Youth Sailing Program

Youth Sailing Program - Join us for one or more of our six exciting week-long sailing programs, where students aged 9-17 learn the basics of sailing on 8' Optimist Prams and other sailboats. Each day will feature short "chalk talks," and brief learning activities on land and lots of on-the water instruction with games, drills, and informal races on the Rondout Creek and the Hudson River. The class is open to all levels, from beginner to more experienced sailors.  

_{The goal is for all students to feel comfortable and to become capable, safe basic sailors.  Because each week will consist of mixed ages and experience levels, our U.S. Sailing certified instructors will adapt the program to match the needs of the students. Intermediate and advanced sailors will be encouraged to sail more challenging boats and learn higher level skills.} 

_{New! Introduction to Youth Sailing, ages Six to Eight
     This class, for ages six to eight,  introduces students to the basics of sailing in a nurturing environment designed to ensure each student feels comfortable aboard sailboats, is safe, has fun and learns some sailing concepts, while making new friends and having new experiences.}  

Reach/STEM is a new program for youth, ages ten to fourteen, including beginning sailors as well as more experienced sailors.  US Sailing-Certified instructors provide twenty hours of instruction in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through hands-on experiences in the real world of sailing. 

Building & Sailing Boats - Young people ages 10-17 will be introduced to woodworking, boatbuilding and sailing in this 4-day course encompassing a range of STEM focused skills and activities. Cooperation, teamwork, self-confidence, and independence will be gained as students learn to build and sail boats.