Sailing Basics Classes

UPDATE as of 7/23/08: The City Recreation Department's Learn to Sail Program gets under way next week with openings remaining for children and adults. There will be two sessions, starting July 28 and Aug. 4, with the youth meeting from 1-4 p.m. and adults, 5-8 p.m. For more information, call the City of Plattsburgh Recreation Department, at 324-7709.

Following info is from 7/16: The City of Plattsburgh Recreation Department is registering individuals for its Sailing Basics classes for youths (12 and older) and adults (18 and over). The classes are open to city and non-city residents. The fee is $175 with each class limited to 20 students.
The first session for each class will be July 21 to 25 with youth classes from 1 to 4 p.m. and adult classes, 5 to 8 p.m., at Wilcox Dock, off Cumberland Ave. Participants will learn the basics of rigging, points of sail, sailing maneuvers, safety and recovery and more. Students must provide their own personal flotation device.

Individuals can register at the Recreation Department, 52 US Oval. For more information, call 324-7709.