Sail Martha’s Vineyard, in collaboration with The Black Dog Tall Ships, is offering a traditional sail training opportunity through this coming summer. The course will be available to all 13 to 18-year-olds and will involve an intensive five-day experience at sea on board the pilot schooner Alabama. Students will live and work on board, gain exposure to the skills involved in sailing and living on a traditional sail-powered vessel, as well as skills relating to basic seamanship which will include deck safety, coastal navigation, weather, rules of the road and marlinspike seamanship. The first voyage is set for July 12.

Applicants must be at least 13 years old; enrollment is limited to 24 students per trip. The cost of the course is $600, and includes all food and instruction. Sail Martha’s Vineyard membership ($50) is required. Limited scholarships are available. For information and applications, visit sailmv.org, or call 508-696-7644.