Sound Sailing Center

Ages 14-17 This 2 week program is designed for older kids who know the basics of sailing and wish to be able to Captain an Ensign.  This program includes all the skills taught in our Basic Keelboat Adult and Junior program, but does not include US Sailing certification.  At the end of the class students will be able to reef, do a MOB drill in about 2 minutes. anchor, read a chart, understand navigation and rules of the road and much more.  This course is taught in the afternoons from 1:30 to 4:30pm, with 23 hours of instruction over 8 days.

Ages 16-17 This 2 week program from 1:30 to 4:30pm is designed for older kids who know the basics of sailing and who would like to be US Sailing Certified to Captain an Ensign. All the material covered in our adult Basic Keelboat (or Advanced Junior Ensign Program) is covered, including reefing and MOB drills.  There is a final 2 hour checkout on the last friday for the US Sailing Certification.   This course is taught in the afternoons from 1:30 to 4:30pm, with 25 hours of instruction over 9 days (including the 2 hour final check sail).

Ages 6-13 Some of the things we cover: • Biology of estuaries (we use nets to sample marine life) • Island geology (demonstration of how a glacier works) • Operating an outboard-powered boat (with a USCG captain on board) • Parts of the boat • Wind direction • Rules of the road • Basic sailing skills • Man overboard drills Discounts on multiple weeks/multiple children