14–16-foot dinghies
Open boats with a tiller, mainsail and jib. Two students share each boat in the beginner course, trading steering and sail handling.
The school, the boats & your first day
Small boats.
Plenty to learn.
We teach in small groups so you spend time doing the work: rigging, steering, adjusting and trying again.
A school built around practice
Everyone takes a turn.
We explain a task ashore, try it afloat and make room to repeat it. Beginners get time with the tiller; returning sailors can work through the maneuvers that feel rusty.
From November through December, we meet in the classroom at 6 Breakwater Walk, Maple Crossing. On-water teaching runs May–August 2027. The office is open Tuesday–Friday, 10am–4pm.
Ashore / Rigging & boat parts
Small single-sail dinghies help us explain a boat’s parts and setup on land.
The teaching fleet
Two kinds of time on the water.
20–22-foot keelboats
A cockpit with room for an instructor and up to three students. Used for returning-sailor sessions and private lessons focused on boat handling and docking.
Pack for the day
What to wear.
What to bring.
For on-water lessons
- Layers you can move in and a wind-resistant jacket.
- Closed-toe shoes with non-marking soles that can get wet.
- A hat, sunglasses with a retainer and sunscreen.
- A water bottle, a change of clothes and lunch for a two-day course.
Life jackets are provided and worn on the water. Bring your own if you prefer; we check its fit at the dock. Arrive 20 minutes before the start for introductions and gear fitting.
For the classroom
Wear everyday clothes and bring a notebook. Charts, plotting tools and practice lines are supplied for the relevant course.
Find your place at the helm.
Tell us what you’ve tried and what you’d like to learn next.