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High School Sailing Team-Spring 2023
For Grades 9 - 12 (recommended)
SPRING SESSION:
April 24 - June 9, 2023
Sessions run Mondays & Fridays, 4:00 - 6:30 PM
except Fri. May 26th and Mon. May 29th – Memorial Day Weekend
Learn to race and gain the skills to compete at local, regional, or even national level regattas.
SKILL LEVEL:
Recommended for novice to advanced sailors with an interest in racing.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
High School Sailing is run like an after-school sport. Monday and Friday practices are led by coaches and waterfront staff and consist of briefings, drills, games and racing on the water. Practice is primarily sailed in dinghies (420s and FJs).Sailors from multiple schools will be combined based on skill level, have an opportunity to sail with different partners, and may attend regattas as part of a composite team. SUNY Maritime College provides everything needed to participate including sailboats (420s and FJs), coaches, safety boats, and life jackets at one of the best waterfront facilities in the country. High School Sailing is co-ed and open to both individuals and teams.
SKILL LEVEL:
All skill levels
AGES:
9th-12th grade
LOCATION:
McMurray Hall, SUNY Maritime College, 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. Bus: Bx40, BxM9; parking available.
High School Sailing Team-Fall 2023
For Grades 9 - 12 (recommended)
FALL SESSION:
Sept. 11 - Oct. 27, 2023
Sessions run Mondays & Fridays, 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Learn to race and gain the skills to compete at local, regional, or even national level regattas.
SKILL LEVEL:
Recommended for novice to advanced sailors with an interest in racing.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
High School Sailing is run like an after-school sport. Monday and Friday practices are led by coaches and waterfront staff and consist of briefings, drills, games and racing on the water. Practice is primarily sailed in dinghies (420s and FJs).Sailors from multiple schools will be combined based on skill level, have an opportunity to sail with different partners, and may attend regattas as part of a composite team. SUNY Maritime College provides everything needed to participate including sailboats (420s and FJs), coaches, safety boats, and life jackets at one of the best waterfront facilities in the country. High School Sailing is co-ed and open to both individuals and teams.
SKILL LEVEL:
All skill levels
LOCATION:
McMurray Hall, SUNY Maritime College, 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. Bus: Bx40, BxM9; parking available.
Adventure Sailing - Fall 2023
**REGISTER ONLINE
For Grades 6 - 8 and 9 - 12
NEXT SESSION:
Sept. 11 - Oct. 23, 2023
Sessions run Mondays, 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Looking for a unique activity this fall? Get out of the house, off of the computer, and onto the river! Enjoy recreation and instruction aboard a variety of boats - dinghies, catamarans, and keelboats.
No experience required! Recommended for 6th to 8th grade beginner, intermediate, and advanced sailors. Recommended for 9th to 12th grade sailors of all abilities not interested in racing (see the High School Sailing Team if interested in a more racing-focused program). Sailors will be grouped by age whenever possible.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Participants will learn seamanship and sailing skills, learn to work in teams, meet new friends, and explore the East River.
LOCATION:
Waterfront Programs take place at McMurray Hall on SUNY Maritime College's campus at 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. Mass transit and parking are available.
**REGISTER ONLINE for Grades 6-8 and 9-12