The Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin invites you to join Green Bay Sail & Paddle (GBSP) to experience the joy of sailing on Monday, August 5, 2024. Their mission is to help people with all abilities build confidence and a sense of freedom through empowering on-water experiences.
This program is specifically designed for individuals with diverse abilities, aiming to impart essential water safety and sailing skills while enriching lives. Participants can take charge of a boat on their own or sail with friends and family. This fun, introductory sailing session uses a "quick-start" method to teach sailing on Hobie® Wave catamarans.
The three-hour session covers crucial topics such as safety guidelines, operating safety boats, steering with the tiller, and positioning on the boat. Participants will receive both classroom instruction and hands-on experience on the water, with guidance and support from our instructors throughout.
Tickets are $25 per pair which includes an Autistic individual and their caregiver.
*Participants are not required to know how to swim. Children must be at least 8 years old.
Skills taught include: Understanding Green Bay sail & Paddle’s safety rules and emergency procedures Proper fitting and adjustment of a Personal Floatation Device (PDF) Staying protected from the sun Appropriate use of safety whistle Signal to return to beach Understanding hazards to avoid in the instruction area Wind direction and sailing angles to the wind Understanding how buoys will be used during instruction Weight placement – where to sit on the boat Leaving the beach Steering with the tiller Sailing upwind, on a reach Gybing and tacking Sailing a figure eight Recovering from irons Sailing between two (2) buoys upwind doing multiple tacks Avoiding collisions Sailing back to beach Enjoying sailing with others!!!
What to bring: Old tennis shoes or water shoes are required to be worn at all times to protect your feet. A completed & signed waiver Eyeglasses or sunglasses – with strap Sunscreen Swimming suit Towel Dry clothes
Water bottle full of water/ beverage Snack We provide life jackets
Location:South Bay Marina101 Bay Beach Road
In order to participate, a release waiver must be completed which will be sent to you.