Image Caption: a small wooden yawl* with an ancient pre-Christian treskelion triple spiral symbol on the sail. Image rights belong to Small Boats Magazine
Do you want to feel the wind in your hair? Have you ever wondered how a sailboat can harness the breeze to sail upwind? Are you interested in stories about sailing from cultures around the world? Sea Potential and the Center for Wooden Boats have teamed to make a program dedicated to beginners sailing instruction, building comfortability around water, and multicultural sailing & voyaging history. No experience required, we’ll be starting from scratch! Open to youth aged 15-18 in the Greater Seattle Area who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color. This program is free to attend!
When & Where:
April 4th - April 27th
Thursdays 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM (Apr 4, Apr 25)
Saturdays 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Apr 6, Apr 13, Apr 20, Apr 27)
Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109
Details
- No experience required
- $500 Youth Stipend for youth who complete program
- Fresh Meals Included (lunch or dinner)
- Transportation Support Available, details below under "Accessibility"
For any questions/comments/concerns filling out this application, please email info@letsseapotential.com with the subject "Youth application"
*What's a yawl? A yawl is a type of boat. The term has several meanings. It can apply to the rig (or sailplan), to the hull type or to the use which the vessel is put.