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Rensselaer County/Lake George Program

photo of sailing crewA one-of- a-kind curriculum, with format provided by the "Start Sailing Right" manual of the American Red Cross and U.S. Sailing. Individual learning needs are addressed, and boats are adapted to meet the needs of every child. STRIDE offers the chance to learn to sail rigged sloops, after five weeks of classroom instruction followed by a weekend of sailing at YMCA's Camp Chingachgook on Lake George, NY.

2007 Dates: 
August 6th and 13th
At the STRIDE office in the Rensselaer Community Center.
August 20th and 27th is tentatively scheduled on Saratoga Lake.

Firstmates must provide their own transportation to class and to the lake in September. All meals are provided at the camp along with lodging in cabins.

To reserve your spot at the helm, you can call Rosemary Corsi, reservation receptionist (518) 383-8561. Call early, because we have only ten crew positions to fill. And as always feel free to call with your questions regarding this fun and exciting program. So "ready about" & "Hard to lee"! Lets go sailing!

West Chester County, New Rochelle Program

A one-of- a-kind curriculum, STRIDE offers the chance to learn to sail rigged sonar keel boats, morning sailing after each of the four weeks of indoor classroom instruction each weekend.

photo of STRIDE kids taking the helmClasses are held summer evenings at the New York Sailing School in the New Rochelle Marina.   The "Start Sailing Right" manual of the American Red Cross and U.S. Sailing is used throughout the course. Individual learning needs are addressed, and boats are adapted to meet the needs of every child.

To reserve your spot at the helm, call Skipper Pete Corsi (914) 393-6928. Call early, because we have only ten crew positions to fill. And as always feel free to call with your questions regarding this fun and exciting program. So "ready about" & "Hard to lee"! Lets go sailing!


to the New York Sailing School in New Rochelle

Thanks to the New Rochelle Rowing Club www.newrochellerowingclub.com) for providing docking space and facility use for our program.

Berkshire Massachusetts - Lake Pontusac Program

Under the leadership of Skipper Richard Cote, we are pleased to announce a Berkshires MA Sailing program for the week of July 23-27 at Lake Pontusac in Pittsfield MA.  Students will learn to sail for a week-long program in the evening hours from  5 pm to 8 pm on Flying Scott centerboard boats.  Interested students and volunteers should contact : Richard R. Cote rcote@pittsfield.net for more information.

 

Things to Bring

Class Session

  • Pad and Pencil
  • Snack and Beverage

On Water Session

  • Small bag or Backpack
  • Proper clothing for the day
  • Light rain jacket
  • Sweater or Fleece
  • Sneakers or shoes with rubber soles (non marking)
  • Hat and Sunglasses
  • Sun block
  • Snack and Beverage

 

To volunteer, participate or to become a sponsor contact:

STRIDE Inc.
PO Box 778
Rensselear, NY 12144
Phone: (518)598-1279      Fax: (518)286-3201
Email: info@stride.org