The second annual SailMaine Festival and Regatta was held Saturday in Casco Bay. It was a full day of festivities with a boat parade, race, awards ceremony and banquet. SailMaine offers affordable sailing lessons with the goal of making sailing accessible to everyone of all ages and abilities. “SailMaine’s mission is to provide affordable access […]
Day 3 of the Hempel World Cup Series Allianz Regatta for Olympic sailing classes A windless morning turns into a sunny and moderate breeze of 7 to 13 knots in the afternoon 470 Mixed – Yves Mermod and Maja Siegenthaler (SUI) won both races on Thursday to move into second place overall with 10 points. […]
The four men who perform in “Three Men and a Sword” live in different places, so they recently got together in Ohio to rehearse. Left to right: Shaun McGrath as Siegfried. Ben Malkevitch, conductor and pianist. David Cangelosi as Mime. Dr. David Miller as Votan. Four men will take the stage this Saturday to do […]
For adults wishing to learn the art and science of sailing, this is your course. As with any art, it takes time to establish this skill. The exact content is customized based on the participants’ knowledge and comfort level. They will cover everything from why sails work to the specifics of how they work. Terminology, […]
The Puerto Vallarta Sailing Training Center (Cencavela), of the Eighth Naval Zone, promotes an activity that encourages sportsmanship, which is an excellent opportunity for children and adolescents, according to the Director of Tourism and Development economic, Ludvig Estrada Virgen. The official stressed the importance of promoting this training among citizens, which promotes the rapprochement of […]
The Marco Island Yacht Club has opened registration for this summer’s youth sailing lessons, and all parents and grandparents in the community are invited to register their children. The Marco Island Yacht Club waterfront is a beautiful place where young islanders can learn the joys and skills of sailing. “Youth Sailing is aimed at children […]
Image Courtesy BYC Foundation Believe it or not, Buffalo’s sailing programs are gearing up for the 2022 sailing season. In the past, we’ve talked about a number of sailing programs that offer limitless ways to get people on the water. The Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation (BYC Foundation) is no exception. “The Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation […]
KINGSTON — The Hudson River Maritime Museum Sailing School announces that the 2022 Youth Sailing Programs are now open for enrollment. Young sailors of all skill levels will have the opportunity to get out on the water and learn about maritime science during shore sessions. A number of popular classes are back this year and […]
KINGSTON — The Hudson River Maritime Museum Sailing School announces that the 2022 Adult Sailing Programs are now open for enrollment. Adult sailors of all skill levels will find a variety of on-water lessons starting in May 2022. Popular lessons include First Sail, an introductory session aboard the museum’s classic Tidbit catboat, with a certified […]
(Press release) – The Women’s Sailing Courses or Famalao’an Lalåyak Project uses a basic sailing skills program developed by sailor Cecilio Raiukiulipiy and 500 Sails co-founder Peter Perez. Classes are taught by previous female members of the cohort. “We are looking for women willing to give back to the community as instructors in future Lalåyak […]
NEWPORT — The Yaquina Bay Yacht Club (YBYC) is offering adult beginner sailing lessons beginning in August. Classes are open to anyone interested in sailing. No experience is necessary, although participants should be somewhat agile and comfortable in the water. “We’re just trying to get things back on track after the last year and a […]
On an island teeming with artifacts and treasures of days gone by, one particularly grand and beloved relic is not to be missed: the Elissa, the official Tall Ship of Texas. Now sailing novices, history buffs and brave sea-loving earthlings have a unique opportunity to sail through history. Starting this summer, the Galveston Historical Foundation […]
Ahoy, sailors, people of the water, and history buffs: a Galveston foundation is gathering a crew for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sail through history. Residents are invited to join Elissa, Galveston’s beloved 19th-century freighter (and official Tall Ship of Texas) for sailing lessons on the floating icon, dubbed Elissa Sail Training, run by the Galveston […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Sailing can seem like an elusive, exclusive and expensive sport. It’s intimidating, when boats can cost thousands of dollars and sailors have been tacking and jibing since childhood. “It’s a really tough barrier to break,” said Edgewater Yacht Club sailing program manager Dave Hein. “But it’s something that I work very hard […]
Fourth-graders at Pell Elementary work in teams to manage a sailboat as part of their regular science program. (Photo by Jen Carter) Sail Newport makes the bay more accessible to Newport youth through a partnership with Pell Elementary where fourth graders get on the water as part of their regular schedule. “It’s perceived as an […]
Milwaukee Sailing Community Center Milwaukee Sailing Community Center MILWAUKEE — Brian Kramp spent the morning at the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center learning to sail. About the courses About the courses About Milwaukee Sailing Community Center (website) The Milwaukee Community Sailing Center offers introductory sailing lessons for adults, youth and children. For more experienced sailors, our […]
BLUE HILL — It may be a hard sell, but summer is almost here. Last week, registration opened for summer sailing and rowing courses at the Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club, even though there is still ice in Blue Hill Harbor. KYC will offer two separate programs through the nonprofit Kollegewidgwok Sailing Education. Rusty Duym Community Sailing […]