The Oswego Yacht Club has scheduled a “Try Sailing” event for
Friday evening, September 21, continuing on Saturday, September 22.
Community members from teenagers to adults interested in trying sailing
are invited to participate. The event will begin on Friday from 6-8 pm
when participants are asked to meet at the Yacht Club for a sailing
mini-clinic, safety briefing, and “OYC meet and greet” to include snacks
and a complimentary beverage. Also on Friday, participants will be able
to register for one of two on-the-water sessions scheduled for 10am and
noon on Saturday.
The on-the-water sessions will include sailing around Oswego Harbor
and nearby Lake Ontario on member captained sail boats ranging from 19
to 30 feet in length. As with most outdoor activities, the on-the-water
sessions are weather dependent and participants will be asked to dress
accordingly.
Following the on-the-water sessions, OYC’s final regatta, the
Haulout Regatta, will commence at 3:00pm. During the Haulout regatta
there may be opportunities for Try Sailing participants to “Try Racing.”
The Try Sailing event is geared toward introducing beginners to the
sport of sailing, and follow-up sailing clinics are planned for the
winter months.