SEA Salts — Sailing, Exploration, Adventure
Our SEA Salts program launched in summer 2018. The program emphasizes curiosity and exploration of our surrounding island and ocean environment while building confidence, knowledge, and independence on the water and in boats. The curriculum is drawn from island skills and traditions, both new and old. Daily activities integrate knots and rope work, fishing with nets, traps, and lines, aquaculture, beach art and seaside crafts, tidepool exploration and creature adaptations, and of course, sailing and boating!
2024 classes will be posted shortly…see below for information on prior year’s classes.
ROWING — Pre-K, M-F 8:30-10:30.
These sessions with an instructor and 1-2 students focus on creating positive early experiences on the water. A short venture out in a rowboat allows your child to build confidence and early independence as they journey away from the dock and practice taking a turn at the oars to feel how the boat moves over the waves. Students begin to learn basic knots and earn ribbons for their lifejacket as they master them! …..$40 per session
YOUNGERS — K-2nd, M-F 8:30-10:30
Kids ave fun on the water and develop the confidence and know-how to become a beginning boater. They haul lobster traps, explore tide pools, check out nearby islands, practice knots, and EXPLORE. Students even begin sailing and rowing. Instructors help students learn boating basics by sailing together in our club Mercury and encourage kids to push off from the beach with a partner in our Opti sailboats. Each class begins and ends with a beachside game.…………………$50 per session
MIDDLES — 3-6th M-Th 11:15-1:15
Adventurous middles sail all over the Great Harbor! First-time sailors join returning students as they explore rocky outcroppings and uninhabited islands. They begin developing navigation and boat handling skills in both sail and motorboats as they build their independence through experience. These kids advance their knot tying abilities, haul and set lobster traps, and meet ocean critters up close. They are in and out of the water collecting, fishing, foraging, and creating……………$55 per session
MIDDLES FIELD TRIP FRIDAY — 3-6th every other Fri. 1:00-4:00 pm June 30th, July 14th, 28th, Aug11th
Every other Friday Middles can embark on a longer boating adventure or sail to explore a nearby island sites -- including Baker's Island and the Dancing Rocks or up Somes Sound to explore Valley Cove and hike the Flying Mountain Trailhead. Field trip Fridays are all about fun and exploration! ……………$65 per session
OLDERS — 7th and Up M, Tu, W 2:00 to 4:00
Older students pave their way to independence on the water with practice. They handle motorboats and sailboats as they learn rowing, knot tying skills, mooring, and navigation. They look at maps and charts, lead their own expeditions to explore outer islands, fish and forage the shore, and paddle SUP’s around rocky ledges. They sail in pairs in our 420 sailboats, swim, and generally learn lifelong skills to enjoy this beautiful place to the fullest………..$55 per session
Technical Sailing with Sofie — W, F 1:00-4:00
This class if for students looking to learn the ins and outs of sailing. If you know a little bit but really want to understand more---join this class with a sailing-only focus to better understand wind, water, and sail……….$65 per session
EARL : BIG BOAT Sailing for Teens — Th. 9:00 -12:00
Older students, families, and friends venture out in our beautiful classic racing sailboat — Earl — in groups of up to 4. With size and speed to their advantage, they can range further throughout the Great Harbor with their hand on the tiller and a lot of powerful sail area at their fingertips. This is a fun, social experience for a group to enjoy a long afternoon on the water with support from our capable instructor…….$65 per session
EARL : Adult Racing Tactics — T 1:00-4:00
Get your hand on the tiller, learn about mark rounding, setting spinnakers, sail trim, and all the more technical details to help you achieve success on the race course………$95 per session
EARL : Book the Boat! — T, W, F 9-12 am, Th. 1-4 pm
Book the Boat with a group of up to 4 sailors for an educational sailing experience with Sofie. You can book the boat for a group of teens, you and your child, or a group of adults -- it's your choice! Your sign-up and payment will reserve the class for your group (up to 4). Come ready to learn! Varying ability levels welcome -- our instructors will provide active, hands-on sailing instruction for you and your group…. $300 for the group. Islandresident23 code applies.
*** please note, this is an educational class and not a private boat charter
PRIVATE LESSONS — all ages, Th. afternoons
We offer private lessons in sailing, motoring, and rowing. Brush up on your skills to feel more confident on the water or get the one-on-one attention you need to help your learning goals!