Norwalk Sailing School: Summer Beginner Junior Sailing

“Dive into the fundamentals of sailing this summer with our Summer Beginner Junior Sailing program. Designed specifically for young enthusiasts aged 8 to 12, this program is the perfect introduction to the world of sailing. Participants will learn the basics of boat handling, safety, and maritime communication in a fun, supportive environment, setting the foundation for a lifelong appreciation of this exhilarating sport.

Summer Junior Sailing is a two week learn to sail session for complete beginner sailors ages 8 and up, 30 instructional hours by US Sailing certified instructors.

• Basic dinghy (Small Boat) sailing course per US Sailing and International Standards.
• Instruction on water safety, parts of the sailboat, marine knots and rigging, sail theory, points of sail, capsize techniques

Prerequisites:

Students must be able to swim without the aid of a floatable device in moving water. Able to put on life-jacket while treading water. Swim tests per US Sailing requirements are conducted on the first day of the session.

Half-day two-week junior sailing session, choose 9AM-12 PM or 1-4 PM. “