HRCS recruits approximately (90) new students each fall, mostly from 9th grade to enter Sail Academy. During the school year, students meet once per week, Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, from 4-6 pm in the winter and 4-7pm in sailing season. They also participate in trips and expeditions at the end of each semester. The first-year course is called Sailing by Numbers. Each lesson incorporates math, and has an on-water sailing component or hands-on boat-building activity. On a typical day, students might learn to measure current speed using an algebraic formula, and test their calculations on the water. They earn up to 2 elective credits in math, or PE. Students also participate in The New York State Safe Boating Course and receive a certification for Safe Boating and may earn certifications in First Aid and CPR from the Red Cross.
Basics
| PREREQUISITES | Recruit students from 9 partner schools to take part in two-week Orientation in September. |
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| SCHEDULE | Meet once per week, Monday-Thursday, 4-7pm |
| TRIPS | Caven Point / Statue of Liberty (End of Fall), Dyckman Marina / Inwood (End of Spring) |
| TYPICAL DAY | Each lesson incorporates a math topic, and has an on-water sailing component or hands-on boat building activity. On a typical day, students might learn to measure current speed using an algebraic formula, and test their calculations on the water while learning sailing. |
| CREDIT | Can earn a Math or PhysEd credit. |
| CERTIFICATIONS | Red Cross - First Aid and CPRNew York State Safe Boating |
Program Outcomes
| COLLEGE/CAREER PREPARATION | Students prepare for life after high school. 11th and 12th grade students are supported through the college application process. |
| SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING + LEADERSHIP | Students build leadership skills including self-confidence, communication and teamwork. |
| STEM Identity | Students foster greater interest in STEM subjects and environmental stewardship. |
| SAILING SKILLS | Students develop confidence and competence operating sailboats. |
Program Dates
| Last Week of Sept - First Week of October | Orientation for New Students |
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| Election Day | Fall Trip to Caven Point |
| Second Saturday in May | Return to the River Celebration and Wooden Boat Launch |
| First Thursday in June | Spring Trip to Inwood Marina |
| June 13th | Graduation Ceremony |