formerly Canal Dock Boathouse - new name same mission
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Please note that a Sail Haven membership is required for sailing lessons.
The focus of the Winter Training program for middle and high schoolers is to improve physical fitness and endurance.
We will be erging, stretching, lifting weights and running to prepare for on the water rowing in Spring / Summer.
Please complete an online waiver if you haven't done so in the past or are unsure.
Fill in the waiver as the guardian and add your minor child at the bottom of the form.
Winter pERG Workouts
The dragon boat won't paddle itself in the water season from April to October! Join the team and learn ho to pERG on a paddling adapter erg in the winter season. Learn the technique, practice, and get in shape before the water season.
Remote Control Model Boat Racing Seminar
Sail Haven's “Remote Control (RC) Model Boat Racing Series” is the perfect way for members to boost their sailing skills while enjoying some friendly competition. As you navigate around other boats and master the racecourse, you'll find your sailing becoming more instinctive. Whether you're teaming up or competing against friends, the thrill of the race is undeniable.
We’ll be sailing Dragon Flite 95s, also known as DF-95s . The are 95cm in size (37.5"). All are welcome to join in the fun, no racing experience required. All participants will be asked to help in the Race Committee Boat, again no experience required. Scores may or may not be recorded.
This first day will be a bit of a seminar and introduction to the game of Remote Control Model Boat Racing.
No RSVP required to race - just show up.
Earth Week Clean-Up, hosted by University of New Haven.
What is in the Harbor Seminar Series, hosted by Sail Haven, University of New Haven, Sound School, and the Milford NOAA Lab.
Monthly discussions of what lives and happens in our Harbor, lead by professionals in their field. Fish, shellfish, algae (seaweeds), history, mammals, plankton, zooplankton, invertebrates, ....
Seaweed Aquaculture: Kelp 101.
Registration is Free, but not required: Register Here
Open Sailing Spring and Summer Weekends 1pm - 7pm.
Please Note:
This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.
*Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.
This course reviews the Beginner I & II courses for members feel they might have forgotten over the long winter. This Review Course can help you get on the water with confidence.
Sail Haven's “Fun Spring Racing Series” is the perfect way for members to boost their sailing skills while enjoying some friendly competition. As you navigate around other boats and master the racecourse, you'll find your sailing becoming more instinctive. Whether you're teaming up or competing against friends, the thrill of the race is undeniable.
And even if you don't win, those moments of brilliance on the water can be incredibly satisfying. We’ll be racing Lasers, Sunfish and 420s. All are welcome to join in the fun, no racing experience required. All participants will be asked to help in the Race Committee Boat, again no experience required. Scores may or may not be recorded!
Racing will be on Thursdays from 5:30pm to 7:00pm we will run as many races as possible, so please come, even if you are late. The Spring Series will include 6 evenings.
We do ask that if you race with us, you "Check In" with the Race Committee boat. This will allow us to record who is racing with us.
*Please note:
New Haven Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon boating is a thrilling water sport that originated over 2,000 years ago in ancient China. Traditionally, it was used in rituals to honor the water dragon deity and promote community unity. Today, dragon boating has evolved into an exciting competitive sport that embodies teamwork, synchronization, and a festive spirit. Join us as a sponsor to support this amazing New Haven community-building tradition!
In Beginner II you’ll learn how to sail with a mix of classroom and on-the-water instruction building on skills learned in Beginner I with the goal of your becoming a confident skipper. Skills include capsize recovery, docking and rigging.
In Beginner II you’ll learn how to sail with a mix of classroom and on-the-water instruction building on skills learned in Beginner I with the goal of your becoming a confident skipper. Skills include more sailing, steering with the sails, reefing the sails, docking and rigging.
In Beginner II you’ll learn how to sail with a mix of classroom and on-the-water instruction building on skills learned in Beginner I with the goal of your becoming a confident skipper. Skills include more sailing, steering with the sails, reefing the sails, docking, and rigging.
Sail Haven's “Fun Summer Racing Series” is the perfect way for members to boost their sailing skills while enjoying some friendly competition. As you navigate around other boats and master the racecourse, you'll find your sailing becoming more instinctive. Whether you're teaming up or competing against friends, the thrill of the race is undeniable.
Sail Haven's “Fun Fall Racing Series” is the perfect way for members to boost their sailing skills while enjoying some friendly competition. As you navigate around other boats and master the racecourse, you'll find your sailing becoming more instinctive. Whether you're teaming up or competing against friends, the thrill of the race is undeniable.
Racing will be Saturdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm we will run as many races as possible, so please come, even if you are late. The series will be six Saturdays.
Please "Check in" with the Race Committee when you arrive at the race course. Helps us keep track of who is racing with us.
CDBI Contact:member@canaldock.org
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Mailing Address:CDBIPO Box 8442New Haven, CT 06530
