#WFCBLOG
Why Youth Sailing is the Right Choice for Your Child this Fall
Why enroll or why continue enrolling your child in sailing programs? Sailing is more than just a hobby, it is a competitive Olympic sport that requires muscle strength, endurance/agility, cardiovascular fitness, mental wellness, relaxation, concentration and communication. Sailing can lead to high school sailing, college sailing or something even more! Also, WFC’s youth summer program have competitive prices compared to other clubs and sports.
Shark Week: A History of Fear and Fiction
Shark Week 2020 combines the efforts of scientists and celebrities as they come together to appreciate these awe-inspiring creatures. In addition to Mike Tyson's opening night fight, you will see former basketball player Shaquille O'Neal hosting with Dude Perfect and former NASA Scientist turned youtuber, Mark Rober, on the show "Shaq Attack" (Monday 8/10). Even Will Smith and Snopp Dogg join the ranks with "Will Smith: Off The Deep End"(Tuesday 8/11) and "Sharkadelic Summer" (Thursday 8/13).
Best Books for Windless Days
Though we wish you could be sailing every day, here are our recommendations for captivating books about sailing that are perfect if you ever find yourself stirring around on a day with no wind.
Staff Stories: Rebecca
Our first sailing instructor spotlight features incoming Oyster Bay High School Senior, Rebecca Keller. Rebecca isn't only an instructor now but grew up here, through our summer programs and race teams.
New Traditions: The First Annual Kayak Conservation Cruise
With summer in full swing, Oyster Bay has once again become vibrant with flora and fauna. Missing from this equation is all the shoreside and on-water events that make our little corner of Long Island unique! As the critical state of the pandemic extends further into the summer, chances for families to experience the Oyster Bay Wildlife Refuge and all it has to offer become few and far between.
COVID-19 PRIVATE CHARTER SAFETY POLICIES
The following is a short summary of the policies and procedures instituted at The WaterFront Center (WFC) that will create a safe environment while providing an enjoyable paddling experience for our customers and our staff. This page will be immediately updated with any revisions to these policies.
How To Teach Youth Sailing over Zoom
Social distancing has changed every aspect of our lives, from going to school, to running a youth sailing program. When bad weather hits and youth sailors cannot sail, we can still meet with them online. Here, at The WaterFront Center, when weather cancels our sailing program, our youth programs continue. Organize a Zoom call for your sailors with their instructors for a social distance sailing day!
Re-Opening June 24th! Start Planning Your Summer 2020!
See the schedule below to see when our programs are opening! The WaterFront Center (WFC) offers sailing programs, harbor tours, marine education programs, and rentals of kayaks, paddleboards, and sailboats to our local community on Long Island.
COVID-19 YOUTH SAILING SAFETY POLICIES
The following is a short summary of the policies and procedures instituted at The WaterFront Center (WFC) that will create a safe environment while providing an enjoyable paddling experience for our customers and our staff. This page will be immediately updated with any revisions to these policies.
COVID-19 ADULT SAILING SAFETY POLICIES
The following is a short summary of the policies and procedures instituted at The WaterFront Center (WFC) that will create a safe environment while providing an enjoyable paddling experience for our customers and our staff. This page will be immediately updated with any revisions to these policies.
The WaterFront Center Will Be Closed Through At Least June 23rd
In the interest of the safety of our customers and staff, The WaterFront Center has ceased all operations and will be closed through at least June 23rd.
COVID-19 Service Update (6/5)
The WaterFront Center continues to carefully assess the guideline updates from New York State to determine whether it is feasible to run our Youth Summer Program.
Science From Home - Week June 8th - June 12th
Science From Home: 30-minute activities that you can do at your kitchen table cover topics in STEM, Sailing, Marine Education, and much more!
Science From Home - Week June 1st - June 5th
Science From Home: 30-minute activities that you can do at your kitchen table cover topics in STEM, Sailing, Marine Education, and much more!
COVID-19 PADDLING SAFETY POLICIES
The following is a short summary of the policies and procedures instituted at The WaterFront Center (WFC) that will create a safe environment while providing an enjoyable paddling experience for our customers and our staff. This page will be immediately updated with any revisions to these policies.
Science From Home - Week 8 Line Up
"Science From Home" 30 minute activities that you can do at your kitchen table cover topics in STEM, Sailing, Marine Education and much more!
Science From Home - Week 7 Line Up
"Science From Home" 30 minute activities that you can do at your kitchen table cover topics in STEM, Sailing, Marine Education, and much more!
COVID-19 Service Update (May 22nd)
The WaterFront Center continues to operate remotely through at least May 15 in adherence to the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order issued on March 22. While all of our Spring in-person programmings has been canceled, we have developed engaging on-line classes covering a variety of topics.
Science from Home: Week 5
This week we have another new set of classes we hope you enjoy! "Science From Home" 30 minute activities that you can do at your kitchen table cover topics in STEM, Sailing, Marine Education and much more!
A ZigZag Moment with Jamie Schagat
The WaterFront Center provides adaptive sailing to a number of individuals who come on a regular basis. One of our outstanding students is Jamie Schagat!