WAREHAM BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Afterschool Salt and Wind: Fall Youth Sailing Club on Wareham’s Bay
A free afterschool sailing program for 11–17 year-olds at Onset Bay Center that runs Thursdays, 3–5pm and teaches basic sailing skills on RS Quest and RS Zest boats.
Afterschool Salt and Wind: Fall Youth Sailing Club on Wareham’s Bay.
Get out on the water this fall at Onset Bay Center in Wareham: a free, drop-in afterschool program where young sailors learn the basics on RS Quest and RS Zest dinghies, split between hands-on time on the bay and classroom sail theory.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Learn on RS Quest and RS Zest dinghies
Participants sail on RS Quest and RS Zest boats, gaining on-water experience under the guidance of an experienced instructor—no prior experience required.
A drop-in afterschool rhythm
The club runs Thursday afternoons (3–5pm) as a drop-in program: attend a single day or sign up for every session in the fall.
Hands-on sailing and sail theory
Each week mixes on-water sailing practice with shore-based sail theory and safety instruction, letting young sailors hone skills alongside peers and instructors.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
Afternoons are a steady loop of gear-up, shore lessons, and short on-water sails in Onset Bay: students practice basic maneuvers, learn safety and sail theory, and may practice capsizes in wet, hands-on sessions—snacks are provided each day.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Program runs in the fall as an afterschool offering on Thursdays from 3–5pm; it is a drop-in format—attend one day or the whole session.
Comfortable, quick-drying clothing that can get wet (no cotton or denim); closed-toe shoes that can get wet; warm and waterproof layers; rain boots and rain pants on wet days; an extra change of clothes and shoes. Participants may practice capsizes.
Meet at Onset Bay Center for check-in, shore lessons, and boat staging. Snacks are provided each day.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is the program free?
Yes. The Fall Youth Sailing Club is free to participants.
What ages can attend?
The program is open to children ages 11–17.
Do I need prior sailing experience?
No prior experience is needed; all levels are welcome and instruction covers basics and safety.
When and where does the program meet?
Sessions meet at the Onset Bay Center; the afterschool program runs Thursdays from 3–5pm.
How do I register?
Select the date(s) you plan to attend and complete the registration form; registration for this program includes registration for the entire session.
Will there be snacks?
Yes. Snacks are provided each day of the program.