Kids can explore the Miles River and learn maritime skills in the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) summer sailing program, where new and experienced sailors gain the confidence to sail a small boat in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment.
Weekly classes are available June 24 through August 16 for participants 8 years of age and older. Classes 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 student accomplishments are celebrated. Pre-registration is needed, with a CBMM member cost of $200, or $250 for non-members.
On the weekends, CBMM 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 www.cbmm.org/l_families.htm. Space is limited in all classes. To pre-register, contact Helen Van Fleet at 410-745-4941.