Swampscott Sailing Program

Song for whoever needs it today!

https://music.apple.com/us/album/thank-god/1634040492?i=1634040984

Fair Winds! __/)___✨°

Thank God by Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown on Apple Music Song · 2022 · Duration 2:54

“We may all have come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now” -Martin Luther King Jr.

Have a happy and reflective MLK day from all of us at US Sailing!

Harvey Gamage was a fine boatbuilder who made the Shenedoah and several other sailing ships in the ‘70s.

His boats continue to sail in New England and other waters.

Fair Winds! __/)___✨°

Happy Friday!
Only a few more weeks until the Sailing Program starts!

https://bit.ly/3NnHxJP?

UN marks first ever international day spotlighting women working in the maritime industry The first ever International Day for Women in Maritime kicked off its inaugural celebration on Wednesday with a seminar to “take stock and identify areas where improvement is needed”, the top UN official representing seafarers said.

Here’s the Report from Nahant Bay for 11-July-2021 at 5:23am.

The 🌞 is up, and Conditions are ideal for sailing, kayaking, SUP, fishing, and power boating!
Surfing not so much 😔 🏄🏽‍♂️

Water temp is 63 ° F 🌡
Winds are extremely light 💨
Seas are calm 🌊

• Be Safe!
• Have Fun! 😎
• Stay Hydrated 💧
• Keep applying sunscreen 🌞

See you on the Water!

FoSS (Friends of Swampscott Sailing)
Supporting Sailing and other Watersports in Swampscott.

Fair Winds! __/)___✨°

P.S.
The Swampscott Sailing Program completed its first week of its 54th season of Safety, Instruction, and Fun on Friday! Session 1 will Graduate this coming Friday!🧑‍🎓 👩‍🎓 ⛵️
Sail On!

P.P.S.
The Sunset Paddle hosted by SUP East Coast Style looked like a hoot last night. The boards were lit up like fireflies, and ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” was heard above the general laughter and good cheer! 🔥
Paddle On!

Here’s to all the Volunteers
Who keep the Old Boats Flying ✈️
And to all the Staff who work so hard 😓
For all the Students in Sailing Programs👩‍🎓
Around the World. 🌍 Well Done! 🍺 🍷
Wind Coming! 🌬
We’ve got some Sailing to do! ⛵️

Teaching Sailing since 1967! (or was it 1966?)

The Swampscott Sailing Program is Getting Ready for its 54th Season! There are still some slots available for Beginners, Intermediates, and Racers!

Goto https://swampscottma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=14818 to sign up!

Love,
The Friends of Swampscott Sailing

Some volunteers from the Friends of Swampscott Sailing getting ready to prepare the SSP fleet for its 54th season.

SHS sailors in Winthrop this week...

SHS sailors with Winthrop in regatta in Gloucester today!