2022 Sailing Expedition Schedule

Our challenging sailing program offers a sailing education experience for people of all levels who want to prepare for anything from weekenders to long-term cruising and ocean passage making. Our 2022 sailing school schedule includes an ocean passages to Newfoundland and back. In august we’ll be competing in The Monhegan Race, a 141nm dash, that will surely provide some challenging sailing. We’ll spend the rest of the summer based out of our homeport, Rockland, cruising between Portland and Roque Island.

Coastal & Offshore Maine Sailing School Expeditions

The coast is where all the action and challenge is: commercial traffic, rocks, tides and currents. New England is one of the most difficult areas to sail in the US, notorious for huge tides and thick fog—but the beauty is unbeatable! These expeditions feature long days of lessons, planning, navigation, drills, scenarios and fun. We’ll sail among the islands, ledges, and schooners of Maine’s bold coast, probably encountering fog and other challenges along the way. You’ll also have the opportunity to complete a night travel. The instructors of Morse Alpha Expeditions have sailed to many parts of the world, and we still agree that setting a course for the northeast provides some of the most robust educational experiences and beautiful cruising grounds.

Rockland – Portland + The Monhegan Island Race

This expedition will begin in Rockland and sail to Portland for the race. We will practice sail handling along the way and like all our Maine courses work on navigation, seamanship, anchoring, safety, and systems. This should be a fun expedition, with a casual race to finish off the week. The Monhegan Island Race is an overnight 141nm coastal race from Portland south to Boon Island Light, then east to Monhegan, and back to Portland for the finish.

Offshore Sailing School Expeditions

These multi-day passage expeditions transit challenging waters. Staying focused while on watch is imperative. We’ll be route planning and sharing weather reports with you even before the expedition begins, so you can learn the process in detail. You’ll experience the offshore routine, commercial traffic, ocean waves, currents, rapidly shifting weather, probably some fog, and of course, “Land-Ho!”

Group Expedition Schedule:

MoA 221	May 29–June 3	6 Days	Coastal & Offshore Maine, Rockland	$2895	Waitlist
MoA 222	June 12–17	6 Days	Coastal & Offshore Maine, Rockland	$2895	2 spots left
MoA 223	July 5–13	9 Days	Maine to Newfoundland • 850nm	$4595	Waitlist
MoA 224	July 15 –23	9 Days	Newfoundland to Maine • 850nm	$4595	1 spot left
MoA 225	August 1–7	7 Days	Coastal & Offshore Maine, Rockland–Portland + Monhegan Race	$3095	Available
MoA 226	August 9–14	6 Days	Coastal & Offshore Maine, Portland–Rockland	$2895	Waitlist
MoA 227	September 4–9	6 Days	Coastal & Offshore Maine, Rockland	$2895	Available
MoA 228	September 18–23	6 Days	Coastal & Offshore Maine, Rockland	$2895	Available

To Reserve Your Berth:

(1) Fill out the Application Form
(2) Make a $300/person deposit via PayPal

Private Expeditions:

We offer 4 and 5 day Rugged Maine Coast Expeditions, or a 5-day Coastal & Offshore Sailing Expedition (includes an overnight passage). You’ll have the whole boat to yourself (minimum 2 people) and be able to choose your dates. We’ll work with you to create an itinerary to help you reach your goals. All private expeditions start and end in Rockland, ME

MoA PC4 • Dates TBD  • 4 Days: Private Rugged Maine Coast 
MoA PC5 • Dates TBD  • 5 Days: Private Rugged Maine Coast
MoA PO5 • Dates TBD  • 5 Days: Private Coastal & Offshore Maine 

Inquire for Price

We also offer customized charters, private instruction on your boat, and do yacht deliveries. Contact us to find out more.