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The WaterFront Center of Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York: Sailing Lessons and Boating on the Long Island Sound

 

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Campers from the Boys & Girls Club of OBEN Visit the WaterFront Center 

Thanks to the generosity of Sealift, Inc., a shipping company with offices in Oyster Bay, 45 children ages 10 to 12 were able to come to the WaterFront Center for an 
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Boys & Girls Club of OBEN
all-day “Surf and Turf” program on July 8th.  In the morning, half of the group explored the beach and shallow waters with seine and dip nets, while the other half sailed aboard the historic oyster sloop, Christeen.  After hoisting the sails on Christeen, the children learned to tie knots often used by sailors, and observed wildlife that lives on the bottom of the Bay.  After lunch, the groups switched activities so all had a thorough experience in and on our local waters.

In addition to its one and two-week summer programs, the WaterFront Center provides day-long activities for camps and other organizations.  According to its mission, the WaterFront Center makes a special effort to reach out to local youth and families who might not otherwise be able to afford to go sailing, or who haven’t had much experience with the estuary environment.  Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Sealift, Inc. local children had the opportunity to engage with the estuary environment, have fun on a beautiful summer day, and appreciate what makes Oyster Bay such a special place.

For more information about the WaterFront Center, visit www.thewaterfrontcenter.org or call (516) 922-SAIL(7245).
 
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