Preparing The Next Generation Of Sailors

One of the bylaws of the Magothy River Sailing Association (MRSA) directs us to “participate in the training of juniors … in the skills of sailing and seamanship.” We have done this for 24 years through our junior training program, and we’re pleased to say that we made it back on the water for a third year after COVID!

Thirty sailors ages 9 to 16, many with no previous sailing experience, participated in the two-week training program we ran in conjunction with the Grachur Club, which has graciously partnered with us through the years. The combination of our boats and their incredible waterfront location made this a memorable experience for the junior sailors.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to John Fales, president of Grachur, along with the following club members: the fleet captain of junior training, Grace O’Brien, and fleet master Shep Drain. With their help, we can now say that 30 more aspiring sailors have increased their water safety and sailing skills.

It’s never too late to plan for next summer. If you want to learn more, visit www.magothysailing.org/junior-training. MRSA and Grachur members are eligible for discounted registration. We are also looking for a new fleet captain – junior training for 2025. The ideal candidate will have some sailing skills with experience instructing while also being organized and able to manage others. For more information on the position, reach out to our commodore, Ed Tracey, at commodore@magothysailing.org.