Sailing Programs and Classes in Mystic, CT

Sailing Programs

A variety of sailing programs are offered for all ages from weekly lessons and camps to overnight programs.

Community Sailing Camps, Classes, and Race Series

The Sailing Center at Mystic Seaport Museum offers a full lineup of camps and classes for both kids and adults designed to build and refine sailing skills, all while nurturing the love of the water and our connection to the sea. Our sailing instructors are experienced sailors and educators; their love of the water and years of sailing experience provide participants not only with the required technical knowledge, but with practical know-how through hands-on instruction. Competitive racing series are also available!

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Schooner Brilliant Sailing Program

Learn to sail aboard our famous, prize-winning 74-foot schooner, BRILLIANT, as you take the helm, raise the sails, stand watch, and navigate into beautiful New England harbors. As part of the oldest sail education program in the country, BRILLIANT teaches adults and teens (ages 15-18) traditional nautical skills and other lessons of the sea. Teen sails are scheduled during the summer and adult sails are offered during the spring and fall. Register for a scheduled sail, or charter the boat for your group.

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Overnight Joseph Conrad Summer Sailing Camp

Since 1949 the training ship, JOSEPH CONRAD, has hosted overnight summer campers at Mystic Seaport Museum. This truly unique, historic summer sailing camp teaches not just sailing skills, but teamwork and camaraderie as well. Campers sail in traditional 9' Dyer Dhow sailboats by day, do hands-on activities in the evenings, and sleep aboard a historic ship at night. Our camp is licensed by the State of Connecticut and our staff includes experienced camp counselors, US Sailing certified sailing instructors, Red Cross certified Lifeguards, and USCG licensed captains, many of whom are past CONRAD Camp participants.

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Dyer Dhow Fleet

The Mariner Training Program at Mystic Seaport Museum began in 1950 with six Dyer Dhows donated from local yacht clubs. Through the continued generosity of clubs and individuals, the Museum is now home to the largest active fleet of 9-foot Dyer Dhows in the world! Used as part of Community Sailing and the CONRAD sailing program, thousands have learned to sail and continue to race these Dyers regularly.

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Registration

No matter your age or your skill level, sailing at Mystic Seaport Museum is an unparalleled experience. Choose from one of our many sailing programs.

Financial Aid

Joseph Conrad Overnight Summer Sailing Camp and Community Sailing Scholarships

We are pleased to announce that we have scholarship funding available for our Community Sailing (ages 6-15) and Joseph Conrad Overnight Summer Sailing Camp (ages 8-15) summer, spring, and fall programs. Up to 100 percent financial aid is available depending upon need. To apply, complete the application here. For more information contact our Reservations team at 860-572-5331, or reservations@mysticseaport.org.

Schooner Brilliant Sailing Program

We are pleased to announce that we have scholarship funding available for Schooner Brilliant (ages 15-18). 50 percent financial aid is available. To apply, complete the application here. For more information contact our Reservations team at 860-572-5331, or reservations@mysticseaport.org.