Marine Explorers

A good oceanographer makes a good sailor. Marine Explorers learn weather, tides, currents, waves, shore formations, marine life, and navigation as they learn to sail three 28'-30' cruising keelboats in Port Jefferson Harbor and Long Island Sound. Marine Explorers bond together with fun team-building activities as they become proficient sailors who know how to handle wind, waves, currents, and other boats. Three non-powered 17' day-sailing sloops are also used to offer camper-only crews the opportunity to develop self-sufficiency and leadership skills. A well-equipped oceanography lab with Internet is also provided to support the on-the-water training. This program includes a trip to an ocean beach to learn about and enjoy the waves. Marine Explorers can also elect a day of fishing as an option to a sailing day. For sailors over 14, sea-time counts towards a USCG captain’s license.

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.