A one day maritime career discovery experience on the waterfront, especially good for groups. BoatCamp™ is a unique experience oriented toward maritime education and career development for young people. BoatCamp™ allows youth to broaden their horizons by working on boat maintenance and restoration while also learning basic mariner, sailing, ship yard skills, and maritime etiquette.

Boat Camp activities include:

Walking Tour of the Embarcadero

Fact gathering

Educational tours

Work projects on training vessels

Rope work

Marlinspike seamanship

Sailing

Wood working skills

Rigging, mechanical repairs

Basic seamanship; Prepping, sanding, painting, cleaning, engine repair.

Electrical installation.

BoatCamp Experience Results:

Exploring a day in the life of a mariner.

Maritime career discovery with vocational and post-secondary education information.

Cooperation, teamwork, respect for the ocean and environment.

Participation in historic restoration project.

Typical Group Schedule:

Arrive 8:00 a.m.

Welcome/Introductory remarks by CMS Executive Director Captain Bentley

Orientation and safety rules

Walking Tour of the Embarcadero

Groups are formed for "Lady Dee" sailing ketch.

Brief overview of sailing and nautical terminology.

Break into groups/tasks.

Lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

AFTERNOON SAILING