Longshore Sailing School

Learn basic paddling technique while commanding your own Hobie sit-on-top kayak. Students explore the waters surrounding Longshore while learning about marine wildlife. Each day brings a new destination and activity, such as relay races and treasure hunts. Awards for "shipshape" sailor awarded on last day of class.

Older juniors divided their on the water time between single handed kayaking and Stand-Up Paddleboarding - the latest rage in paddling. Students explore the waters surrounding Longshore while learning about marine wildlife. Each day brings a new destination and activity, such as relay races and treasure hunts. Awards for "shipshape" sailor awarded on last day of class.

Longshore's entry level class for catamaran sailing, students consolidate fundamental Basic Sailing skills while mastering multihull handling techniques on cat-rigged Hobie Waves. Sailing in groups of 2 or 3, students experience the speed of these fast-moving thoroughbreds of beach boat sailing. Award for "shipshape sailor" presented on the last day of class.

Pick up where Intro to Catamaran Sailing leaves off but with bigger, faster sloop-rigged Hobie Getaways. Students continue to polish multi-hull techniques while learning the theory behind catamaran speed and how to maximize performance. Expect to get wet. Award for "shipshape sailor" presented on the last day of class.

Sail Longshore's high-performance 17 ft. Nomad in and around the Norwalk Islands. With an instructor on board, learn how to rig and use an asymmetrical spinnaker, sail through a channel, and navigate using GPS. Classroom time covers navigation and cruising skills. Class size is limited to just three students, making for semi-private lesson format.

The traditional highlight of the summer, Racing Techniques attracts the best sailors of the Junior Program. Students compete in weeklong regatta to be crowned Longshore's Junior Program Champion. Instructors coach students throughout the week to improve starts, technique, and strategy. Standings are posted daily for racers to see. Regatta winner receives a trophy and has name engraved on plaque in office. Trophies awarded for runner-up and third place as well.