Sailing Programs

Square-Rig Seamanship Training (2 or more weeks) - This entry level course is intended only for healthy individuals who are serious about learning the skills needed to sail onboard a square-rigged sailing vessel. No prior experience required. Trainees learn traditional square-rig seamanship while working, traveling, sailing, and living amongst a crew of professional square-rig sailors. For more information see - Sail Onboard as a Trainee or Click For Trainee Application.

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Educational Day Sail - One-Day Introduction to Niagara and the War of 1812 - A one-day history-based educational sailing excursion, usually offered only in Erie, PA. For more information see -      Sail Onboard as a Day-Sail Student or  Click for Daysail Application

All Day Sails for 2008 are Sold Out. Please check back in March and April for 2009 Schedule

For Credit College Courses - University of Pittsburgh is offering a 4-credit course (Maritime History 0606) from June 28 to July 19, 2008.  For more information, Click for University of Pittsburgh.

The US Brig Niagara is inspected by the Unites States Coast Guard as a Sailing School Vessel, and as such is prohibited from carrying passengers for hire. The US Federal Regulations for Sailing School Vessels are different than those for Passenger Vessels. Sailing School Vessels adhere to different design, construction, and safety standards than do Passenger Vessels. Sailing School Trainees learn a sailing related curriculum while on board, and are active participants in the working and sailing of the vessel.