Saratoga Lake Sailing Club Hosts Sailing Program for Individuals with Disabilities

SARATOGA SPRINGS —With approximately 185 members throughout the Capital Region, the Saratoga Lake Sailing Club is running a sailing program for STRIDE Adaptive Sports for individuals with disabilities.

Every Monday evening in August, students learn the basic principles of sailing including: boating safety, points of sail, sailboat handling, sail trim and racing strategies. Participants learn to sail both through classroom instruction and on the water. Weather permitting, they complete the program with a mini-regatta.

According to Mary Kate McCarty, Board Publicity Chair, “It’s very rewarding for instructors and students alike, and the local community is very supportive of our program.”

The club was founded in 1957, and has a strong emphasis on sailing, racing, and sailing instruction. For more information about the Saratoga Lake Sailing Club, visit sailsaratoga.org.