Sailing Maine & New England
with Teresa & Ben Carey | Morse Alpha ExpeditionsDiscover the stunning cruising grounds of New England and Maine, where hundreds of harbors, charming villages, and iconic lighthouses await. This seminar offers expert guidance on navigating local waters, weather patterns, and provisioning stops, drawing on over 30 years of sailing experience.
New England, especially Maine, offers some of the world's finest cruising grounds with hundreds of harbors and coves to explore. With 67 lighthouses in Maine alone and scenic coastal routes, this region promises a breathtaking sailing experience. But it is also some of the most challenging coastal sailing. This course will help you navigate the challenges, fog, currents, combined with weather insights and accessibility tips garnered from over 30 years of combined sailing expertise.
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ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW
This seminar provides an in-depth look at cruising New England and Maine’s coastal waters. Participants will learn about navigational charts, weather patterns, and accessibility of various harbors and coves. We will share curated cruising routes highlighting essential provisioning stops, beautiful hikes, quaint villages, and stunning anchorages. Plus, we’ll put your mind at east over the dreaded fog, lobster traps, currents, cold water, and hidden rocks that Maine is known for. You’ve got this! Drawing on decades of sailing experience aboard diverse vessels, this course offers practical guidance to make the most of your sailing adventures in this iconic region.
Who is this online class for?
This seminar is ideal for recreational sailors, coastal cruisers, and anyone interested in exploring New England and Maine’s coastal waters with confidence. Whether you are a beginner seeking safe cruising tips or an experienced sailor looking for new routes and local insights, this class will enhance your sailing knowledge and enjoyment. If you’re seeking a breathtaking boating experience in the Western Atlantic, this one is for you.
What Will I Learn?
Participants will understand key aspects of cruising New England and Maine including understanding local waters and weather, local resources, navigation chart reading, identifying lighthouse locations, planning provisioning stops, and discovering scenic routes with picturesque anchorages and hiking opportunities. Plus, we’ll prepare you for the cold waters, currents, lobster pots and other hazards Maine is notorious for.
List of Topics:
- Overview of New England and Maine cruising grounds and their unique features
- Navigational challenges and weather considerations in the region
- Essential provisioning stops and local maritime services
- Highlighted cruising routes with harbor, village, and natural attraction stops
- Maine’s lighthouses and coastal landmarks
- Tips for anchoring, hiking, and enjoying local culture along the coast
- Navigating hazards like currents, tides, hidden rocks, lobster pots
- Where to get the freshest lobster!
- Sharing of personal sailing experiences and best practice safety tips
Lighthouses, Harbors & Beyond
Charting Confidence in America’s Classic Cruising Grounds
From Cape Cod to the rocky shores of Maine, New England offers some of the most breathtaking yet challenging sailing in the world. With hundreds of harbors, quaint villages, and 67 lighthouses dotting Maine’s rugged coast, it’s a region that rewards careful planning and seamanship. This seminar equips you with the skills and knowledge to explore with clarity, confidence, and a sense of discovery, whether you’re weaving through lobster pots in the fog or dropping anchor off a postcard-perfect village.
Smart Coastal Cruising for Real Sailors
Led by Ben and Teresa Carey of Morse Alpha Expeditions, this course breaks down the practical realities of sailing New England’s waters. You’ll learn how to read local charts, time tides and currents, and anticipate the shifting weather patterns unique to the Northeast. With curated routes, provisioning stops, and insider tips from sailors who’ve logged thousands of miles here, you’ll gain confidence in handling everything from cold water to hidden rocks, without losing the joy of exploration.
A Must for Coastal Cruisers and Adventure Seekers
Perfect for recreational sailors, cruising couples, or anyone with a taste for maritime adventure, this seminar bridges the gap between theory and real-world conditions. If you’ve dreamed of discovering secluded anchorages, hiking hidden trails from harbors, or simply finding the best lobster roll along the way, this is your go-to guide. Whether it’s your first trip “Down East” or your fifth return to Maine’s storied coast, you’ll walk away with a plan you can actually follow, and the confidence to savor every mile.
YOUR HOSTs
TERESA & BEN CAREY
Teresa Carey and Ben Eriksen Carey are seasoned maritime professionals and co-owners of Morse Alpha Expeditions, a renowned coastal and offshore sail-training program.
Teresa is a US Coast Guard licensed captain, educator, and accomplished media producer. Her experience includes captaining diverse vessels—schooners, motor yachts, sailing yachts, and even a lobster boat—and teaching for sea programs like Outward Bound. Teresa’s solo offshore sailing and her work as a science journalist, and experience teaching high school, college, and on-the-water enrich her teaching with practical and scientific insights.
Ben holds a 200 Ton US Coast Guard Master's License and a 500 Ton Mate of Towing credential. His extensive maritime career spans schooners, tugboats, sailing and motor yachts, with expertise as captain, mate, and beyond. A lifelong waterman and marine biology graduate, Ben brings a deep understanding of seamanship and safety to his instruction.
Together, Ben and Teresa have sailed thousands of nautical miles, co-founded Morse Alpha Expeditions, and produced engaging sailing media including podcasts, like the Morning Muster Sailing Podcast, and documentaries. Their combined hands-on experience and passion for education make them exceptional instructors for this navigation rules seminar.
ONLINE CLASS REGISTRATION
@ 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET (90 min)
Regular Price
$39
ASA Member Price
$29
ON-DEMAND ACCESS
All registrations include unlimited on-demand access to the recordings of the live online class. So if you are unable to attend live you can still register and watch at your leisure.
ASA MEMBER DISCOUNT
American Sailing Members can claim their discount in the Member Portal. If you're not a current member then for only $59/year you can join or renew today!
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