Mount Desert Island, Maine
Adult ProgramsMount Desert Island has been called the most beautiful island in the world. What better place to learn to sail? MDICSC’s adult lessons are geared for novices as well as those with some experience, however rusty. There are also private lessons, and coed and women’s sailing classes. When your skills have become proficient, you can take out a center boat, and enjoy MDI from it’s most beautiful vantage point, the water. Sailing is a sport that can last a lifetime, and it is never too late to start.
Pre registration is required for ALL Adult Sailing Programs and Independant Sails. We can not plan ahead to have sufficient staff and boats available if we do not know you are coming.
Private Lessons can be scheduled in advance by contacting our office at 207 244 7905 or email info@mdisailing.org The standard private Lesson rate is $85 per hour for one person and $100 per hour for two people per lesson. Larger private group lesson rates are available on a sliding scale fee.
BEGINNERS SAILING COURSE
Six classes cover the skills listed below and aim to qualify each student to sail (skipper) a boat independently. Each meeting will begin with a brief classroom session before going out on the water with one instructor and two students per boat.
- Rig the boat.
- Leaving the mooring
- Sail the five (5) points of sail
- Execute tacking turns
- Avoid unplanned jibes
- Execute a controlled jibe
- Execute a man overboard rescue - stop in open water and then resume sailing
- Know the three (3) ledge danger areas
- A controlled return to the mooring
- De-rig the boat
- Secure the mooring line
- Know the basic knots - stopper figure eight, cleat hitch, square knot, and bowline.
Classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursday at 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine) and will be held indoors if weather conditions dictate.
Pre-registration is required with payment of the course fee.
Special offer: Students who qualify after only a few classes or at the end of the course will have full "Individual Membership" sailing privileges for the remainder of the season at no extra cost.
Session One: July 5, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
Session Two: August 1, 3,8,10,15, 17
Cost per session: $350.
WOMEN'S SAILING CLUB: This program is for ladies off all ages and skill levels. It is a relaxed way for women of varying abilities to both learn the basics and or share their knoweldge with the group.This class meets every Monday night for six weeks starting July 10 and ending August 14. Several sailing center instructors will be on hand to lend guidance and instruction.
Pre-registration is required with payment of the course fee.
Special offer: Students who qualify after only a few classes or at the end of the course will have full "Individual Membership" sailing privileges for the remainder of the season at no extra cost.
Cost: $350.00
GROUP SAILING OPTIONS
MON |
TUE |
WED |
THURS |
FRI |
SAT |
SUN |
Womens Group Sail |
Beginners Sailing Course |
Open Sailingl |
Beginners Sailing Course |
Bullseye Racing 12 Noon |
Open Sailing Staff On Duty |
Open Sailing. Staff On Duty |
4-6:30 p.m. |
4:00 pm |
By appointment | 4:00 p.m. |
Call |
12-3 p.m. |
12-3 p.m. |
STARTING AND ENDING DATES
STARTS ON |
ENDS ON |
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Mon. 4 p.m. (Women’s Sailing) |
July 10 |
August 14 |
Tues. 4:00 p.m. Adult Beginner's Course |
July 5 & Aug 1 |
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Wed. 4 p.m. Open Sail |
July 12 |
August 16 |
Thurs. 4:00 p.m. Adult Beginner's Course |
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July 20 & Aug 17 |
Sat. Noon Group Sail |
July 8 |
August 19 |
Sun. Open Sailing l2-3 p.m. |
July 2 |
August 20 |
Summer hours of operation will be in effect during July and August.
- Monday through Friday 9am–5pm
- Saturday and Sunday noon–3pm
