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Friday May 29, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Your Sail, the Engine with Gary LeDuc - Your Sail, Your Engine with Gary LeDuc
Hear from your sail maker, Gary LeDuc, on the art of sail making, and the care, trim and function of your sail. Gary started making sails in 1969. He has been working at Quantum Bristol for more than 20 years, since before they joined Quantum Sails. He learned his trade the traditional way, making everything by hand. Today, his main focus is designing all types of cruising sails for yachts up to 60 feet. Gary's Career highlights: Lifetime experience on Buzzards Bay, Vineyard Sound and Nantucket Sound Block Island Race Week, 30+ years Buzzards Bay Regatta, 30+ years Nine Newport/Bermuda races, including a win in 1984 Multiple Key West Race Weeks and Marblehead/Halifax races Sailed aboard J-boat Endeavor during her East coast tour Currently sailing aboard the J-111 Wicked 2.0 as crew boss/jib trimmer 50,000+ offshore miles between New England and the British Virgin Island
 
Monday June 22, 2026
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM    Sailing & Science Summer Camp / Summer 2026 - Sailing & Science Summer Camp/ June 22-June 26/ Ages 10-14
The Sailing & Science Camp program pairs a half day of discovery science and exploration with a half day of sailing. Campers are split in half by age and one group spends the morning with our science staff while the other sails. (Your camper will be in a group with other kids their age!) The two groups swap at lunch. During science class campers may travel to Strong Island to explore marine habitats, observe wildlife on our cranberry bog nature walks, conduct classroom experiments, play games, and enjoy a trip on our floating classroom, the Friend. On the water, they will be sailing, kayaking and rowing, rigging boats and more.On the water campers will be sailing in Flying Scot sailboats and learning basic sailing skills. Topics covered will be safety on the water, reading the wind, parts of the boat and sail, rigging, mooring procedures, steering, tacking and jibing.Financial Policy for All Classes at PBCB:Full payment is due upfront, at the time of registration. Classes can be dropped minus a $100.00 cancellation fee per class, up until May 15th. After May 15th refunds, minus a $100.00 cancellation fee per class, will only be issued if a full paying replacement participant registers for the dropped spot.Please contact Ellen at info@pbcb.cc or 508-945-7245 prior to registering if you would like to set up a payment plan or apply for a scholarship.
 
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM    Sailing & Science Summer Camp / Summer 2026 - Sailing & Science Summer Camp/ June 22-June 26/ Ages 7-9
The Sailing & Science Camp program pairs a half day of discovery science and exploration with a half day of sailing. Campers are split in half by age and one group spends the morning with our science staff while the other sails. (Your camper will be in a group with other kids their age!) The two groups swap at lunch. During science class campers may travel to Strong Island to explore marine habitats, observe wildlife on our cranberry bog nature walks, conduct classroom experiments, play games, and enjoy a trip on our floating classroom, the Friend. On the water, they will be sailing, kayaking and rowing, rigging boats and more.On the water campers will be sailing in Flying Scot sailboats and learning basic sailing skills. Topics covered will be safety on the water, reading the wind, parts of the boat and sail, rigging, mooring procedures, steering, tacking and jibing.Financial Policy for All Classes at PBCB:Full payment is due upfront, at the time of registration. Classes can be dropped minus a $100.00 cancellation fee per class, up until May 15th. After May 15th refunds, minus a $100.00 cancellation fee per class, will only be issued if a full paying replacement participant registers for the dropped spot.Please contact Ellen at info@pbcb.cc or 508-945-7245 prior to registering if you would like to set up a payment plan or apply for a scholarship.