Maine Coast Sail Expedition
A sailing expedition along the Maine coast, teaching seamanship, navigation, and teamwork.
▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound Maine Coast Sail program is an overnight wilderness expedition for 14-16 year olds, focusing on sailing and personal development. The website, outwardbound.org, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the course. Outward Bound is a non-profit organization. While this specific course isn't individually accredited by the ACA, Outward Bound as a larger organization is well-regarded in outdoor education. The website mentions that 'All Outward Bound staff undergo a thorough background check.' Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars across thousands of reviews, with common themes praising the transformative experiences, skilled instructors, and emphasis on teamwork and resilience. The program description details activities such as sailing a 30-foot open boat, navigation, coastal exploration, and potentially solo reflection time. Social media handles found on the site are @outwardbound for Instagram and 'OutwardBound' for Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 14–16
Maine Coast Sail Expedition serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in outdoors/nature, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 14–16
- Address: Outward Bound, 1000 Hurricane Island, Rockland, ME 04841
- Phone: 866-467-7651
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $6,175
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Maine Coast Sail Expedition
- What ages does Maine Coast Sail Expedition accept?
- Maine Coast Sail Expedition is open to children ages 14–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Maine Coast Sail Expedition cost?
- Maine Coast Sail Expedition publishes $2,882/week for the standard session. $6,175 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Maine Coast Sail Expedition?
- Maine Coast Sail Expedition is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Maine Coast Sail Expedition provide lunch?
- Yes — Maine Coast Sail Expedition includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Maine Coast Sail Expedition compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Rockland?
- Maine Coast Sail Expedition is one of 6 outdoors/nature camps in Rockland that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Maine Coast Sail Expedition.
- Maine Appalachian Backpack & Canoe Expedition · Ages 14–18 · $2,439/week
- Maine Appalachian Backpacking Expedition · Ages 14–18 · $2,485/week
- Maine Coast Sail Expedition · Veterans · Ages 14–18 · $50/week
- Maine Coast Sail Expedition · Ages 14–18 · $2,485/week
- Hurricane Island Outward Bound School · Hurricane Island Outward Bound School · Ages 14–18
- Maine Appalachian Backpack & Canoe Expedition · Ages 14–16 · $2,732/week
- Maine Coast Sail Expedition · Ages 14–16 · $2,882/week
- Maine Coast Sail Expedition · Ages 16–18 · $2,882/week