Ages: 8 – 11 years old as of August 31, 2025

Prerequisites: Competent Swimmer

Quest Adventures is tailored for both new and returning sailors, grouped 3-5 per boat, who will navigate the bay aboard our RS Quest under the watchful guidance of a skilled instructor in a coach boat. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the bay and visit local landmarks while learning about navigation and seamanship.

Ages: 9 – 12 years old as of August 31, 2025

Prerequisites: Competent Swimmer, Ages 9-12

This course will focus on developing fundamental skills, with an emphasis on understanding the basics of sailing rules, boat handling, and racecourse navigation.  On Mondays and Wednesdays: Participants will engage in structured practice sessions, where they will learn the rules of racing, practice starts, and improve their boat handling skills in a controlled environment. On Saturdays: Sailors will have the opportunity to apply their skills in a race-like setting, where they can experience the excitement of real competition while receiving guidance and feedback from experienced instructors.

Ages: 9 – 13 years old as of August 31, 2025

Prerequisites: , Competent Swimmer

We provide transportation from Alden School!  We pick your students up in our 15 passenger vans and return to DBMS for supervised classroom time before our on-the-water sailing session.  Students will have time for a snack, tie knots and discuss sailing rules and tactics. This is a great extension to the 3:30pm Opti classes.  

Ages: 12 – 15 years old as of August 31, 2025

Prerequisites: Competent Swimmer, Open to sailors in the 7th-8th grade,

Our program for 7th and 8th grade students, sailing as both Skipper and Crew in the 420, a collaborative two-person boat, students learn essential skills like sail trim, body positioning, and teamwork. This hands-on experience helps them develop a strong foundation for success in high school racing and beyond. NO experience necessary!

Ages: 14 – 19 years old as of August 31, 2025

Prerequisites: Competent Swimmer, ,

Sailing double-handed 420s, athletes will learn teamwork, tactical decision-making, and advanced sailing techniques through structured practices, scrimmages, and regattas. Our experienced coaches focus on developing confident, independent sailors who thrive both on and off the racecourse. No experience necessary!  Whether you're aiming for varsity racing or just want to sail with friends after school, the High School 420 Program offers the wind, the water, and the coaching to help you succeed. Open to High School students in the 9th-12th grade.  You do NOT need to be a Duxbury High School student to participate.