Junior Summer Week 7 Recap
Last week of our Junior Summer Program! This week, August 12 - August 16, marked the seventh week of the Junior Summer Program. The Marine Education team explored our seventh Ocean Principal: Into The Abyss - the ocean’s unexplored regions.
Marine Explorers
Bay Buccaneers
Bay Buccaneers enjoyed sailing on the Christeen, where they dredged and performed water quality tests. They made coral reef crafts and jumped off the dock and the Mothership!
Bay Buccaneers and First Mates on the launch
First Mates
At the beginning of the week, the first mates went on the Mothership to practice their teamwork skills. To learn about how scientists explore the bottom of the ocean, they learned about ROVs, built their own, and tested buoyancy using pool noodles.
First Mates on the Mothership
Sound Swashbucklers
The Sound Swashbucklers participated in the Waterfront Center Olympics! They split up into teams and competed in a bunch of little activities. They made boats out of recyclable materials and raced them down the stream, with the winning team receiving gold! They also constructed ROVs with First Mates and Skippers down at the dock.
Sound Swashbucklers after their boat race
Skippers
The skippers enjoyed this week on and off the water. They went kayaking, jumped off the dock, pulled up the crab traps, and went fishing!
Skippers, First Mates, and Sound Swashbucklers at the dock ready to jump in
Events of the Week!
Sound Swashbucklers participated in the first ever Waterfront Center Olympics, with their instructor Sam holding the Olympic Flame!
Sound Swashbucklers, First Mates, and Skippers during the cannon ball contest
Youth Sailing
Lil’ Puffs
Lil Puffs had fun last week on the sonars with their Sailing Instructors! Throughout the week, they helped their instructors rig the boat, giving them a better understanding of how the sailboat works. They all got time on the tiller to practice their skipping skills!
Opti Beginners
The Opti Beginners learned how to rig their boats and became pros by the end of the week. The sailors strengthened their knowledge of the points of sail and worked on getting out of irons when their boats got stuck!
Opti Race Team
Opti Race Team practiced their racing all week and is preparing to transition into the fall! They worked on their racing techniques and fixed any issues that needed attention. NYS Opti Champs is this fall!
C420 Intermediate
Intermediate sailors practiced their racing skills to prepare for fall sailing, which will allow them to progress to the race team or join our high school sailing team. They worked on various aspects of racing, such as rounding marks and getting off the line fast. It was a successful week.
Adventure Sailing
This week, Adventure Sailing fully embraced sailing! Setting off from The WaterFront Center, they were brimming with excitement to put their sailing skills to the test. Each of them took turns skippering the boat and had an absolute blast.
Adventure Sailing performing a capsize drill
Opti Intermediate
Opti Intermediate practiced upwind sailing techniques and worked on their race starts. They focused on being ready for the whistle and jumping into practice for racing.
Opti Intermediates
C420 Beginner
All of our beginners were excited to head out on the water for their last week of sailing! They practiced swapping skippering and crew roles to improve in both areas. It's important to practice both roles as it allows for a more well-rounded sailing experience and education.
C420 Race Team
The team participated in trapeze training this week to practice their skills and stability during difficult maneuvers. They enjoyed their time on the trapeze, having a lot of fun. They are all excited to head into fall for High School Sailing!
