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Please note that a Sail Haven membership is required for sailing lessons.
The focus of the Winter Training program for middle and high schoolers is to improve physical fitness and endurance.
We will be erging, stretching, lifting weights and running to prepare for on the water rowing in Spring / Summer.
Please complete an online waiver if you haven't done so in the past or are unsure.
Fill in the waiver as the guardian and add your minor child at the bottom of the form.
Winter pERG Workouts
The dragon boat won't paddle itself in the water season from April to October! Join the team and learn ho to pERG on a paddling adapter erg in the winter season. Learn the technique, practice, and get in shape before the water season.
Remote Control Model Boat Racing Seminar
Sail Haven's “Remote Control (RC) Model Boat Racing Series” is the perfect way for members to boost their sailing skills while enjoying some friendly competition. As you navigate around other boats and master the racecourse, you'll find your sailing becoming more instinctive. Whether you're teaming up or competing against friends, the thrill of the race is undeniable.
We’ll be sailing Dragon Flite 95s, also known as DF-95s . The are 95cm in size (37.5"). All are welcome to join in the fun, no racing experience required. All participants will be asked to help in the Race Committee Boat, again no experience required. Scores may or may not be recorded.
This first day will be a bit of a seminar and introduction to the game of Remote Control Model Boat Racing.
No RSVP required to race - just show up.
Sail Haven Boat Maintenance and Repair Session 6
We are working on repairs and maintenance to get our fleet ready for the 2026 season. We have two, new to us, Flying Scots. They need all sorts of repairs and modifications to make them Community boating ready.
Tasks for this Saturday include:
Please come join us! Many hands make light work. No experience is necessary.
We will be painting, sanding and possibly doing messy jobs, Please wear work clothes.
Joel & the Sail Haven Team.
Remote Control Model Boat Racing Spring 2026
Saturday mornings from 10am till 12:30, except on mornings with Boat Repair Sessions, in which case we will start at 11:30 and sail till folks are finished.
Sail Haven's “Remote Control (RC) Model Boat Racing Spring Series” is the perfect way for members to boost their sailing skills while enjoying some friendly competition. As you navigate around other boats and master the racecourse, you'll find your sailing becoming more instinctive. Whether you're teaming up or competing against friends, the thrill of the race is undeniable.
We have a good number of members private boats, and we have four Sail Haven Fleet boats. Most of our participants will be sharing their boats with fellow Sail Haven Members!
Remote Control Model Boat Informal Racing Spring 2026
Tuesday mornings from 10am till 12:30pm.
We realize week day mornings are mostly just for retired folks, but if you feel like playing hooky from work or school, we will be out sailing, come join us!
Earth Week Clean-Up, hosted by University of New Haven.
The session will begin April 19 th , 2026. The last day of the session is June 19 th , 2026. There will not be practice on Mothers’ Day (5/10) or Memorial Day Sunday/Monday (5/24-25).
Experience sculling in singles and team boats on New Haven Harbor. Whether you're brand-new to the sport or an experienced sculler, our team-focused and supportive environment will help you build rowing skills, strength, confidence, and community, on and off the water.
NHCB provides coaching to all skill levels. Our coaches will meet you where you are and help you grow.
We supply everything you need to get out on the water safely. We plan to run two sessions on Mondays and Fridays to accommodate both out experience and novice scullers. On Sundays, we will practice as a group!
Arrive 15 minutes before the start of practice to settle in and warm up.
Experienced scullers have prior experience sculling in NHCB programs (Summer/Fall 2025).
Novice scullers have not had on the water experience.
Bring: Water in a non-metal water bottle, sunscreen, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, etc.), moisture-wicking/quick-dry athletic clothing (with layers for cooler days), sneakers.
The deposit system helps ensure committed participation so program spots are reserved for families who will actively attend throughout the session.
This program is perfect for youth rowers looking to advance their sculling technique and potentially compete in local regattas. Whether you're building on past clinic experience or continuing from previous NHCB programs, this session offers excellent preparation and training opportunities.
If you have submitted a waiver and/or swim test in the past then you're all set.
What is in the Harbor Seminar Series, hosted by Sail Haven, University of New Haven, Sound School, and the Milford NOAA Lab.
Monthly discussions of what lives and happens in our Harbor, lead by professionals in their field. Fish, shellfish, algae (seaweeds), history, mammals, plankton, zooplankton, invertebrates, ....
Seaweed Aquaculture: Kelp 101.
Registration is Free, but not required: Register Here
Open Sailing Spring and Summer Weekends 1pm - 7pm.
Please Note:
This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.
*Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.
This course reviews the Beginner I & II courses for members feel they might have forgotten over the long winter. This Review Course can help you get on the water with confidence.
Sail Haven's “Fun Spring Racing Series” is the perfect way for members to boost their sailing skills while enjoying some friendly competition. As you navigate around other boats and master the racecourse, you'll find your sailing becoming more instinctive. Whether you're teaming up or competing against friends, the thrill of the race is undeniable.
And even if you don't win, those moments of brilliance on the water can be incredibly satisfying. We’ll be racing Lasers, Sunfish and 420s. All are welcome to join in the fun, no racing experience required. All participants will be asked to help in the Race Committee Boat, again no experience required. Scores may or may not be recorded!
Racing will be on Thursdays from 5:30pm to 7:00pm we will run as many races as possible, so please come, even if you are late. The Spring Series will include 6 evenings.
We do ask that if you race with us, you "Check In" with the Race Committee boat. This will allow us to record who is racing with us.
*Please note:
New Haven Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon boating is a thrilling water sport that originated over 2,000 years ago in ancient China. Traditionally, it was used in rituals to honor the water dragon deity and promote community unity. Today, dragon boating has evolved into an exciting competitive sport that embodies teamwork, synchronization, and a festive spirit. Join us as a sponsor to support this amazing New Haven community-building tradition!
In Beginner II you’ll learn how to sail with a mix of classroom and on-the-water instruction building on skills learned in Beginner I with the goal of your becoming a confident skipper. Skills include capsize recovery, docking and rigging.
In Beginner II you’ll learn how to sail with a mix of classroom and on-the-water instruction building on skills learned in Beginner I with the goal of your becoming a confident skipper. Skills include more sailing, steering with the sails, reefing the sails, docking and rigging.
In Beginner II you’ll learn how to sail with a mix of classroom and on-the-water instruction building on skills learned in Beginner I with the goal of your becoming a confident skipper. Skills include more sailing, steering with the sails, reefing the sails, docking, and rigging.
Sail Haven's “Fun Summer Racing Series” is the perfect way for members to boost their sailing skills while enjoying some friendly competition. As you navigate around other boats and master the racecourse, you'll find your sailing becoming more instinctive. Whether you're teaming up or competing against friends, the thrill of the race is undeniable.
Sail Haven's “Fun Fall Racing Series” is the perfect way for members to boost their sailing skills while enjoying some friendly competition. As you navigate around other boats and master the racecourse, you'll find your sailing becoming more instinctive. Whether you're teaming up or competing against friends, the thrill of the race is undeniable.
Racing will be Saturdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm we will run as many races as possible, so please come, even if you are late. The series will be six Saturdays.
Please "Check in" with the Race Committee when you arrive at the race course. Helps us keep track of who is racing with us.
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Mailing Address:CDBIPO Box 8442New Haven, CT 06530
