Summer fun with North Star Junior Sailing

Have you ever thought about getting your children into sailing? Learning fundamentals, embracing the challenges and gaining skills that will last a lifetime. North Star Junior Sailing offers just the program for you!

During the summer, they have sailing lessons for all ages and skill levels. Starting with the basics and focusing on comfortability, to homing in on previous skills and building knowledge. Day by day students get more equipped with the knowledge necessary to succeed on the water.

I was recently given the opportunity to visit North Star Junior Sailing and see the program in action. Let me just say, it is remarkable! The instructors, Libby, Ethan and Nycki, were very attentive and made sure that all the students felt seen and comfortable. Each student was thrilled to be there and eager to learn.

How it works

The program starts on land with classroom instruction as they follow U.S. Sailing REACH STEM and Sailing curriculum. This includes going through the different sections of the boat, wind concepts, and how to navigate the boat using the sails and tiller. They also complete fun projects, like making tin foil boats and testing the buoyancy with marbles or creating homemade wind turbines. After all, a key part of this program is making sure the students have a clear understanding of water and boat safety.