Overview:

• • Phase I  - 2023 The Pilot Program!

    • Sailing Lessons.

    • Affordable Access – Sailboat usage to experienced members (having passed a course or test).

      • Four weekdays per week 3-7pm (closed Mondays).

      • Weekends, 1-7pm.

    • Membership limited: 100-150 members – no more for the pilot season.

    • Sailing events

      • Sailing with instructors or mentors.

      • Racing evenings.

      • Group expeditions. Sailing to destinations like Lighthouse Point, Round the Break Waters, to the Sand Spit/West Haven Beach.

    • Boats: Dolly launched off of rowing dock.

    • Pilot a larger daysailor program with one to five 17-18’ daysailors on moorings.

  • Phase 2 – 2024 – Go Big!

    • Larger membership. 200+ members.

    • More hours of Affordable Access Sailing.

    • Boats: Continue with the dolly launched fleet and add a fleet (10?) of 17-18’ daysailors on moorings. (assuming Pilot program was successful).

  • Phase 3 – 2025? Additional Programs

    • Youth Membership, and/or Youth Activities.

    • Partnerships with New Haven Youth Organizations to bring their kids and counselors to the boathouse for Boating Experiences and Lessons, and Marine Environmental Education.

    • Adaptive Sailing.