New Bedford, MA
With Community Boating Center in New Bedford, MA taking the lead, the goal is for 2 teams of 4 junior sailors, sailing 2 Figaro 2s, with one safety officer/coach per boat, to complete either The Whalers Race (session 1) or The Salty 100 Race (session 2). All sailors to complete the US Sailing Online Safety at Sea program and gain certification.
See this VIDEO from 2021 Summer Bristol, RI program – fabulous!
Click HERE for full 2023 Program Description (PDF)
For more information, contact:
Andy Herlihy, email: aherlihy@communityboating.org
Session 1
Schedule, April 24 – June 3/4, 2023
The Whaler’s Race (100nm)
- Practices on Mondays and Thursdays, 5pm – 8pm
- Practices will also happen each weekend, with overnights on 5/6-5/7, 5/20-5/21, and 5/27-5/28. Sailing days may depend on weather forecasts and could be subject to change.
- The Whalers Race, June 3/4 (100nm)
- Coursework includes the US Sailing Online and Hands-on Safety at Sea program, and upon passing results in certification
Session 2
Schedule, July 17 – August 25/26, 2023
The Salty 100 Race
- Practices on Mondays and Thursdays, 5pm – 8pm
- Practices will also happen each weekend, with overnights on 7/29-30, 8/12-13, and 8/19-20. Sailing days may depend on weather forecasts and could be subject to change.
- The Salty 100 Race, August 25/26 (100nm)
- Coursework includes the US Sailing Online and Hands-on Safety at Sea program, and upon passing results in certification