged to repeat this course over the course of the summer.

    1/2 Days  •  1-3:30 PM  •  $90
    Intro to Sailing application Scholarship application
    Session B2 July 12 to July 16
    Session B3 July 19 to July 23
    Session B4 July 26 to July 30
    Session B5 CLASS IS FULL

  • Beginner Youth

    Our Beginner/Intermediate Youth course is focused on providing kids with a fun opportunity to learn and hone basic sailing skills. Norton Pond offers warm waters, gentle breezes, and minimal boat traffic in which to safely practice sailing. All students are issued a U.S. Sailing textbook from which we instruct in all the topics necessary to sail with confidence. It's not unheard of for our students to be sailing solo by the end of the course! This is a full day class and students should come prepared with lunch, clothing, etc. to be out of the house for six hours. Ages 10 and up.

    Full Days  •  10am - 4pm  •  $190
    Beginner Youth application Scholarship application
    Session Y1 July 5 to July 9
    Session Y2 July 12 to July 16
    Session Y3 July 19 to July 23
    Session Y4 July 26 to July 30
    Session Y5 CLASS IS FULL

  • Advanced Sailing

    For those young adults who have already got the rudimentary skills down pat and want to progress in sailing we will offer a one week Advanced course at the end of the summer. The intent of this course is to expose students to sailing opportunities outside of Norton Pond. We plan to race on the pond, sail with other clubs in the ocean, get some keelboat experience, and possibly participate in some of the local competitions held in the mid-coast harbors. Youth who have successfully completed a Beginner/Intermediate course are eligible.

    Full Days  •  10am - 4pm  •  $190
    Advanced Sailing application Scholarship application
    Session Y6 August 9 to August 16

  • Women's Sailing

    Our Women's class is dedicated to our female sailors who want to spend an evening on the lake with the girls learning something new or just continuing a love of sailing. Leave the testosterone at home for a new adventure with your girlfriends. At the end of seven weeks you will be confidently sailing our two person 420's as skipper and crew. The content is similar to our adult sailing course.

    Women's Class  •  5-7:30pm  •  $240
    Adult Sailing application Scholarship application
    Session A1 Every Tuesday July 6 to August 17

  • Adult Sailing

    The Adult Sailing class is focused on those who see all the sailing here in the mid-coast, but find it just out of reach. Here is an inexpensive way to get out on a protected body of water and learn a skill that you can take anywhere. It's perfect for spouses, father/son or mother/daughter, and friends who just want to spend a few hours of fun each week relaxing on our beautiful Maine summer evenings. The first four weeks will be taught on the lake and the last three weeks will be on the ocean in our keel boat. The content is similar to our youth courses, but presented in a more mature level.

    Adult Class  •  5-7:30pm  •  $240
    Adult Sailing application Scholarship application
    Session A2 Every Thursday July 8 to August 19

  • Introduction to Ocean Sailing

    Introduction to Ocean Sailing is intended for those adults who know the ropes, but feel they could use a bit more experience before sailing with confidence on the ocean. Evenings will be spent building up that confidence with time at the helm sailing Penobscot bay. In addition, we will hold discussions on all things sailing; charts, navigation, safety, reefing, sail trim, radio communication, weather, etc. This class is not intended for the first time sailor.

    Ocean Class  •  5-7:30pm  •  $240
    Adult Sailing application Scholarship application
    Session A3 Every Wednesday July 14 to August 18