SEA Salts — Sailing, Exploration, Adventure
Our SEA Salts program launched in summer 2018. The program emphasizes curiosity and exploration of our surrounding island and ocean environment while building confidence, knowledge, and independence on the water and in boats. The curriculum is drawn from island skills and traditions, both new and old. Daily activities integrate knots and rope work, fishing with nets, traps, and lines, aquaculture, beach art and seaside crafts, tidepool exploration and creature adaptations, and of course, sailing and boating!
ROWING — Pre-K, M-F 8:30-9:30
These sessions with an instructor and 1-2 students focus on creating positive early experiences on the water. A short venture out in a rowboat allows your child to build confidence and early independence as they journey away from the dock and practice taking a turn at the oars to feel how the boat moves over the waves. Students begin to learn basic knots and earn ribbons for their lifejacket as they master them! …..$27 per session
YOUNGERS — K-2nd, M-F 9:00-11:00
Kids ave fun on the water and develop the confidence and know-how to become a beginning boater. They haul lobster traps, explore tide pools, check out nearby islands, practice knots, and EXPLORE. Students even begin sailing and rowing. Instructors help students learn boating basics by sailing together in our club Mercury and encourage kids to push off from the beach with a partner in our Opti sailboats. Each class begins and ends with a beachside game.…………………$55 per session
MIDDLES — 3-6th M-Th 11:45-1:45
Adventurous middles sail all over the Great Harbor! First-time sailors join returning students as they explore rocky outcroppings and uninhabited islands. They begin developing navigation and boat handling skills in both sail and motorboats as they build their independence through experience. These kids advance their knot tying abilities, haul and set lobster traps, and meet ocean critters up close. They are in and out of the water collecting, fishing, foraging, and creating……………$60 per session
OLDERS — 7th and Up M, Tu, W 2:30-4:30
Older students pave their way to independence on the water with practice. They handle motorboats and sailboats as they learn rowing, knot tying skills, mooring, and navigation. They look at maps and charts, lead their own expeditions to explore outer islands, fish and forage the shore, and paddle SUP’s around rocky ledges. They sail in pairs in our 420 sailboats, swim, and generally learn lifelong skills to enjoy this beautiful place to the fullest………..$60 per session
We may add more programs in the coming weeks as our full schedule takes shape—watch your email or this site for further updates.