Every day offers a combination of intensive instruction, as well as the fun and exhilaration of sailing on Casco Bay. Practice points of sail, sail trim, navigation, piloting, helmsmanship, docking, anchoring, safety, and man overboard drills. Students do all boat handling and sailing under the supervision and instruction of a US Coast Guard licensed captain and her assistant. This allows plenty of time for individual attention. Students do all boat handling under supervision, with plenty of time for individual questions and answers, and hands on sailing experience.
Every day offers a combination of intensive instruction and actual sailing.
Evenings are spent either at anchor or on a mooring, at different locations in Casco Bay, with free time ashore. Three-day courses run from 9 AM Friday to 5 PM Sunday. 3-hour lecture on chart reading, calculation of latitude and longitude, and basic GPS operation. Afternoon sail with students rotating at the helm. Sailing as a team with variation of roles.