| Summers in New York are undeniably hot, muggy | | | | is a more attractive alternative to regular day |
| and often unbearable. While some families are | | | | camps where kids get stuck in the city.” |
| lucky enough to escape the concrete jungle and | | | | Sailing camps are a great opportunity for kids to |
| head for their beach or lake houses – what | | | | learn to sail in a safe, fun, and supportive |
| are the options to stay cool for those who stay | | | | atmosphere. From reading tide schedules to |
| in the city? | | | | commanding the navigation, managing sail trim and |
| Sailing day camps have been around for | | | | steering the course - campers are in charge the |
| decades but have become increasingly more | | | | entire day proving their newfound skills and |
| popular in the last few years. Not only is it a | | | | challenging themselves while building their |
| way for kids to learn a new skill, it allows them to | | | | self-confidence and leadership abilities. Upon final |
| stay cool on the Hudson and away from the | | | | docking, the sense of accomplishment is |
| scorching heat that engulfs Manhattan. | | | | amazing. Students learn teamwork, planning and |
| “Each year we see an influx in kids who | | | | responsibility in an exciting and challenging |
| register for our sailing camp” said Amanda | | | | atmosphere while at the same time discovering |
| Vlastas, Manager of Atlantic Yachting who run the | | | | one of the world's oldest and most rewarding |
| NYC Summer Sailing Program for Kids. | | | | sports - a talent that can last a lifetime! |
| “Parents are realizing that being on the water | | | | |