Blueberry Cove, Tenants Harbor - Sailing Camps, 9-17
Saint George Community Sailing Foundation provides all sailing instruction at Blueberry Cove. SGCSF has more than a decade of teaching seamanship on the waters of Tenants Harbor in a way that honors Maine’s marine environment and nautical history. The fleet of ten ”Hunter 90″ dinghies, are nine foot, single sail catboats that self-right if capsized and are unsinkable. Four, 14 foot high-performance “420″ dinghies and 3 larger sloops allow for more advanced adventures. Lead by certified US Sailing Association Instructors, campers learn:
- A fun skill that can be enjoyed for a lifetime
- Safety, right of way, parts of a sailboat, knots & lines
- Wind awareness, weather, tides & currents
- Sails, rigging the boat & sailing upwind and down wind
- Capsize & overboard recovery
- Leaving & returning to a dock or mooring
- Marine ecology of Tenants Harbor & history of St. George sailing
Camp sessions offering Sailing Instruction: Blueberry Cove offers sailing instruction as part of 3 different camp sessions to accommodate the needs of just about every camper who wants to learn to sail! Our sailing programs combine learning sailing skills with a traditional summer camp experience. The best of both worlds!
- Day Sailors, for ages 9 to 12
- Two-week Residential Session, for ages 9 to 14
- Captain’s Quest a two-week session for ages 15-17
Day Sailors Dates, Fees & Availabilty and FAQ & Packing List
Two-week Residential Dates, Fees & Availability, Packing List, and FAQ
Captain’s Quest Dates, Fees & Availability, Packing List and FAQ
