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Niantic Bay Sailing Academy

★★★★★ 4.1 · 2 reviews📍 8 Shore Road, Niantic, CT 06357
Water activitesSwimmingBoating/canoeingSailingAfter-SchoolAges 6–15+1 more

About Niantic Bay Sailing Academy

The Niantic Bay Sailing Academy is dedicated to helping children and adults alike learn about and enjoy the wonderful world of sailing. Through this organization’s extensive program, individuals can learn in-depth knowledge of seamanship, navigation, and sailboat racing. Additionally, this program reinforces life and leadership skills, while helping build character and self-esteem. Participants will also gain an appreciation of boating and a greater awareness of the natural resources which support it. At the Niantic Bay Sailing Academy, the focus is on education and fun. With classes and activities designed to teach the basics of sailing and navigation, those enrolled in the program can gain a better understanding of the sport. Furthermore, the Academy strives to provide a forum to develop life and leadership skills while building character and self-esteem in a safe and enjoyable environment. Participants can also gain a greater appreciation of boating and an awareness of the natural resources which support such activities.

Programs

The classes, camps and experiences this business offers.

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Beginner Opti
An introduction or reintroduction to sailing. This class is for the young student who has no prior sailing experience. Beginner students will have fun and learn skills in both small group and whole class lessons. The basics of sailing, wind directions, parts of the boat, rigging, steering, sail trim, tacking, jibing, knots, towing, and docking, capsize and recovery, bailing as well as basic boat care.
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Opti Green Fleet – Intro to Racing
This class is designed for the young sailor who has mastered the beginner class and is ready to learn some basic racing skills. These skills can be tested at local Eastern Connecticut Green Fleet Regattas. These fun low key regattas are for kids that want to begin and test competitive racing. Owning your own boat is a good idea and encouraged.

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Reviews

4.1
★★★★★
Based on 2 parent reviews

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Location & details

🗺️ 8 Shore Road, Niantic, CT 06357 — open in Maps

🎯 Activities

Water activitesSwimmingBoating/canoeingSailing

🏕️ Amenities

Handicap accessiblePondOceanInfirmaryIndoor/Outdoor Playground

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★ 4.1 · Niantic, CT