2010 Class Descriptions

July 5 - August 27

Rowing & Introduction to Basic Sailing Skills
Ages: 6 – 7
Boats: Rowing Dinghies
When: Mon – Fri: 8:30 – 11:00
Tuition: $165 / week
An introduction to the elements of basic seamanship including rowing, basic sailing, knot tying, simple navigation, nomenclature and other information necessary to develop confidence on and around the water. Prepares students for later enrollment in sailing classes. Limited to 30 students each week.

Beginning Mercury Sailing
Ages: 8 – 9
Boats: Mercuries
When: Mon – Thurs: 8:30 – 11:00
Tuition: $175 / week
The introductory course for young students in their first year of sailing. Students will learn the basics of rigging, sail handling and steering. Instructors sail with students in Cape Cod Mercuries. Limited to 18 students each week.

Intermediate Mercury Sailing
Ages: 10– 14
Boats: Mercuries
When: Mon – Thurs: 8:30 – 11:00
Tuition: $175 / week
For sailors who are older novices and those who wish to sail in double-handed keel boats. In small groups, students will learn to sail the 15' keelboats under main, jib and spinnaker. Skipper-crew teamwork will be emphasized. Limited to 18 students each week.

Beginner / Intermediate Optimist Sailing
Ages: 8 – 14
Boats: Optimists
When: Mon – Thurs: 8:30 – 11:00 OR Tues – Fri: 11:30 – 2:00 & Wed: 2:30 – 5:00
Tuition: $175 / week
Students sail Optimists by themselves. The class is for both beginner and intermediate sailors who are comfortable on the water and eager to sail independently. The class will be divided into smaller groups based on skill level and age. Limited to 28 students in the 1st session and 18 students in the 2nd session.

Beginning / Intermediate 420 Sailing
Ages: 13 and up
Boats: 420s
When: Mon – Thurs: 8:30 – 11:00
Tuition: $175 / week
Older novices and intermediate sailors with the perquisite size and skills will participate in the 420 class. Students will be introduced to sailing small centerboard sloops under main, jib and spinnaker. Skipper-crew teamwork will be emphasized. Limited to 24 students each week.

Advanced Optimist Sailing
Ages: 10 – 14
Boats: Optimists
When: Tues, Thurs, Fri: 11:30 – 2:00 & Wed: 2:30 – 5:00
Tuition: $185 / week
For sailors who are interested in racing or have experience racing. The class will focus on advanced sailing skills and racing techniques. Sailors will have the opportunity to compete in regattas held in Northeast Harbor or at other sailing schools in the region. Limited to 10 students each week.

Advanced 420 Sailing
Ages: 13 and up
Boats: 420s
When: Tues, Thurs, Fri: 11:30 – 2:00 & Wed: 2:30 – 5:00
Tuition: $185 / week
For students who are interested in racing or have racing experience. The 420 sailors will practice three days a week, team race against local clubs on Thursdays, and occasionally compete in regattas held in Northeast Harbor or at other sailing schools in the region. Limited to 24 students each week.

Seamanship Clinic
Ages: 13 and up
Boats: variety
When: Fri: 4:00 – 6:30
Tuition: $45/ clinic
The seamanship clinic will expose our older sailors to navigation,

meteorology, advanced rope work, and a variety of sailboat. Once a

month, the Seamanship Clinic will include an  overnight

(Friday to Saturday) on a small island off of MDI.

Limited to 15 students each week.

Adult Powerboating Course
More information coming soon!

Private Lessons
Ages: all ages
Boats: all boats
When: By appointment
Tuition: $75 / hour
Private lessons are available to any student desiring individual attention. Instruction will be tailored to student’s ability and interest.

Private lessons must be scheduled in advance through the office.

Come by the office or call Lauren at (207) 276-5101.

Questions about what class to sign up for?  Please contact Christine Wilson at director@nehss.org.

All Sailing School students must be a Northeast Harbor Fleet member or a guest of a member.

For more information, please contact Lauren Simmons at nehfleet@gmail.com.