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Youth Sailing Instruction The Milwaukee Community Sailing Center reaches out to youth through numerous sailing programs. Our goal is to bring youth from all areas of the community and from all income levels to the Sailing Center to introduce them to sailing. After just their first sail on the water‚ children clearly start to become empowered. They begin to realize that they can steer not only a boat - but also their own lives and the choices they make as well. This program develops leadership skills such as self-confidence‚ teamwork‚ problem solving‚ decision-making‚ critical thinking and situational awareness. MCSC is looking to the future and working to prepare our youth for the road ahead. Our youth program incorporates a hands-on approach to the basics of sailing and water safety. Students learn boat handling‚ sail theory‚ rules of the road and they learn and practice crew overboard-maneuvering skills along with capsize recovery skills. Scholarships are available that afford youngsters without means the ability to participate in this structured hands-on program through our "MAST" (Milwaukee Area Sailing Teens) program. The mission of the "MAST" program is to provide access to Lake Michigan through sailing and water safety education via partnerships with community agencies. |
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