Sailing

Youth Sailing Instruction

First line should read: Children's beginner sailing in Belfast Harbor is available to children 8-12 years old from July 8th to August 28th, 2009

Weekly sessions with classes on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9am to Noon. Pre-registration is required.

Cost:
$50 / week for members
$60 / week for non-members

~Taught by US Sailing certified instructor
~Children must be able to swim.

Children’s advanced lessons are also available. Ask for details. See below for registration information

For more information on all Come Boating sailing programs contact: Tom Jamieson 207-338-3288 or tbjlac@prexar.com

Junior Sailors must bring to the program each day:

PFD (lifejacket).
Whistle. Please attach to PFD.
Water bottle with water inside.
Bathing suit and an extra set of dry clothes.
Towel.
Hat or visor, and sunglasses.
Sun Block. We recommend 30 or higher.
Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions.
Footwear: closed toe shoes

Program Rules

rules: 1. Respect yourself, your coaches, your peers, and all Come Boating! members.; 2. Junior Sailors must wear proper footwear at all times.; 3. PFD's with attached whistles must be properly worn on the ramp, docks, and in the boats.; 4. Junior Sailors will not use foul language at any time.

To register

Youth Sailing Participants must have the following forms on file in order to participate in the program:

Registration 2008 form
Medical Information form
Under 18 Participation agreement

Each form is available in PDF format - please click on the links below, print the forms, fill them out, and mail them with a check payable to Come Boating to:

Tom Jamieson
57 Wight Street
Belfast, ME. 04915

PDF Downloads

Membership Form (Please note: this is the 2008 form, but it is still valid for 2009)
Children 8-13 years Beginner Classes 2009 registration form
Medical Information form
Under 18 Participation agreement
Example of Progress Report. Do not fill this out. It is an example of what the students will be learning and that the parents should look for these progress reports from the instructors.

For more information contact Tom Jamieson at tbjlac@prexar.com or 207-338-3288

Adult Sailing Instruction

Come Boating! offers individual and group sailing instruction for adults. The number and focus of the lessons are tailored to the individual and their particular needs. Topics can cover everything from knots to navigation and rowing to racing. You can learn on one of Come Boating!'s boats or on your own.

All instructors are certified by US Sailing.

Lessons begin in June and last through September. Lessons fee is $65 for members and $75 for non-members.

For more information, please contact Tom Jamieson at tbjlac@prexar.com or 207-338-3288

Regatta

On Saturday, July 25th Come Boating! will host it's 9th annual Sailing Regatta for boats under 16 feet in length. This regatta features six short races, friendly competition and good food. The event will take place in conjunction with Belfast's Marine Heritage Festival and there will be rowing races in the morning. Come and spend the day! The event will take place at the Belfast Town Landing on the bottom of Main Street.

Registration: 10am-12pm.
Lunch: 11:30am -12pm.
Skippers Meeting: 12pm.
Racing:1pm-4pm.
Awards: 5pm.

Cost is $15 per boat ($12 for Come Boating Members!)

For more information: contact Tom Jamieson at 207-338-3288 tbjlac@prexar.com

Click Here to view the results from last year’s event.