Mariners Sea Scouts Program

The Mariners Sea Scouts Program includes Mariner Juniors for youth ages 12-13 and Mariners for youth ages 14-18. Mariners learn nautical skills and how to sail a variety of boats, from 14 ft. Capris to 38 ft fully equipped ships. The fleet includes over 30 vessels for training and recreational use, and activities listed include nautical training, seascout competitions, recreational sailing, and racing.

Programs

• Mariner Juniors Program — Youth ages 12-13 · Spring class is from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Saturday 4:00pm (intermediate) based on your class placement.
• Mariners Program — Youth aged 14-18 · Wednesday class is from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Saturday classes are from 9:00am – 12:00 (beginner) or 1:00pm – 4:00pm (intermediate) based on your class placement. Sunday Team Practice is from 1:00pm – 5:00pm.
• Nautical Training — 12 weeks per session of Wednesday evening classes for 2.5 hours each. On-the-water training takes place on weekend days during fall and spring seasons.
• Seascout Competitions — At the end of both seasons (fall and spring).
• Recreational Sailing — Most Saturdays and Sundays year around.
• Racing

At a glance

• Ages: 12–18 years old
• General schedule: Mariners membership is open twice a year, spring season in February and fall season in September. The instructional part of the Mariners Program is divided up into a fall and spring session comprised of 12 weeks each. Spring Season – March – June. Fall Season – August – November.

About the provider

The program opens membership twice a year, in February for spring season and in September for fall season. Its instructional sessions run for 12 weeks in both fall and spring, with spring season from March to June and fall season from August to November. The program states that it empowers and inspires youth through sailing, fostering confidence, teamwork, leadership, and a love for the sea.

Age requirements: Youth registering for Fall Classes must be 14 by November 1. Youth registering for Spring Classes must be 14 by May 1. Water safety requirements: Participants must demonstrate an ability to swim 50 yards, tread water for 5 minutes, and put a life vest on while in the water.

Last updated September 10, 2026.