Learn the Art of Sail!
Located on the shores of Rockland's working waterfront, the MidCoast Sailing Center is an educational program of the Sail, Power, and Steam Museum, providing classroom and on-board sailing experiences, education in seamanship skills, and exposure to the lure of the sea and Maine's maritime history.
For more information on any of our programs, contact
Ben Diamond at
207-701-7625 or MCSC (dot) SKFF (at) gmail (dot) com
For more information on any of our programs, contact
Ben Diamond at
207-701-7625 or MCSC (dot) SKFF (at) gmail (dot) com
Whether you are interested in
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Daysails: Experience the Wind and Water with us!
Enjoy a truly unique sailing experience with us as you ride the wind through Rockland's historic working harbor in a museum quality boat. With our licensed Captain at the helm, you can sit back, enjoy the view, or pitch in and help hoist the sails!
Schedule: By reservation (Capt. Jim Sharp 207-701-7627) Cost: 2-hour sail aboard Friendship Sloop, Persistence (up to 6 passengers) $250 3-hour sail aboard Friendship Sloop, Persistence (up to 6 passengers) $350 Custom tours available Notes: Up to 6-passenger groups of your family or friends per trip Feel free to help with the sail or site back, relax, and enjoy the view! |
Sailing Lessons: Individual, Group, Family
An opportunity to refresh your skills on the water or to finally answer the call of the sea that you've felt since childhood! Individual or group (family) sailing lessons are available 2023 Season by reservation only.
Groups: Up to 6 students
Schedule: By reservation - Contact Ben Diamond 207-701-7625 or mcsc.skff (at) gmail (dot) com
Includes: Classroom and water experiences
Instructors: Experienced at teaching and sailing
Cost (starts at): $60/hour - individual
$100/hour - for two students
$130/hour - for three students
SKFF: Sail Kids For FreeOur 1-week FREE morning youth sailing program for kiddos 8-14 years of age. The museum's experienced instructors will have them confidently captaining their own vessel in no time!
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Special thanks from SKFF for the generous support of museum members, foundations, and corporations, such as
Maine Community Foundations’ Knox County Fund, the Wild Blue Fund, the Metcalfe Family Fund for Knox County, the Captain Raymond Thombs Memorial Fund. Knight Marine Service, Hamilton Marine, and Jeff’s Marine |
Afternoon Youth Sailing
For youth with a bit more experience, there is an afternoon program for $200/week, but a scholarship program is available for those who are unable to afford the fee. While we have costs to cover, we feel strongly that money should not be a barrier for kids who want to get out on the water. The museum’s mission is to help people experience our maritime heritage, and what better way than getting kids out on the water. We are lucky to have donors who feel the same and who want to help. (Scholarships available)
Women's Sailing Club (Currently FULL)
“Women on the Water” is a new sailing club for women, led by women. Held Monday evenings from July through August women of any level of experience can join for a 1-time fee of $100 or sign up for $20/evening. For beginners, this will provide a safe, fun way to learn while giving experienced sailors who might not have access to a boat the opportunity to enjoy an evening sail while honing their skills.