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.
4 Day Expeditions
These expeditions will begin and end in Rockland and sail beautiful Penobscot Bay. We run them just like our longer expeditions, and anchor in a different harbor each night. We’ll try to include an overnight sail as well. You will be learning to sail, and liveaboard. This is a great way to get a taste of the life and the experience and fit it into your busy schedule.
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 | 1 spot left |
| MoA 223 | July 5–13 | 9 Days | Maine to Newfoundland • 850nm | $4595 | Waitlist |
| MoA 224 | July 15 –23 | 10 Days | Newfoundland to Maine • 850nm | $4595 | Waitlist |
| MoA 225 | August 4-7 | 4 Days | Coastal Maine, Rockland | $1695 | Waitlist |
| MoA 226 | August 9–14 | 6 Days | Coastal & Offshore Maine, Rockland | $2895 | Waitlist |
| MoA 227 | September 4–7 | 4 Days | Coastal Maine, Rockland | $1695 | 2 spots left |
| MoA 228 | September 18–23 | 6 Days | Coastal & Offshore Maine, Rockland | $2895 | 1 spot left |
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
We also offer customized charters, private instruction on your boat, and do yacht deliveries. Contact us to find out more.