Well, it’s that time of the year again: water bottles packed and ready to go, wearing a fresh layer of sunscreen and a brand new bathing suit, smiling and ready to get wet – that’s how the WFC’s group of campers arrived this morning, on the very first day of the Junior Summer Program! The kids spent the day getting to know one another, and learning the basic rules and safety regulations that will guide their summer, all while having a blast in the water and kicking their summer off to a great start!
For our young sailors, the First Mates, this meant a refreshing dip in the bay as they learned how to properly capsize their boats, and a rigging competition to reinforce their new knowledge of how to get the boats set up. Divided into two teams, the campers worked together to rig their respective boats, and gained points for safety, teamwork, and accuracy. The atmosphere was tense and exciting as they rushed to get their Optis rigged properly, but they were jumping at the chance to prove just how fast they could get their boats rigged! Capsizing, on the other hand, was a refreshing way to practice water safety, and the kids had a blast tipping their boats over off of the dock and carefully righting them.
