Beachcombers

Beachcombers have fun observing and collecting Long Island marine life while they learn to sail a cruising keelboat. Starting out each day in an internetconnected marine lab, campers learn about life in the sea and how to set up and care for saltwater aquaria. Beachcombers then launch out into Port Jefferson Harbor on three 25'- 27' cruising keelboats to learn sailing and navigation while exploring for marine life in various ecosystems. Daily activities can include beach hikes, collecting with nets, swimming, tubing, and a stewardship project. Children can also chose fishing and/or canoeing as an option. Each session features at least one day exploring an ocean beach and another visiting the Atlantis Aquarium in Riverhead.

More about Marine Programs:
Marine Programs offer exciting on-the-water experiences for students who want to learn marine and environmental science, sailing and regatta competition, coastal environment stewardship, and/or gain leadership experience and sea time that can lead to a USCG captain’s license and instructor certification when they turn 17. Over the years, 15 participants have earned their licenses through our “Captains in Training” program and now are instructors. Participants need to bring non-skid footwear, bathing suit, towel, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses (optional), backpack, rain gear, lunch and water. Questions? Call Capt. George Linzee at 631-786-3293.