Paid programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Maritime Museum in Beaufort.

All Day

Junior Sailing Program

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 315 Front St., Beaufort

Registration is open for the summer sailing sessions for youth ages 8 to 16. Using the fun of sailing, students will learn boat handling and seamanship, from basic to more advanced, as well as competitive racing during Regatta Week. The program promotes self-reliance, awareness of...

Great 4th Race

Taylors Creek Beaufort

Traditionally-rigged sailing craft will rally to celebrate the historic voyages that carried news of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Outer Banks. Boats will gather in Taylors Creek between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. The event is free; however, registration is required...

Free

Maritime Heritage Series: ‘The History of Surfing in North Carolina’

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 315 Front St., Beaufort
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Who would ever have known that the sport of surfing has been taking place in North Carolina for more than a hundred years? Join Education Curator Benjamin Wunderly in the museum auditorium for a look at the state’s role in the history of the sport...

Free

Registration and Refund Policy:

Registration costs, less a 10% fee, are refunded when the museum receives cancellation notice at least 48 hours before the start of a program. There is no refund within 48 hours of the start of a program, and tickets cannot be transferred to a later program date within that 48 hour timeframe. Due to material costs and supply, Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center Courses require a 2-week notification for cancellations; only the course fee is refunded if cancellation occurs prior to 2 weeks. The Museum reserves the right to cancel any program that does not meet the minimum participant requirement up to one week before the program is scheduled. In the event of cancellation due to low enrollment, participants who have submitted a fee will receive a full refund. If a program is canceled due to inclement weather and unable to be rescheduled for another date, the participants will receive a full refund.