midcoast sailing center

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
info@midcoastsailingcenter.org or give us a call at 207-701-7625

Whether you are interested in

a free youth sailing experience (8 to 14 yrs)
private lessons for yourself or family, or
a quick "refresher" before you head out on the bay after being ashore for too many years,

the Midcoast Sailing Center has a program for you! See below for details on scheduling and pricing of our group or private, youth or adult classes.

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 info@midcoastsailingcenter.org
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 Free

Our 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!

From beginner to advanced, we'll be on land and sea, learning seamanship, rigging, and the fine art of sailing! With our fleet of boats that range from 20 Optimist Prams (perfect for the young sailor to learn in!) to sunfish, cat boats, Herreshoff 12-1/2's, an O'Day Widgeon and 2 Friendship Sloops for when kids graduate from SKFF and are ready for bigger boats. Plenty of opportunities for kids to advance their skill level on the water.
Click HERE for 2024 scheduling information
To register for our 2024 season click the link the below

SKFF 2024

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 "on hold" for 2024 season)

“Women on the Water” is a new sailing club for women, led by women. Held each Wednesday beginning in July women of any level of experience can join for a $100 for 6 sails 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.

To register or request more information, please click the link below.