The Schooner Virginia took an early lead and set a new race record for this year's Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race! Click the link below for this year's race details and results.
Learn to Sail
Master the arts of sail trim, steering, knot tying, and more in a weekend course.
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Sail Away at Sunset Aboard the Schooner
Memorial Day Weekend May 24, 25, 27
Welcome Aboard
Cape Charles Yacht Center Open to all ages
Welcome to Your Community Sailing Center
Sail Nauticus is a Norfolk-based, nonprofit sailing school and community sailing center unlike anything else in the Hampton Roads region. Our mission is to inspire, instruct, and impact Hampton Roads kids through the use of sailing and maritime sciences.
"She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.”
~ Elizabeth Edwards ~
MEMBERSHIP
Gain access to our fleet of Harbor 20 sailboats and learn to sail, participate in races, or simply sail and socialize with your fellow members.
LEARN TO SAIL
Learn how to sail with our certified instructors. Through our weekend course emphasizing on-the-water instruction, participants can earn their US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification.
SUMMER CAMPS
June 17-August 9, 2019: Children ages 8-15 can learn beginner sailing skills in Sail Quest, or more advanced skills in Sail Voyagers. Camp sessions run for one week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Frisky on the Wisky SOLD OUT!
Note: Event has been moved inside Nauticus due to the weather. Doors open for VIP tickets holders at 6pm. Doors open at 7pm for Main Event ticket holders.
