HYANNIS – Sail Cape Cod, a non-profit Community Sailing Program, has posted its 2015 Adult ‘Learn-To-Sail’ lesson schedule.
Lessons take place in Hyannis Harbor from June through August on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and are offered on an Open Registration basis.
Each lesson costs $30 and students can register online at Sail Cape Cod’s website: www.SailCapeCod.org.
Sail Cape Cod’s Adult Learn-To-Sail lessons have been specially designed by its US Sailing Level 1 Certified Program Director to provide beginners with a basic working knowledge of sailing through these on-water sessions.
The goals of the program, according to Bryony Scudder, who runs the program are for participants to have fun, be safe and gain confidence.
Sail Cape Cod has a number of other program. The hallmark of community sailing programs is to provide boating opportunities for those who may not otherwise be able to enjoy on-the-water experiences and Sail Cape Cod has a number of programs that work towards that goal. In particular, these programs focus on underprivileged and at-risk youth as well as persons of lower socio-economic means, utilizing the sport of sailing to develop academic, leadership and life skills.
Many community sailing programs also provide adaptive, recreational, educational and therapeutic programs to physically and developmentally challenged youth and adults. With its new adaptive sailboat, Sail Cape Cod is now beginning programs in that area as well. Such programs help individuals to achieve their full potential and successfully integrate into their communities. Collectively, community sailing programs impart a sense of empowerment, belonging and self-worth to participants.
The idea behind the formation Sail Cape Cod comes out of the Cape’s environment and the limited opportunity some have to get out on the water. According to the organization’s mission statement, more locally, water-based activities such as sailing are an integral part of the Cape Cod experience, and touch multiple aspects of Cape Cod’s heritage and present-day economy. The Cape is known for its bountiful fresh and salt water resources. However, opportunities to be on the water are actually quite limited compared to the size of year-round and summer populations. Expansion of current sailing and other water sports activities will advance the economic, social and environmental goals set forth in the Cape Cod Regional Policy Plan and in town Local Comprehensive Plans, the organization notes.
