Explore the Miles River and learn maritime skills in the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) summer sailing program, where
CBMM - Under Sail !
new sailors and old salts gain the confidence to sail a small boat in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment.
Weekly classes are available now through August 15th for participants 8 years of age and older, and offer instruction for sailors at basic, intermediate and advanced sailing levels. The daily classes include limited classroom instruction and three hours of on-the-water experience. Participants learn sailing and teambuilding skills including water safety, rigging, boat handling and docking. The week ends with a family picnic and awards ceremony, where the students’ accomplishments are celebrated. Pre-registration is needed, with a museum member cost of $175, or $200 for non-members.
On the weekends, the Museum also offers adult and teen basic sailing classes using the Museum’s fleet of 15-foot boats. Hourly, private sailings lessons are also available by reservation. For class schedules, visit https://www.cbmm.org/pdf/CBMM_Summer_Sailing_11_web.pdf. To register for any of the Museum’s sailing programs, please contact Helen Van Fleet at 410-745-2916.
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