Submitted by Community Boating Center
For those kids who just can’t wait for summer to come, the Community Boating Center has three after-school programs this spring for youth 914. CBC afterschool programing piloted in 2015, this spring we are expanding our programming to three different afterschool camps. Each camp runs for six weeks beginning in the first week of May from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Beginner School Year Sailing: An introduction to the fundamentals of sailing. Participants w ill practice rigging, tacking, jibing, capsize recovery, points of sail, docking, person overboard, and much more. Most importantly, participants will form new friendships, build selfconfidence, have a ton of fun, and set a solid foundation for a lifetime of smallboat recreation. As with all of our youth programs this camp is lead by experienced youth sailing instructors. Beginner School Year Sailing is on Mondays, May 2 and June 6.
Intermediate School Year Sailing: For those who have the basic fundamentals of sailing, Intermediate School Year Sailing will focus on refining your skills in sailing. Participants will sail both dinghies and J/24 keelboats throughout the program and will practice rigging, tacking, jibing, capsize recovery, points of sail, docking, person overboard, and much more. Intermediate School Year Sailing is on Tuesdays, May 3 and June 7.
Boats on the Bay: This program uses only humanpowered boats including sitontop kayaks, sea kayaks, paddleboards, and rowboats. Participants are able to try out different boats based on their interest, the group’s interest, and the weather conditions. We intentionally focus initiatives, games, and skill building activities around individual and group skill development, building self-confidence, and simply having fun on Bellingham Bay. This program is a great way for kids to get outside and be active after a long day of school. Boats on the Bay is on Wednesdays, May 4 and June 8.
