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Arey's Pond Sailing School

43 Arey Lane, South Orleans, MA

Information Contact: Captain Skip Hall, USCG Master's License. 508-255-7900, email skip@c4.net
Group and private sailing lessons for all ages. Day Camp. Open May through September.


Buzzards Sailing School, Inc.

Wings Neck, Pocasset

Basic sailing, racing and team racing classes for children ages 7 to 19. All classes are taught in one or more of the following boats: International Optimist Dinghys, Widgeons, and 420's.
Private and semi-private lessons for adults.
8 - 2 week scholarships are available to year-round residents of the town of Bourne on a first-come basis.

Complete information and application forms are available on the school Web site at: http://www.buzzardssailing.org/.


Cape Cod Sail & Surf

239 Central Ave., Falmouth; 548-5110; usausw32@aol.com

Windsurfing and sailing lessons for beginners to advanced sailors. Complete range of equipment rentals for all levels. Sailing site is on a protected inlet conveniently located off Rt. 28 in East Falmouth. Call for more info.!!


Cape Cod Sailing, Inc.

Hyannis; 771-7918

Information contact: Captain Marion Chafitz
Cruising sailing school for women, couples and families. 2 - 5 day live aboard trips.


Cape Cod Sea Camps

3141 Main Street, Brewster; 896-3451


Dennis Yacht Club

Harbor Road, East Dennis

Information contact: Albert Barbieri, 508-456-3922, 8 Harvard Depot Rd., Harvard, MA 01251
Basic, intermediate, and advanced levels. Racing. Classes are taught in Optimists, Widgeons and 420's.


West Dennis Yacht Club

259 Loring Avenue, West Dennis; 398-9757
Sailing school for children ages 7 to 16. Adult lessons also available. One day to full season classes. Open to the public.


Falmouth Harbor Sailing School

290 Clinton Ave., Falmouth (at Falmouth Yacht Club)

Information contact: Carol Hill, 508-548-3865
Classes for ages 8 to 17, beginners to racing sailors. All classes meet Monday - Thursday for between two and three hours each day. Enrollees must be either residents of the Town of Falmouth or Falmouth Yacht Club members. Classes are taught in 420's, Optimists, and O'Day Javelins.


Island Sailing Schools of Martha's Vineyard, Inc.

Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

Information contact: Linda Conti, 508-627-5720
Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Sailing, and Racing instruction. Private or Group Classes. For children, adults, families, or special groups. On our boats or yours. Classes taught by an Olympic sailor and other expert sailors. Season begins in May on beautiful Martha's Vineyard. Packages with overnight accommodations available. Visit our website or email us at sail@islandsailing.com


Quisset Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program

Quisset Harbor, Falmouth

Information contact: Alison Rodin, 508-540-8575, email: arodin2703@aol.com
Classes based on skill level from beginners through racing team. Seaman meet at 8:45 - 10:15 am, Mate 10:30 - 12:00, Skipper 1:00 - 3:00 pm, racing team 3:15 - 5:45 pm. Ages 9 through 18. Students progress at their own pace; individual attention provided. Small instructional groups. Great Fun! Classes are taught in Optimists, 420's, H-12 1/2, and Typhoons.


Vineyard Haven Yacht Club

Vineyard Haven Harbor, Martha's Vineyard

Information Contact: Dottie Pitt, Jr. Sailing prgram Chairman, 617-333-4992 or Arnold Brown, Club Manager, 508-693-3080 (summer), 508-693-4811 (winter), 508-693-6311 (fax).
Classes for beginners through advanced, recreational and racing instruction. Minimum age 8 years. Classes are taught in Optimists, 420's, Solings, Rhodes 19s, and Herreshoffs.
The primary goals of the program are for participants to have fun and to develop as accomplished sailors. You do not need to own a boat to have a child participate. Competitive excellence is encouraged by teaching racing skills, but there is equal emphasis on sportsmanship and seamanship throughout the program..


Wequaquet Lake Yacht Club

Wequaquet Lake Yacht Club Road, Centerville

Information Contact: Bill Cress, 617-894-2665, email: cressfour@aol.com
Classes for beginners and intermediates, and a racing program. Minimum age: 8 years. The program is primarily for children of club members, but non-members are accepted if there is space available. Classes are taught in Sunfish and 420's.
8 week program.


Wianno Yacht Club

101 Bridge Street, Osterville

Please see the Wianno Yacht Club Web site for information.


Wild Harbor Yacht Club, Inc.

Wild Harbor Road, North Falmouth

Information contact: Mary Bowker 508-456-3837 (winter); 508-563-9492 (summer); email: sextant@horizon.ultranet.com
8 week program (July through August) for sailors ages 7 to 18, beginners through advanced with emphasis on enjoyment of the water, sportsmanship and competition. Classes are taught in Beetle Cats, Optimists, Sunfish and 420's.


Yarmouth Recreation Sailing Program

Englewood Beach, W. Yarmouth

Information Contact: Linda Sears at the Yarmouth Recreation Department, 508-398-2231 x 284
Classes for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. All abilities from beginner through master sailor. Racing division for boys and girls ages 7 - 17, novice through experienced. All adults are welcome to attend any of the youth instructional classes. Classes are taught in Cape Cod Knockabouts, Capri 14.2s, Beetle Cats, and for the Racing Division, Lasers.
$50 per week, 2 hours per day.


If you would like to have your sailing school listed here, please email us your information or contact Squeteague Sailmakers (508-563-3080), and ask for Marc. There is no fee or obligation of any kind to be listed here. Only sailing schools open for enrollment to the general public may be listed.


Cape Cod Marine Trades Association

Cape Cod Sailmakers, Inc.
d.b.a. Squeteague SailmakersTM
Physical address:
4B Long Hill Road, Cataumet
(off Route 28A)

US Mail:
P.O. Box 517, Cataumet, MA 02534

Phone: 508-563-3080
Fax: 508-564-5970
Email: info@squeteaguesailmakers.com