Sailing
Learning the Basics
Every camper learns the importance of tying a solid knot. In sailing, a properly tied knot can keep your boat together or help you moor it properly. As campers learn to sail, in addition to learning the parts of the boat, the terminology of the wind, and their knots, they also learn to love the feeling of gliding across Newfound Lake in our single-sail Zests.
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The Captains
Campers who wish to pursue becoming a Captain, our highest level of sailing, must also be able to master the jib and the spinnaker, must learn to race, and must be proficient sailing a boat on their own, even in strong winds. These campers spend significant time in the 420s, often choosing sailing as their afternoon elective.
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Growing in Skill Level
As campers grow in their skill level, they learn to rig the boats on their own, learn to capsize and right their boat (even on a windy day), and they master the shifting winds of leaving and returning to our cove. They take turns with the sail and the rudder, and they learn the importance of trimming your sail and shifting your weight to control your speed.
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