Women On the Water (WoW) Program Expands to the Classroom
Rockland – Capt. Leigh Anne Mumford and her first mate Alicia Berry announce that the Women on the Water (WoW) sailing program at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum’s (SPSM) Midcoast Sailing Center (MCSC) is expanding into the classroom.
The program for beginner women sailors is “From Classroom to Cockpit,’ and happens on consecutive Saturday mornings, beginning August 29, through Saturday, October 3, with class running from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Each class suggested donation is $20.
In class, you’ll answer the question, “what’s a jib?” or what’s meant when heard, “I’ve got the helm.” Learn the wind; know the boat; trim the sails; and stay afloat! You’ll learn to tack, gybe, steer and navigate. You’ll build your skills, feel first-rate and get sailing confidence.
Led by Captain Leigh A. Mumford, WoW’s “From Classroom to Cockpit” is a fun, welcoming classroom experience that builds sailing knowledge, confidence and the sailor’s vocabulary. It starts in class. Whether in your cockpit or our lovely rentals, we will train you until you can sail with confidence.
The $20 suggested donation per class helps support all the Women on the Water weekly sails through the Midcoast Sailing Center at 75 Mechanic St., Rockland, ME. The class book is: https://www.midcoastsailingcenter.org/clinics--classes.html. Any Questions? please email Captain Leigh: wow@sailpowersteammuseum.org.
As always, it is SPSM’s MCSC’s aim to make the water accessible for all. We are currently working to raise funds to subsidize the WoW experience for those who may need additional assistance. For more information, visit www.sailpowersteammuseum.org, or www.midcoastsailingcenter.org, or call 207-701-7627 to book your sail.
