From dinghies and hydrofoils to offshore races and sail training aboard tall ships, these are exciting times for young sailors…many of whom actually write the stories in this section!
The mission of Brooklyn Boatworks in Brooklyn, NY is to encourage, inspire and empower young people through the unique craft of wooden boatbuilding and on-the-water experiences.
US Sailing has launched a brand new Clever Pig, a website designed specifically for aspiring youth and young adults who want to take their competitive sailing careers to the next level.
On Friday, August 8, 26 sailors on three boats competed in the Fishers Island Junior Overnight Race, organized by Fishers Island Yacht Club in Fishers Island, NY and the Storm Trysail Club.
Finding the Balance, There’s more to a successful junior program than racing by Greg Fisher, Cedar Point Yacht Club, Westport, CT
When you’re visiting a college, try to watch a sailing team practice session and be sure to talk to the sailors.
The Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race has added a new class for sailors between the ages of 16 and 22. “The Marion Bermuda Race recognizes that there is an age gap in participants of offshore racing, and understandably so,” said Ray Cullum, Commodore of the Beverly Yacht Club in Marion, MA, a co-supporter of the event along with the Blue Water Sailing Club in Boston, MA and the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club in Paget, Bermuda.
Ship 6, based in Norwalk, CT since 1957, is a very unique year-round opportunity for area teens interested in the sea and sailing. Ship 6 is very active and ambitious. In 2013, the Ship had many adventures and completed 50 big boat sailing days covering over 1,000 nautical miles. Members learn to manage all aspects of their program and the boat as if it were their own. To find out more about Ship 6 go to norwalkship6.org and facebook.com/norwalkship6.
Sailing in any condition requires preparation, and light air sailing is no different.
American Yacht Club’s Junior Big Boat Team sailed their J/105 Young American (Rye, NY) to first place in PHRF 1 and third overall in the PHRF division in the Storm Trysail Club’s 69th Annual Block Island Race, which started May 23, 2014 from Stamford CT.
World Ocean School challenges and inspires kids at sea aboard
the National Historic Landmark Schooner Roseway. Students
engage in learning at all levels, fighting apathy and creating
strong communities.
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