Sailing Lessons
Instruction in Sailing and Basic Seamanship
Bayside, Maine: June 27 – August 12
Learn to sail or improve your sailing skills on the waters of Penobscot Bay, off the charming community of Bayside, in Northport, Maine.
The Mission of the Northport Yacht Club Sailing Program is to provide quality sailing instruction and teach good seamanship so that our students can be responsible and safe on the water for life.
The Northport Yacht Club, with a fleet of eight 17′ O’Day Daysailers, two 23′ Sonar keelboats and two Vanguard 420’s, sponsors sailing lessons with highly qualified instructors heading the program. Our programs provide basic sailing and boating skills. The Yacht Club offers two forms of instruction: Private lessons, and The Sailing School.
Private Lessons
The Northport Yacht Club offers private lessons for adults and children of all ages and experience levels. Whether the lesson is for one person or a group of 20, the Club’s fine instructors tailor the lesson to the specific needs and experience levels of the students to deliver a fun and enriching experience for all. For more information or to schedule a lesson, please contact the Head Instructor (contact information at the bottom of this page).
Sailing School
Students who have never sailed before and those who have some sailing experience are welcome to enroll.
- Beginners are taught basic seamanship, boating safety, how to row, and are introduced to the basics of sailing.
- Junior Instructors and Instructors: Students who progress to a high skill level and have demonstrated leadership abilities are eligible to become a “Junior Instructor”. Junior Instructor training starts for eligible, interested students at age 14. At age 16, if a JI has progressed and met certain program requirements, they can then apply for a paid Instructor position, teaching in the Sailing School.
Basic racing skills are also taught and can be practiced at the informal “fun races” held each Thursday at 4:30. These races give students an opportunity to improve their sailing skills. In addition, the club hosts two higher level events for young sailors – the Walter Downs Regattas. Check out the club bulletin board for details.
Safety is emphasized throughout the program. We achieve this by teaching young people to be flexible; to be aware of changing weather conditions; to follow directions; and to learn how to interact and cooperate with others of differing ages and abilities.
NYC Sailing School 2010 Registration Form:
Lessons are offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 AM till Noon. Fees are $30 per lesson or $75 per week.
The school also offers private and group lessons – please contact the head instructor for details.
Registration for all classes is from 9:00AM to 9:30 AM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
A limited number of sailing lesson scholarships are available for local students. Contact Gordon Fuller.
Parents/Adults are invited and encouraged to assist the sailing program by helping with our popular Thursday evening potluck supper/cookout held on the deck of the clubhouse after each Thursday Night Race. Bring something to share! This event is intended to provide fun for people of all ages throughout the Bayside community – all are invited!
Maine has constantly changing summer weather conditions from cold and wet to hot and dry. To be a responsible sailor, you need to come prepared for any weather!
Students should bring:
- Just the first day:
A parent to fill out forms, make payment, etc.
A bathing suit and towel for the swim test - Every day:
Non-slip shoes that cover toes,
Life jacket or vest (the club has extra life jackets),
SUNSCREEN (rain or shine!) - For cold weather:
Rain/wind jacket,
layers for warmth,
a dry change of clothes - For hot weather:
Light clothing that protects from sunburn
water bottle, hat, sunglasses
For more information:
Danny Webster, Head Instructor:
610-761-8995
Gordon Fuller, Sailing School Liaison:
Phone: 207-624-2769 (cell)
207-338-5387 (summer)
Steve Kazilionis, Sailing School Liaison:
Phone: 207-653-1683 (cell)