Brooklyn Sail Club Announces Afterschool Sail Programs for Teens

ONE°15 Brooklyn Sail Club has announced several unique opportunities for teenagers to learn the fundamentals of sailing on the New York Harbor. Afterschool Sailing Programs are officially open for enrollment for the fall term, with spring and summer bookings available soon.

Teen Sailing Programs are facilitated by the ONE°15 Brooklyn Sail Club out of New York’s newest marina, ONE°15 Brooklyn Marina, located at Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

While enrolled in ONE°15’s programs, teens can learn valuable skills which they will use for the rest of their lives – both on and off the water, according to ONE°15’s Director of Sailing Stephen Yip. The programs present an opportunity to learn water safety, basic boating and sailing skills, sportsmanship, teamwork and self-reliance.

ONE°15’s Teen Sailing Programs get students out on the water to enjoy the sights and wonders of New York Harbor, Yip added. As a productive afterschool activity, sailing students will navigate the bay, which Yip calls one of the best ways to spend time near the water in New York.

In these programs, teens can step aboard a modern J/80 sailboat with energetic instructors and meet other adventurous students.

“You’ll be outdoors, learning about the waterfront, boating and sailing around beautiful New York Harbor from the Statue of Liberty to the Verrazano Bridge – and everywhere in between,” Yip said. “By the end of the session, you’ll be able to hoist the sails, trim the sheets and steer the boat.”

All participants will receive a formal ONE°15 Brooklyn Sail Club certification. By the end of the session, students will also have a firm foundation and will be ready to continue building upon their sailing skills.

Teen Sailing Afterschool Program - Fall Session (Pilot)

This six-session Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday course is designed for teens (ages 13 - 19) who are eager to be introduced to sailing in a fun, structured environment. At the end of the session, graduates will have a complete understanding of all the basics of sailing and how to be effective crew on a small keelboat. Graduates will be ready for the next level of sailing.

Teen Sailing Afterschool Program - Spring Session

ONE°15 Brooklyn Sail Club has also announced its Teen Sailing Afterschool - Spring Session. This program will be available to teenagers during the spring term, with more dates and details coming soon.

Teen Summer Sailing Program

ONE°15’s Teen Summer Sailing Program will include week-long opportunities for kids and teenagers to learn the fundamentals of sailing on the New York Harbor. This program will be available to teenagers from May – August, with more dates and details coming soon.

For more information on the ONE°15 Brooklyn Sail Club program, visit: http://one15brooklynmarina.com/teen-sailing-brooklyn/. You can also find more program specifics here: http://one15brooklynmarina.com/teen-sailing-program/.

To learn more about ONE°15 Brooklyn Marina, head to: www.one15brooklynmarina.com/.