Junior Progams
Dorys
Ages 6-13 yrs
$350 (9:00 a.m. - noon)

At the end of the class students will understand basic navigation and sail themselves to Sheffield Island. We'll have a contest to see who can identify the most marine species.

We cover:
  • Biology of estuaries, (we use nets to sample marine life) Island geology (demonstration of how a glacier works
  • Operating an outboard powered boat (with a USCG captain on board)
  • Parts of the boat
  • Wind direction
  • Rules of the road
  • Basic sailing skills instead of racing skills.
  • Man overboard drills
  • Basic racing skills

  


Our goal is to help give children an appreciation of our marine environment, and teach them a range of skills: Teamwork, Independent Boat Handling, Navigation, and Rowing.

All students should be able to swim (although there is no swimming in our program), and must own and wear a comfortable, high quality Type 3 lifejacket, preferably made by Extrasport.

Safety is all important. Our facility, at Norwalk Cove Marina, is in a safe, family-orientated area. Our boats are all unsinkable, with keels to prevent capsizing. We always have at least one USCG (US Coast Guard) licensed captain on hand.
203 838-1110 · 54A Calf Pasture Beach Road, Norwalk, CT 06855