safe fun and learning
Today was great in Paradise! The kids returned their homework and began the day with a written test on parts of the boat and sails. While we were sailing, Ms Susan reviewed their work, and at the end of the day, she gave everyone small rewards. Weather conditions were ideal: sunny with blue skies and breezy. Despite the small craft warning, none capsized, and everyone stayed upright. Sailing skills have come a long way. The new RS Venture sails look good and are a significant upgrade. Our new compact VHF radios, so generously donated, provide for much better safety. Ten units with private channels enable us to communicate between the Ventures, coach boat, and propeller-less safety boat without anyone listening in or interrupting our messages. Despite a few kids not attending, we had a sizeable group. Camillus House added one new student to the program. As such, she is required to perform our water-comfort test. At first, she hesitated to jump in despite the shallow clear water and sandy bottom. Our chairman, Moises, jumped in first to encourage her, and she was soon to follow. She jumped back in repeatedly until one of the sailboats came by. Now, she asked to join the crew, and she did. How about that? Please know that she had never been in the bay or on a boat. All of the above translates to a fun-filled and safe learning experience with Team Paradise.
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Sign-up for Summer Camp
Our Summer Sailing Camp is for kids from 10 to 15 years of age. The program is designed to give kids a chance to get out on the water and learn to sail and/or improve their sailing skills in a fun and safe atmosphere using our fleet of RS Feva and RS Venture sailboats, combined with expert coaching support, for beginners and intermediates.
Camp Dates:
Week 1: June 17 to 21 (10 am to 4 pm)
Week 2: June 24 to 28 (10 am to 4 pm)
Week 3: July 8 to 12 (10 am to 4 pm)
Week 4: July 15 to 19 (10 am to 4 pm)