South Okanagan Sailing Association

What a fantastic experience! Two of the children (ages 11 and 12) on our family vacation took the South Okanagan Sailing Association sailing camp for beginners. The kids had never sailed before and the experience was amazing. They attended the class from 1 — 4pm daily (there is also a morning class) and by the end of the week, they sailed across the lake to Naramata and got ice cream and sailed back. They learned how to capsize the boat (the boy’s favorite activity) and bonded with other kids on vacation as they sailed. They were responsible for pulling the boats out and equipping them and also taking them apart at the end and putting them away. The responsibility laid on them was great. The kids walked away with a huge sense of accomplishment.
Students were in groups of 2 – 3 in each boat. Instructors were there, but did not sit in the boats with the kids. The students felt safe and learned a lot.
I highly recommend this program to anyone with kids who will be in the area. The kids have a wonderful time and it’s very reasonably priced. It also gives the adults some free time to go wine tasting or just relax while the kids expend some energy.
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