Sailing
•O'Day Javelin Rentals •Rhodes Sailboat Rentals
•Cape Dory Sailboat Rentals •Sailing Lessons •Marine Services
•What to Bring Sailing
Enjoy sailing through some of the most beautiful islands along the Maine coast. The Stonington archipelago is second to none and offers some of the very best sailing in Maine, boasting over 60 islands.
O'Day Javelin Rentals
 Centerboard, seats up to 4.
If you have limited experience, haven't sailed in a while, or are new to the area, we suggest you consider a short lesson to familiarize yourself with the boat and learn about the area. Old Quarry reserves the right to refuse rental equipment to those with insufficient knowledge or ability for the activity in question.
Before you depart, we will discuss wind and sea conditions, weather, route options, channel crossings, hazards, and ask you to file a float plan with us.
We'll provide all the necessary sailing gear - pfd, pump, extra line, paddle, anchor, VHF radio, and chart. We'll assist you in rigging the boat. Depending on the extent of your experience and the weather conditions, we may ask you to stay within a designated area. Old Quarry's charterboat, Nigh Duck, is available for rescue as needed. What to Bring
Half Day Rentals are for a 4 hour period from when you arrive.
RATES: $80/half day
Full Day Rentals are for an 8 hour period from when you arrive.
RATES: $110/full day
Please call ahead for reservations or add to your shopping cart below to reserve a sailboat. Renters must prove competency in a sailboat.
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Rhodes 19' Sailboat Rentals
Rhodes 19' Sailboat: Centerboard, seats 6 or more.
 If you have limited experience, haven't sailed in a while, or are new to the area, we suggest you consider a short lesson to familiarize yourself with the boat and learn about the area. Old Quarry reserves the right to refuse rental equipment to those with insufficient knowledge or ability for the activity in question.
Before you depart, we will discuss wind and sea conditions, weather, route options, channel crossings, hazards, and ask you to file a float plan with us.
We'll provide all the necessary sailing gear - pfd, pump, extra line, paddle, anchor, VHF radio, and chart. We'll assist you in rigging the boat. Depending on the extent of your experience and the weather conditions, we may ask you to stay within a designated area. Old Quarry's charterboat, Nigh Duck, is available for rescue as needed. What to Bring
Half Day Rentals are for a 4 hour period from when you arrive.
RATES: $100/half day
Full Day Rentals are for an 8 hour period from when you arrive.
RATES: $150/full day
Please call ahead for reservations or add to your shopping cart below to reserve a sailboat. Renters must prove competency in a sailboat.
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Cape Dory 19' Sailboat Rentals
Cape Dory 19' Sailboat: Fixed keel, seats 4, cabin sleeps 2.
 If you have limited experience, haven't sailed in a while, or are new to the area, we suggest you consider a short lesson to familiarize yourself with the boat and learn about the area. Old Quarry reserves the right to refuse rental equipment to those with insufficient knowledge or ability for the activity in question.
Before you depart, we will discuss wind and sea conditions, weather, route options, channel crossings, hazards, and ask you to file a float plan with us.
We'll provide all the necessary sailing gear - pfd, pump, extra line, paddle, anchor, VHF radio, and chart. We'll assist you in rigging the boat. Depending on the extent of your experience and the weather conditions, we may ask you to stay within a designated area. Old Quarry's charterboat, Nigh Duck, is available for rescue as needed. What to Bring
Half Day Rentals are for a 4 hour period from when you arrive.
RATES: $100/half day
Full Day Rentals are for an 8 hour period from when you arrive.
RATES: $150/full day
Please call ahead for reservations or add to your shopping cart below to reserve a sailboat. Renters must prove competency in a sailboat.
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Windsurfer Rentals
 You must have windsurfing experience and have the ability to rig the boat in order to rent a windsurfer. The Stonington archipelago is a relatively sheltered area, however windsurfing on the ocean presents a number of challenges. Old Quarry reserves the right to refuse rental equipment to those with insufficient knowledge or ability for the activity in question.
Before you depart, we will discuss wind and sea conditions, weather, route options, channel crossings, hazards, and ask you to file a float plan with us. Depending on the extent of your experience and the weather conditions, we may ask you to stay within a designated area. Old Quarry's charterboat, Nigh Duck, is available for rescue as needed.
We'll provide all the necessary windsurfing gear including a pfd. We suggest you wear booties, watershoes, or sneakers. Wetsuits, drysuits, booties, and gloves are available for rent in our campstore.
Half Day Rentals are for a 4 hour period from when you arrive.
RATES: $40/half day
Full Day Rentals are for an 8 hour period from when you arrive.
RATES: $70/full day
Please call ahead for reservations or add to your shopping cart below to reserve a windsurfer.
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Sailing Lessons
Learn how to sail in an O'Day Javelin, a sturdy 14' fiberglass boat that is great for beginners. Lessons are also given on our Rhodes 19' and Cape Dory 19'. Experienced instructors will teach you the fundamentals of sailing, from rigging the boat to getting underway to planning a day trip. Topics covered include points of sail, terminology, weather, seamanship, and safety.
Private lessons are given by the hour, with a maximum number of three people, in Webb Cove and around the nearby islands.
RATES:
$50/hour for one person - $10/hour for each additional person
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Marine Services
 Old Quarry Marine Services include a variety of services designed to make your Maine experience hassle free and pleasant.
Moorings are available for boats up to 60 feet with a draft of 6 feet. The stones are all three to five tons with 1 1/2" bottom chain, 1/2" top chain and 3/4" pennants. Low tide depth is 6' with a flat mud bottom. There are no ledges or rocks in our mooring field.
RATES: $30/day - $150/week - $300/month
We offer docking, small boat launching, and parking for your trailer. Webb Cove is very sheltered and just a short distance from downtown Stonington.
Visit our camp store for supplies and provisions. Use our public phone, go for a swim on our half-acre swimming pond, take a hike up Settlement Quarry Park for a spectacular view, enjoy a hot shower, and get fresh Maine lobsters right off the Nigh Duck before you continue your journey. You can also leave your trash with us.
We monitor Channel 16 and can facilitate rescue assistance and towing services if necessary.
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