Skipjack trips take place aboard the School’s Chesapeake Bay Skipjack, Elsworth. Skipjacks are sailing vessels developed in the late 1890’s to sail dredge for oysters. The Elsworth is one of only a few remaining skipjacks which were built before 1920 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Sailing and running the Elsworth is a team effort, learning some basic sailing and navigational skills are a part of every trip. Find out more!
The Elsworth sails each Monday with six participants, the captain, and two Echo Hill trip leaders. Fishing, crabbing, and swimming are important activities on any skipjack trip and Echo Hill teachers provide the crew with challenging adventures and ecology problems as well. Camping is done on the vessel.
Details
Listing Type:Summer Programs
Program Delivery:Residential
Destination:United States
Provided By:Independent Provider
Session Start:July, August, September
Session Length:Other
Entering Grade:Below 6th
Gender:Coed
Category:Outdoor Adventure
Sub-Categories:Fishing, Sailing
Selective:No
Minimum Cost:$500 - $1,499
Career Clusters:Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
Skipjack trips take place aboard the School’s Chesapeake Bay Skipjack, Elsworth. Skipjacks are sailing vessels developed in the late 1890’s to sail dredge for oysters. The Elsworth is one of only a few remaining skipjacks which were built before 1920 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Sailing and running the Elsworth is a team effort, learning some basic sailing and navigational skills are a part of every trip. Find out more!
The Elsworth sails each Monday with six participants, the captain, and two Echo Hill trip leaders. Fishing, crabbing, and swimming are important activities on any skipjack trip and Echo Hill teachers provide the crew with challenging adventures and ecology problems as well. Camping is done on the vessel.
