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UMass Boston’s Division of Marine Operations partnered with the
Courageous Sailing Center
r (CSC) and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to offer free
lessons to more than 60 children during the week of August 6 through
10.
Meeting in morning or afternoon sessions, children from Mattapan and Dorchester gathered at the Fox Point Landing Pavilion, left the summer heat wave behind, and embarked on Rhodes 19 sailboats with instructors to learn the sailing basics. CSC provided instructors, sailboats, and safety launches, while the university provided dock space, storage facilities, use of the moorings, and the newly constructed gazebo.
The program is part of a five-step enrichment program in which CSC
teaches 8-to-20-year-olds the sport of sailing and the importance of
self-discipline, decision-making, and teamwork. “So many of the
major community sailing programs are in downtown Boston. The kids really
enjoyed coming to this area and it is a real opportunity to serve local
neighborhoods,” said Chris Sweeney, director of marine operations
and assistant director of facilities support services. He anticipates
continuing this partnership in upcoming summers.