GLOUCESTER CITY SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Schooner North Wind: Hands‑on Educational Sails from Freedom Pier
Youth organizations board the Schooner North Wind for guided, educational sails on the Delaware River; this guide explains booking details, capacity limits and available grant subsidies.
Schooner North Wind: Hands‑on Educational Sails from Freedom Pier.
On the Delaware River, the Schooner North Wind turns the deck into a classroom: youth groups learn seamanship and river ecology while underway on an historic‑lined schooner. Gloucester City Sail runs these Youth Educational Sails out of Gloucester City, offering subsidized trips through limited grant funding so more area youth can get on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Schooner Classroom
The Schooner North Wind is the platform for hands‑on instruction—students participate in sail handling and on‑deck learning while traveling the Delaware River.
Delaware River Experience
The sail takes place on the Delaware River, giving youth an up‑close view of a working waterway and its shorelines during an active, educational outing.
Subsidized Opportunities for Youth Groups
A limited number of grant funds are available to significantly reduce the cost of these educational sails, making the experience accessible to more youth organizations.
What the day feels like
What the Sail Feels Like
Departing from a Gloucester City pier and moving onto the river, the program blends active sailwork with guided learning: organizers and crew lead practical tasks aboard the schooner while instructors weave lessons about the river and seamanship.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program is built for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
When you contact the operator be prepared to provide the name of your organization, the number of youth and their age range, desired day(s) of the week and date range, and the desired site of departure (Camden, Gloucester City, or either).
Trips can depart from Freedom Pier in Gloucester City (options also available for Camden); contact Gloucester City Sail by phone or email for details and to discuss grant funding availability.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who operates the Youth Educational Sails?
The program is run in partnership with Gloucester City Sail aboard the Schooner North Wind.
Where do the sails depart from?
Sails can depart from Freedom Pier in Gloucester City; when booking you may request Gloucester City or Camden as the departure site.
How many participants can be accommodated per trip?
Trips are limited to a maximum of 27 youth plus 3 chaperones.
Are there subsidies or financial assistance available?
A limited number of grant funds are available to significantly subsidize the cost of these educational sails.
How do I get more information or book a sail?
For more information or to book, call (856-409-0898) or email [email protected]; be ready to provide your organization name, participant numbers and age ranges, preferred dates and desired departure site.
What information will the operator ask for when I contact them?
Be prepared to provide the name of your organization, the number of youth and age range, desired day(s) and date range, and the desired site of departure (Camden or Gloucester City or either).