PHILADELPHIA SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Wind Lessons from Penn’s Landing: Youth Educational Sails Aboard the Schooner North Wind
Hands-on educational sails for youth on the Delaware River departing from Penn's Landing, with grant-supported options and direct booking information for group leaders.
Wind Lessons from Penn’s Landing: Youth Educational Sails Aboard the Schooner North Wind.
Set sail on educational adventures aboard the Schooner North Wind on the Delaware River, an operator-run program that partners with youth organizations to teach sailing basics and maritime stewardship through hands-on experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on learning aboard a working schooner
Youth are invited to participate directly in sailing tasks and learn about seamanship and river ecology during educational sails led from Penn's Landing.
The Schooner North Wind
The program operates on the Schooner North Wind, a traditional sail training platform used to introduce area youth to sailing and teamwork.
Subsidies to expand access
A limited number of grants are available to significantly subsidize the cost of these educational sails; organizers should call or email to learn about funding options.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
Departing from Penn's Landing, participants step aboard the Schooner North Wind for a short, focused educational sail on the Delaware River where instructors engage youth in hands-on sailing tasks and interpretive learning about the river environment.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program is best for—and who should plan alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
To arrange a youth educational sail, call 856-409-0898 or email [email protected]. Be prepared to provide your organization name, number of youth and age range, and desired day of week and date range.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do these sails depart from?
Educational sails for youth depart from Penn's Landing in Philadelphia on the Delaware River.
Who runs the Youth Educational Sail program?
The program operates with the Schooner North Wind in partnership with Gloucester City Sail.
How many participants can join a single trip?
The operator's maximum per trip is 27 youth plus 3 chaperones.
Are there subsidies or grants to reduce cost?
A limited number of grants are available to significantly subsidize the cost; contact the operator by phone or email to learn more.
What information will I need to provide when booking?
Be prepared to provide the name of your organization, the number of youth and their age range, and your desired day of week and date range when you call or email to inquire.