Curriculum
Our curriculum was developed with three things in mind - learning, fun and safety. Tailored to NYC waters, we have come up with an ideal program to support growth and adventure in an environment in which children can feel secure and confident.
The camp is designed as a two-week program, however participants can join for as little as one week and as much as an entire summer.
While we have tailored the program to those campers that are still relatively new to sailing, we welcome and encourage more advanced sailors to join. Because sailing is a team effort, both novice and seasoned sailors will advance their sailing skills under the trained guidance of our excellent staff.
Two Week Session*
Our two-week program is designed to cover the fundamentals of sailing. By the end of their time with us, your child will be able to confidently rig a boat for sailing, safely navigate away from the dock and out of the marina, sail to a destination taking into account the tide current, and then return to the dock and correctly secure everything for the next day.
Sailboat care and maintenance
Basic outboard engine operation
Essential sailing knots
Rigging/De-rigging
Steering with the tiller
Basic sail trim
Basic maneuvering (tacking, jibing, heaving-to)
Basic rules of the road
Intermediate sail trim (sail trim by telltales)
Advanced sailing skills (steering with sails, sailing backwards, etc.)
Crew-overboard procedures
On the final day of our two-week session campers have the opportunity to plan an extended voyage - from reading tide schedules to commanding the navigation, managing sail trim and steering the course - campers are in charge the entire day proving their newfound skills and challenging themselves while building their self-confidence and leadership abilities.
Sailors joining for multiple sessions, or sailors with previous experience, will enjoy the opportunity to become vessel leaders while the instructors push them with advanced sailing skills.
Our Goal
Regardless of whether you choose a one-week, two-week or intermediate session, it’s our goal to share our love of the water with your children and introduce them to a skill that can create a lifetime of memories. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. See you on the water!