Free, 3-Part Safe Sailing Seminar Series Offered In Fairfield

Information from Community Sailing of Fairfield:

FAIRFIELD, CT — Community Sailing of Fairfield, a local group of experienced sailing and kayaking enthusiasts, will be hosting a free, three-part Safe Sailing Seminar series open to the public starting Tuesday, April 23 at 7 pm.

The sailing safety classes will be taught by Community Sailing of Fairfield (CSF) President Robert Claiborne, a veteran sailor. CSF will hold its Safe Sailing Seminars at the Fairfield Recreation Center at 75 Mill Plain Road. on April 23, April 30 and May 7 at 7:00 PM. The seminars will conclude by 8:30 PM. No registration is required.

As part of the CSF membership process, all prospective sailing members are required to attend all three seminars and prospective kayak members are required to attend the first seminar (all three are recommended). All returning sailing members are required to attend one seminar to refresh their sailing skills for the season ahead which starts in mid-May. The seminars cover safe sailing procedures, boat operation, local navigation and club rules and regulations. There will also be a presentation on safe kayaking procedures and rules for using any of the clubs’ boats.

“We’re entering our 28th year of operations providing safe, accessible and affordable access to the Long Island Sound. There are a couple of fun social events too,” said Robert Claiborne, CSF President.

“We are a private, self-supporting, not for profit organization normally involving some 80 households. Members are expected to know how to swim, sail, or paddle a kayak before joining. Sailing members are also required to have a CT Safe Boating Certificate. We operate under the auspices of the Town of Fairfield Department of Recreation. Members all work together to administer the organization and to help safely maintain our two Ideal 18 Sailboats and eight recreational kayaks all kept at Ye Yacht Yard in Southport,” he added.

For more information visit www.communitysailingfairfield.com