Egan Maritime is excited to partner with the Tall Ship Lynx again this spring to provide on-the-water educational opportunities to Island youth via our education programs.
Sailing aboard the Tall Ship Lynx is a cornerstone of the Sea of Opportunities experience. Over 500 local students climb aboard the Lynx and learn about Nantucket’s maritime history and oceanography, applying what they learn in the classroom to their sailing experience. Lynx sails plant the seeds for future learning or career opportunities. At Egan, we hope to inspire the next generation of “Salty Nantucketers.” Students climb on board the Lynx and are exposed to what Nantucket truly offers.
These experiences are 100% free and supported through generous donations. If you want to support the 2024 sailing season, please email Carlisle Jensen at cbjensen@eganmaritime.org or click here.
2025 8th Grade Adventure Sail Information.
This year, we will offer 2 extended overnight sails for 8th grade students. We will send two crews (4 students each) of 8th-grade students on board the Tall Ship Lynx for three-day voyages. Students will serve as crew, experiencing first-hand the thrills of life at sea.
On these sails, students will travel to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute/Marine Biological Laboratories and SEA Education Association (Woods Hole, MA) and Martha’s Vineyard (Vineyard Haven). During this trip, students will learn basic skills in:
- Vessel maintenance
- Sailing
- Maritime history
- Marine Science
- Oceanography
Sail 1: Thursday, May 29th - May 31st
Sail 2: Thursday, June 5th - June 7th
The experience is open to any 8th Grader at Cyrus Pierce Middle School. Egan Maritime covers all costs and food.
This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Nantucket students. We encourage you to submit the attached application or contact Sonia Scherr at sscherr@eganmaritime.org if you have any questions.
2025 Nantucket High School Adventure Sail Information
This year, we will offer four Nantucket High School students a five-day adventure sail. Students will travel to Woods Hole, MA, Martha’s Vineyard (Vineyard Haven), and Newport, RI. During this trip, they will visit the following institutions and learn essential skills for being on the water.
Nantucket High School Sail: Thursday, May 22, to Monday, May 26.
The experience is open to any Nantucket High School Student. Egan Maritime covers all costs and food.
This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Nantucket students. We encourage you to submit the attached application or contact Sonia Scherr at sscherr@eganmaritime.org if you have any questions.
Student Day Sails & More!
For the 2025 season, Egan Maritime will provide days sail for students enrolled in Nantucket Lighthouse School, Nantucket New School, Nantucket Intermediate School, and Cyrus Pierce School. We are anticipating serving approximately 500 students. The sails will focus on maritime history, navigation, the science of sailing, and simple machines.