Exercise & Outdoor Fun

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Suddenly in Command

with Coast Guard

Mar

Next session: March 8th to 9th, 2021

$40 More Info

The captain becomes incapacitated or falls overboard, and you are suddenly in command. This boating safety primer is for those not generally at the helm and will help you to be prepared with the basics in case of an emergency. You will learn about your vessel, nomenclature, and operating principles such as starting the engine, basic boat handling, your on-board equipment, and how to minimize boating mishaps. This course is a must for family members in case something happens to the boat operator. Class taught through Zoom.

March 8 and 9 - 6:30-8:30 PM

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Reading Nautical Charts

with Coast Guard

Mar

Next session: March 15th, 2021

$20 More Info

Do you know how to read and understand a nautical chart? Nautical charts give us the "landmarks of the sea" – buoys, markers, shoreline features, water depth, boom type, and the latitude and longitude of these features. By knowing our latitude and longitude, we can locate our position anywhere on earth. Charts warn us of dangerous areas and enable us to determine safe passage – if we know how to read the chart and use the information that we find on them. This is virtual only. You will be sent a ZOOM link.

March 15 - 6:30-8:30 PM

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Weather & Boating

with Coast Guard

Mar

Next session: March 22nd, 2021

$20 More Info

An unexpected change in the weather can turn a pleasant day on the water into a very serious threat to you and your vessel This seminar will provide the student with knowledge of sources of weather information, wind and boating, wind and waves, understanding weather, weather and heat, fog, and non-frontal weather. This is virtual only. You will be sent a ZOOM link.

March 22 - 6:30-8:30 PM

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Spring Migration Sampler

with Dave Tucker

May

Next session: May 8th, 2021

$20 More Info

Sixty species in an hour is very possible in May at the fort. Warblers, orioles, tanagers, vireos and gnatcatchers! Pretty birds welcome spring. Class will meet at the gate of Fort Foster. Additional fee may be required for entrance to Fort Foster.

Saturday, May 8, 7:30-10 am *rain date May 9

Course Fee: $20

Waiting list available

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Wildflower Walk with local nature enthusiasts Heather Rutledge and Brit Fox

with Heather Rutledge

Jun

Next session: June 12th, 2021

$20 More Info

Take a walk with us and discover your local wildflowers! We will show you how to identify many species and discuss where and what time of year to find other species of wildflowers locally. We will also take note of insects and birds that visit and pollinate these flowers. All levels welcome! Class will meet at the gate of Fort Foster. Additional fee may be required for entrance to Fort Foster.

Saturday, June 12, 9-11 a.m. *rain date June 13

Course Fee: $20

Waiting list available

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Beginners Stand Up PaddleBoard Yoga

with Cheryl Mazanec

Jun

Next session: June 17th, 2021

$38 More Info

Bring your Yoga practice outdoors, connect with nature, and try something new! This is a 90 minute Beginners SUP Yoga Class! We will review basic paddle techniques and safety instructions prior to anchoring down for a 60 minute relaxing SUP Yoga Class. No Experience Necessary. You must be able to Swim. Cheryl is a 200 RYT Yoga Instructor and is currently training for her 500 hour RYT. She is an Occupational Therapist, Nutritionist, Life Coach, Snowboard Instructor and Owner of a small Kittery Based Business, Tides of Life SUP Yoga. She enjoys being outside whenever possible and volunteering/leading Beach Clean Ups at Seapoint Beach for Blue Ocean Society Conservation for Marine Conservation. Paddleboard, Anchor, PDF Life Vest, and a Paddle are provided. Class is limited to 7 participants.

Bring to Class: Arrive in clothing that can get wet and are comfortable to move in.

Class Meets at Cutts Island Trail/Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge at 37 Seapoint Road in Kittery Point, Maine. Parking along side of road.

Thursday, June 1, 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm or Wednesday, June 30, 4:30 -6 pm

Course Fee: $38