Junior Sailing Practice Sessions during Fall 2019
There are a variety of Junior Sailing Practice Sessions available in Western Long Island Sound during the fall season of 2019. Here are some that we know about:
Name: Indian Harbor YC Fall Practices
Dates: Begins early September
Contact: 203-869-2484 headcoach@indianharboryc.com
Boats: RS Feva, Optimist
Descrip: Indian Harbor YC, 710 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, CT.
The practices began in early September and all programming is open to non-members.
– Tues/Thurs Feva Practice (4:45-6:45 pm)
– Sun Feva Practices (10 am-4 pm for kids who are performance focused)
– Sun Opti Practices (4:15 pm-7:15 pm for kids who have done some racing but aren’t yet ready for more advanced coaching)
Name: Port Washington YC Fall Practices
Dates: Begins Sep 11, 2019
Contact: Nick.Steenberg@manhassetbayyc.org
Boats: C420, Laser and Optimist
Descrip: Port Washington YC, 1 Yacht Club Drive. Port Washington, NY.
The practices begin September 11 and all programming is open to non-members.
– Weds, Thurs, Fridays 4-6:30 pm (can be done one session at a time with no commitment to the
whole season)
Name: WaterFront Center Fall Sailing
Dates: Begins early September
Contact: MacKenzie@theWFC.org
URL https://thewaterfrontcenter.org/juniorprograms/#fall-programs
Boats: Optimist
Descrip: The WaterFront Center, 1 West End Ave, Oyster Bay, NY.
The practices began in early September and programming is open to the public.
– Opti Basics: Mondays (3:30-5:30 pm) and/or Saturdays (2-4 pm) thru Oct 14
– Opti Prep: Mondays (3:30-5:30 pm) and/or Saturdays (2-4 pm) thru Oct 14
– Opti Race: Tuesdays & Thursdays (3:30-6 pm) thru Nov 3 and/or Saturdays (9am-4pm) thru Nov 3
Name: SUNY Maritime After School Adventure Sailing
Dates: Mondays Sept 9 – Oct 14
Contact: (718) 409-2447
URL: https://waterfront.coursestorm.com/course/after-school-adventure-sailing
Boats: RS Feva, Optimist
Descrip: SUNY Maritime College, 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, NY
6th-8th graders enjoy recreation and instruction aboard a variety of boats – dinghies, catamarans and keelboats. Learn seamanship and sailing skills, explore the East River, and enjoy warm water and great wind – fall is the best time to sail!
