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!
Private Lessons — All Ages 5 and up
If your interest in sailing doesn’t match our scheduled class offerings please reach out about our private Lessons! Available most days of the week they are a great option for kids and adults. Please reach out to gianluca@lcyc-csef.org for scheduling and rates.
YOUNGERS — K- 3rd Grades
Kids ave fun on the water and develop the confidence and know-how to become a beginning boater. Class time will be spent on sailing and rowing basics and knots, as well as the chance to explore tide pools, and check out nearby islands. 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.
MIDDLES — 4-6th Grades
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.
OLDERS — 7th Grade and Up
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.
Coordinate with Islesford Boatworks!:
We are happy to announce our schedules are compatible with Islesford Boatworks. Common age groups and synced class times allow your child to attend both LCYC and Islesford Boatworks at the same time. Please find Islesford Boatworks schedule Here and registration Here.