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News
July 20, 20260

Class availability for Week 6

Week 6, we’re looking at you! These classes have some availability next week, July 27-Aug. 31.  Browse the list below and find the perfect way to try something new!

Program Instance Days and Times Open Link to Register
Art Electives Comic Book Design (ages 9+) TuTh 9-11a 7 REGISTER HERE
Art Electives Fashion Design (ages 9+) TuTh 2-3p 2 REGISTER HERE
Art Electives Mixed Media (ages 9+) TuTh 11a-12p 6 REGISTER HERE
Art Electives Mural/Community Art (ages 9+) TuTh 12-1p 4 REGISTER HERE
Art Electives Printmaking (ages 9+) TuTh 1-2p 9 REGISTER HERE
Basketball FUNdamentals (ages 7+) F 1-2p 10 REGISTER HERE
Basketball FUNdamentals (ages 7+) F 2-3p 10 REGISTER HERE
Basketball FUNdamentals (ages 7+) M 1-2p 9 REGISTER HERE
Basketball FUNdamentals (ages 7+) M 2-3p 8 REGISTER HERE
Basketball FUNdamentals (ages 7+) M 9-10a 1 REGISTER HERE
Basketball FUNdamentals (ages 7+) W 1-2p 10 REGISTER HERE
Basketball FUNdamentals (ages 7+) W 2-3p 8 REGISTER HERE
Basketball FUNdamentals (ages 7+) W 9-10a 2 REGISTER HERE
Beach & Lawn Games Ages 5-8 TuTh 10-11a 5 REGISTER HERE
Bundle – AM Reading AM Reading Bundle (ages 9-10) M-F 9a-12p 2 REGISTER HERE
Bundle – Creative Creative Minds Bundle (ages 7-12) M-F 10a-1p 2 REGISTER HERE
CIT Age 13 only MTh 9-10a 14 REGISTER HERE
CIT Age 14 only MTh 10-11a 13 REGISTER HERE
CIT Paddle Ages 13-14 W 1-3p 3 REGISTER HERE
CIT Tennis Ages 13-14 W 2-2:30p 6 REGISTER HERE
Creative Arts Ages 6-8 MWF 1-2p 10 REGISTER HERE
Creative Arts Ages 7-8 MWF 11a-12p 1 REGISTER HERE
Creative Arts Ages 9-10 MWF 10-11a 4 REGISTER HERE
Creative Arts Art Exploration (ages 4-5) MWF 2-3p 10 REGISTER HERE
Drama Beginner (ages 5-8) M-F 1-2p 10 REGISTER HERE
Drama Drama (ages 7+) M-F 2-3p 6 REGISTER HERE
Drama Musical Theater Dance (ages 7+) M-F 12-1p 2 REGISTER HERE
Golf Ages 5-8 MTuW 11a-12p 3 REGISTER HERE
Jewelry Beading Jewelry (ages 7+) WF 1-2p 4 REGISTER HERE
Jewelry Textile Jewelry (ages 7+) WF 2-3p 4 REGISTER HERE
Kayaking Ages 7+ MTu 10-11a 2 REGISTER HERE
Kayaking Ages 7+ MTu 11a-12p 2 REGISTER HERE
Kayaking Ages 7+ MTu 12-1p 4 REGISTER HERE
Kayaking Ages 7+ ThF 1-2p 5 REGISTER HERE
Kayaking Ages 7+ ThF 12-1p 2 REGISTER HERE
Kayaking Ages 9+ MTu 1-2p 2 REGISTER HERE
Kayaking Trip (ages 9+) W 10a-1p 2 REGISTER HERE
KBIA Adventures Half day (AM) (ages 5-12) M-F 8a-12p 4 REGISTER HERE
Leathercraft Ages 7+ F 8-9:30a 5 REGISTER HERE
Leathercraft Ages 7+ M 8-9:30a 3 REGISTER HERE
Leathercraft Ages 7+ W 8-9:30a 6 REGISTER HERE
Marine Biology Ages 5-8 M 3:30-5:30p 5 REGISTER HERE
Marine Biology Ages 7-11 Tu 4-6p 6 REGISTER HERE
Movie Night G rated (ages 5-10) M 6-8p 22 REGISTER HERE
Movie Night PG rated (ages 7-12) W 6-8p 25 REGISTER HERE
Music Songwriting (ages 7-12) MWF 11a-12p 4 REGISTER HERE
Music Ukulele (ages 5-8) MWF 9-10a 4 REGISTER HERE
Music Ukulele (ages 7-10) MWF 10-11a 3 REGISTER HERE
Nature Ages 4-5 M-F 1-2p 8 REGISTER HERE
Nature Ages 6-8 M-F 2-3p 6 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Diving Diving (ages 5-8) M-F 10-10:30a 6 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Diving Diving (ages 5-8) M-F 11-11:30a 10 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Diving Diving (ages 5-8) M-F 12:30-1p 2 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Diving Diving (ages 9+) M-F 1-1:30p 4 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Jr Lifeguarding Jr Lifeguarding (ages 13-14) M-F 2-2:30p 2 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Parent/child Swim Parent/child swim (ages 2-4) M-F 10:30-11a 7 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swim Team Swim team (ages 9+) M-F 2:30-3:30p 3 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swimming Swimming (ages 3-4) M-F 10-10:30a 3 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swimming Swimming (ages 3-4) M-F 2-2:30p 7 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swimming Swimming (ages 3-4) M-F 9-9:30a 4 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swimming Swimming (ages 3-4) M-F 9:30-10a 9 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swimming Swimming (ages 5-6) M-F 1-1:30p 9 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swimming Swimming (ages 5-6) M-F 11-11:30a 2 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swimming Swimming (ages 5-6) M-F 11:30a-12p 12 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swimming Swimming (ages 5-6) M-F 2-2:30p 8 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swimming Swimming (ages 7-8) M-F 10-10:30a 1 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swimming Swimming (ages 7-8) M-F 10:30-11a 7 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swimming Swimming (ages 7-8) M-F 12:30-1p 12 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swimming Swimming (ages 7-8) M-F 8:30-9a 4 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swimming Swimming (ages 9+) M-F 1:30-2p 13 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swimming Swimming (ages 9+) M-F 4:30-5p 6 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swimming Swimming (ages 9+) M-F 9-9:30a 4 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Swimming Swimming (ages 9+) M-F 9:30-10a 10 REGISTER HERE
Pool – Water Polo Water polo (ages 9+) MWF 5-5:30p 7 REGISTER HERE
Powerboating Fishing (ages 9+) Th 11a-1p 2 REGISTER HERE
Powerboating Ocean Explorers (ages 9+) M 11a-1p 2 REGISTER HERE
Powerboating Ocean Explorers (ages 9+) Tu 11:30a-1:30p 4 REGISTER HERE
Reading Ages 5-6 M-F 11a-12p 7 REGISTER HERE
Reading Ages 7-8 M-F 10-11a 8 REGISTER HERE
Reading Ages 9-10 M-F 9-10a 5 REGISTER HERE
Reading Beachcomber Book Club (ages 7-8) M-F 1-2p 6 REGISTER HERE
Reading Titles and Tidepools (ages 5-6) M-F 2-3p 6 REGISTER HERE
Reading Toddlers and Tales (ages 2-4) M-F 4-4:30p 9 REGISTER HERE
Reading Word Wizards (ages 9+) M-F 3-4p 4 REGISTER HERE
Rowing Sea Fleas (ages 4-6) MTuW 11-11:45a, Th 11:45a-1:15p 7 REGISTER HERE
Sailing Gollywobblers (ages 7-8) MTuW 10a-12p 1 REGISTER HERE
Sailing Laser (ages 11+) WThF 12-2:30p 3 REGISTER HERE
Sailing Topsails (ages 9-10) WThF 12-2:30p 6 REGISTER HERE
Sand Creations Ages 4-10 Tu 3-4:30p 4 REGISTER HERE
Sculpture Ages 11+ TuTh 3-4p 9 REGISTER HERE
Sculpture Ages 4-5 TuTh 2-3p 10 REGISTER HERE
Sculpture Ages 5-6 TuTh 9-10a 1 REGISTER HERE
Sculpture Ages 6-8 TuTh 1-2p 9 REGISTER HERE
Sculpture Ages 9-10 TuTh 10-11a 1 REGISTER HERE
Stand-up Paddleboarding Ages 9+ MTu 11a-12p 6 REGISTER HERE
Stand-up Paddleboarding Ages 9+ MTu 12-1p 6 REGISTER HERE
Stand-up Paddleboarding Ages 9+ ThF 1-2p 5 REGISTER HERE
Stand-up Paddleboarding Ages 9+ ThF 11a-12p 2 REGISTER HERE
Stand-up Paddleboarding Ages 9+ ThF 12-1p 7 REGISTER HERE
Stand-up Paddleboarding Ages 9+ ThF 2-3p 6 REGISTER HERE
Surfing Ages 9+ Th 10-11:30a 1 REGISTER HERE
Surfing Ages 9+ Tu 10-11:30a 6 REGISTER HERE
Surfing Ages 9+ W 10-11:30a 1 REGISTER HERE
Teen Night Sea Dogs Game (ages 13-14) Tu 4:30-9:30p 1 REGISTER HERE
Tennis Stroke development (ages 7-10) M-F 12-12:30p 3 REGISTER HERE
Tennis Stroke development (ages 7-10) M-F 12:30-1p 2 REGISTER HERE
Tennis Stroke development (ages 7-10) M-F 2-2:30p 11 REGISTER HERE
Woodworking Exploring woodworking (ages 7-11) F 9:30-11a 1 REGISTER HERE
Woodworking Exploring woodworking (ages 7-11) M 9:30-11a 5 REGISTER HERE
Woodworking Exploring woodworking (ages 7-11) W 9:30-11a 1 REGISTER HERE
Woodworking Intro to woodworking (ages 7-10) Th 8-9:30a 4 REGISTER HERE
Woodworking Intro to woodworking (ages 7-10) Tu 8-9:30a 5 REGISTER HERE
Woodworking Models and sculptures (ages 9+) TuTh 9:30-11a 7 REGISTER HERE
Yoga Adults F 7-8a 13 REGISTER HERE
Yoga Adults W 7-8a 13 REGISTER HERE
News
July 8, 20260

SAILING JULY NEWSLETTER: Change in race dates

Dear KBIA Sailing families, 
It is hard to believe Week 3 is already here. The start to sailing at KBIA has been great – we are thrilled to see so many sailors on our docks each day! 
Some logistics as we head into the next few weeks. 
New England Sailing MIRC dates have changed in the last week due to shifting schedules of other programs. Additionally, the Laser Clinic originally scheduled for July 16 at KBIA will now be hosted at UNH, which is best for Diana Weidenbacker who will run the event. Diana will be in touch about a new date best suited for UNH, and KBIA will attend then. 
KBIA’s first MIRC will be hosted on July 15, rather than July 29. We still plan to host a MIRC on August 12. If further dates change, those will be communicated as soon as possible. 
There is still availability in our Race Program classes, and we strongly encourage anyone interested to reach out to Nolan about enrolling their child. Additionally, if you are interested in booking a private lesson, please contact Jamie or Nolan. 
As always, we are always happy to answer any questions or concerns. We look forward to the rest of July, and (fingers crossed) more sunny days! 

Nolan Byron 

Race Program Director & Lead Sailing Instructor 
Jamie LaMent 
Waterfront Director 
News
April 13, 20260

Sailing race dates this summer

Summer 2026 MIRC schedule: 

July 8: MIRC, hosted by Portland Yacht Club 
July 15: MIRC, hosted by KBIA
July 22: MIRC, hosted by Prouts Neck Yacht Club 
August 2: Reid Sacco, hosted by KBIA (open to all members)  
August 5: MIRC, hosted by Peaks Island TEIA 
August 12: MIRC, hosted by KBIA

To Be Determined: Laser Clinic, University of New Hampshire (originally set for July 16)

*Updated July 8, 2026

News
April 13, 20260

Sailing dates this summer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear KBIA Sailing families, 

Happy April! Below you will find a list of MIRC dates that KBIA’s race program will plan on both attending and hosting this summer. Also listed is the annual Reid Sacco Regatta, which is open to all KBIA members. 

We will note that dates listed remain tentative as New England Sailing’s scheduling continues to update as we approach summer. However, plan on marking these dates in your calendars as the race team will work to attend as many MIRCs as possible. 

Summer 2026 MIRC schedule: 

July 8: MIRC, Portland Yacht Club 
July 16: Laser Clinic, KBIA 
July 22: MIRC, Prouts Neck Yacht Club 
July 29: MIRC, KBIA
August 2: Reid Sacco, KBIA (open to all members)  
August 5: MIRC, Peaks Island TEIA 
August 12: MIRC, KBIA

MIRCs are daylong youth regattas where KBIA sailors will depart from campus in the morning and return by late afternoon. They are always fun-filled days marked by a good competitive spirit and sportsmanship. We heavily encourage all students enrolled in the race program to attend. Scheduling logistics for each MIRC will be communicated to parents the week prior. 

As with each newsletter, if you have any questions about the race program, MIRCs, or KBIA sailing generally, please contact Nolan Byron ([email protected]) or Jamie LaMent ([email protected]). 

Best, 

Nolan Byron 
Race Program Director & Lead Sailing Instructor
Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association | KBIA

Jamie LaMent 
Waterfront Director
Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association | KBIA 

February 23, 20260

Open Waterfront

Members of all ages may enjoy KBIA’s spectacular waterfront when sailboats, kayaks, and SUPs are available for use in the Cove. No instruction provided. Free to members on

News
February 23, 20260

A note from KBIA’s sailing program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello! We hope this email finds you well, and welcome to the first edition of KBIA sailing’s newsletter. As the winter months continue to bring cold temperatures and snow up in Maine, it is nice to begin looking forward to warmer days ahead at KBIA! 

This summer, KBIA is excited to strengthen our sailing race program, and we heavily encourage you to consider enrolling your child in race program classes. The race program offers KBIA’s highest level of sailing instruction. In this class, students will study all components of sailboat racing with an emphasis on proper boat handling, the rules of racing, and mastery of sailing fundamentals. The goal of the race program curriculum is to develop competent, confident, and competitive sailors who are ready to compete in local sailing regattas and MIRC’s (New England Sailing youth regattas). 

KBIA is excited to announce multiple on-site events hosted by the race program. This summer, KBIA racing will host:

  •  Late June / early July: Laser Clinic (Instructed by Diana Weidenbacker, Head Coach of University of New Hampshire’s Sailing Team) 
  •  July 29: MIRC (c420s, Optimist) 
  •  August 12: MIRC (c420s, Optimist) 

 Any additional curriculum which is planned will also be announced throughout the spring/summer. 

As stated above, we hope you consider registering your child for the race program. Students who are enthusiastic about taking their sailing to the next level will be perfect candidates for this course. Only one week of sailing experience is required from the previous summer to register, as we have lowered the prerequisite to open the class to more students. Ultimately, the race program guarantees more one-on-one, focused coaching with students, and a chance to travel/sail with our team. 

We hope you take advantage of the opportunities that our KBIA race program provides, and are excited to welcome you all back to KBIA’s campus in a few short months. If you have any questions about the race program, or KBIA sailing generally, please reach out to Nolan Byron ([email protected]) or Jamie LaMent ([email protected]). 

Best, 

Nolan Byron 
Race Program Director & Lead Sailing Instructor 
Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association | KBIA 

Mimi Fox
Executive Director
Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association | KBIA

February 9, 20260

Open Waterfront

Members of all ages may enjoy KBIA’s spectacular waterfront when sailboats, kayaks, and SUPs are available for use in the Cove. No instruction provided. Free to members on
Sunday, July 26 and Saturday, Aug. 15.

February 20, 20230

Reid Sacco Regatta

The 14th annual Reid Sacco Family Regatta honors a longtime KBIA student and instructor who lost his battle with sarcoma at the young age of 20 in
2005. Sailors & spectators are invited.