Jamaica Pond
Courageous is pleased to offer youth and adult programming on Jamaica Pond in cooperation with the Boston Department of Parks & Recreation. In addition to sailing lessons and rentals, rowboats and kayaks rentals are also available. For news and updates, follow Jamaica Pond on Facebook.
| Interested in learning how to sail? Click here for information about sail training programs offered at Jamaica Pond. |
Hours of Operation
| April 13th - October 31st, 2013 | |
| Mon - Thurs | 12:00 PM - sunset |
| Fri - Sun | 10:00 AM - sunset |
| Holidays | 10:00 AM - sunset |
| Courageous at Jamaica Pond may suspend operations or close early due to a weather event. Check our Facebook Page for updates. |
Availability
Boats may be rented whenever the Youth Program is not active. The 2013 Youth Program will run Monday - Friday, 9am to 3:45pm in July and August. On weekends during the season, it’s usually best to call ahead.
Checkout Policy
To rent a sailboat, you must complete a one-time sailing skills checkout ($20) with one of our staff members. You will be granted a free hour of sailing if your checkout is successful. If you need to brush up on your sailing skills, our staff will be happy to advise you on a sail training program.
Jamaica Pond News
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Cocktails for Courageous: JP Edition Help support our Jamaica Pond fleet on Wednesday, March 6, at the Galway House . Our sails are old and have past the point of no return. We have been using sail tape to patch up the holes but they are so big now that Site Director Mike can even put his whole head through them! In order to continue serving the community we need new sails for the 2013 season. Please join us for our Cocktails for Courageous: JP Edition fundraiser @ the Galway on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 6pm. Click here to purchase your… Read More -
Jamaica Pond Summer Fun BBQ! 
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Boston Family Boat Building's Boat Launch
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JP Sail Training
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Basic Keelboat Part 1
12 hours
Whether you're totally new to sailing or haven't sailed in a while, our BK Part 1 course is a great way to give sailing a try without a big commitment! If you like it, come back for BK Part 2 (in our Charlestown Boston Harbor site) and work towards your US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification.Prerequisite: NoneIncluded text: US SAILING Basic Keelboat.For more information about courses, or to purchase and schedule a course, please email Ann Nguyen, Jamaica Pond Site Director or call the JP Boathouse directly at 617-522-5061 -
Private Lessons and Charters
Jamaica Pond Daysailor - Up to 3 guests
Sailing made to order. For beginning to advanced sailors, on any topic. Ask Ann and she will put together a lesson, course or cruise just for you!For more information about courses, or to purchase and schedule a course, please email Ann Nguyen, Jamaica Pond Site Director - Adult Programs, or call the JP Boathouse directly at 617-522-5061 -
Group Practice Class
3 Hours
Group Practice Classes are a great way to practice some of the skills you learned in your Basic Keelboat Part 1 course, to gain some confidence before heading out on your own, or to brush up on skills if you're just coming back to sailing after a break. On alternating Saturday and Sunday mornings one of our senior instructors will lead on-the-water review sessions for up to 4 people or 2 boats. The morning will start with some on-shore chalk-talk, so come prepared with questions and then be ready to practice! Students will be paired up to sail together in Daysailorss (unless you really want to practice single-handing with some supervision!) while the instructor coaches from a motorboat. Some time each day will focus on specific skills, like docking or crew-overboard recovery techniques, or group practice drills to improve general boathandling. This is a great way to build from Red Flag to Yellow Flag, build more confidence, or to get back into it if you haven't been sailing in a while.Prerequisite: Some sailing experience requiredFor more information about courses, or to purchase and schedule a course, please email Ann Nguyen, Jamaica Pond Site Director - Adult Programs, or call the JP Boathouse directly at 617-522-5061
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Step 1: Taste of Sailing
Our Youth Program is based on a Five Step approach. Start off in Step One to get a taste of the excitement—it's only the beginning! From there, you'll work through the steps from summer to summer, having more fun and learning more than you ever thought possible on your school vacations. And in a just few years, you might very well find yourself in Step Five as an instructor! Note: Jamaica Pond is a Step One only site and is reserved for Boston residents only.Age 8 and up Swim Requirement Must supply proof of ability to swim 75 feet and tread water for 90 seconds. Experience Requiment No experience necessary. New sailors welcome Limits One 1-week session per child per summer Daily Schedule 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM*
*drop off begins at 9:15 AM; extended day option available (see below)
Note: an AM only option is available at Jamaica Pond; the daily schedule is 9:30 AM to 12:00 pm
Dates 7/8-7/12; 7/15-7/19; 7/22-7/26; 7/29-8/2; 8/5-8/9; 8/12-8/16 Locations Charlestown and Jamaica Pond -
Extended Day
The Extended Day program, available to all youth program students at both our Charlestown and Jamaica Pond locations, extends the program day from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Students will not be on the water during the period outside normal programming hours, but will have the opportunity to partifipate in supervised activities from our pier and docks.
Age 8 and up Limits None Dates 7/8-8/16 Daily Schedule Extends program day from 8 AM to 5 PM Locations Charlestown and Jamaica Pond Cost $25 per student per session
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