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CBC runs
six youth
programs during the course of the summer. The Youth Cruising
program introduces children to the water, with an emphasis
on safety while promoting teamwork, self-confidence and new
friendships. This new program for seven and eight year olds
is designed to breakdown barriers small children have when
introduced to water by introducing them to an alternative
positive program at a younger age. The goal of this new
program is to introduce positive life factors at a young age
to increase our 50% program retention rate.
The Learn-to-Sail program introduces children to the water
and sailing and stresses cooperation, respect for others and
team work. Its success is attributable to the emotional
connections our instructors are able to forge with these
children, many of whom have never been on the water before.
The goal of this program is to build trust.
The new Optimist class focuses on empowering the students
and helping them develop a sense of self-reliance, while the
new Teen Cruising class provides a great opportunity for
making lasting friendships as often times the students opt
to take the larger boats out, providing ample opportunities
for meaningful discussions amongst the staff and students.
Lastly, our Intermediate and Advanced classes focus on
teamwork and increasing self-confidence and preparedness
skills, while using teambuilding exercises and activities to
enhance team cohesiveness and prepare students for traveling
outside New Bedford.
YOUTH CRUISING
– Clarks Cove Site (Ages 7-8)
Developed for beginner sailors who are seven to nine years
old and want to become comfortable on the water. This class
is held in stable 23ft. keel boats and Prams. Instructors
will accompany students in the boat, teaching the basics of
on the water safety while promoting self-confidence in a
fun, enthusiastic environment. Four two-week morning
sessions are offered. Twelve students per session maximum.
LEARN TO SAIL
– Fort Taber Site (Ages 9-13)
The Learn to Sail Program is designed for students with
little to no experience who are comfortable sailing with an
instructor in a dinghy (Catalina 14.2). Students will be
introduced to a variety of sailing and boating skills in a
safe, fun, and caring learning environment. Students will
also receive individual instruction and mentoring while
exploring Buzzards Bay’s beautiful marine environment. Four
two-week morning or afternoon sessions are offered. Sixteen
students per session maximum.
OPTI CLASS
– Clarks Cove Site (Ages 9-13)
For students who have completed at least one session of
CBC’s Learn to Sail or Youth Cruising program. This class
is designed for students who really want to strengthen their
sailing skills. Knowledge of the boat, rigging, water
safety and confidence in handling all points of sail will be
emphasized. Sailors will become empowered and develop a
sense of self-reliance by sailing in their own boat while
participating in team activities. An instructor driven
safety boat will always be near by. Two four-week
morning sessions are offered. Eight students per session
maximum.
INTERMEDIATE SAIL
– Clarks Cove Site (Ages 13-18)
The
Intermediate Sailing Program is for students who are
comfortable sailing independently or with other students
without an instructor on board. Students will work on
teamwork skills, increase self-confidence and preparedness
skills while advancing their individual sailing skills in a
variety of sailboats. Four two-week morning sessions
offered. Sixteen students per session maximum.
TEEN CRUISING
– Clarks Cove Site (Ages 13-18)
This class is designed for beginner sailors between the ages
of 13 and 17 and intermediate sailors who enjoy the sport of
sailing but do not want to take the racing track. The class
will introduce students to a variety of boats. The class
will focus on having fun while teaching the sailors
seamanship, rigging, points of sail, sailing terminology,
basic right of way and water safety.
Four
two-week afternoon sessions are offered. Sixteen
students per session maximum.
CBC RACE TEAM
– Clarks Cove Site (Ages 14-18)
CBC Race Team is for students with advanced sailing skills
who want to take sailing to a competitive level. Students
should complete at least two sessions in the Intermediate
Program before joining the Race Team. The Race Team will
develop racing skills while learning race course navigation,
sail trim, sportsmanship, and race tactics. Teambuilding
exercises and activities will be used to help enhance team
cohesiveness. Some students will have the opportunity to
participate in local regattas. Two
four-week
afternoon sessions are offered. Students are recommended to
sign up for both sessions if possible. The race team
schedule is
Monday
-Thursday 11:30–3:30PM.
Twenty students per session maximum.
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