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• Daysailer Launching Day!

  • When
    05/18/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    475 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT 06511

  Come join us for the Spring Daysailer Launching.

  We'll be Launching the Daysailers!! Please come with sailing gear!

  Rain date will be Sunday May 19th

  No experience or RSVP required.

  Hope to see you there.

  Entrance on the upriver, harborside corner of the building.

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• Community Boating Day - Open House

  • When
    05/19/2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    475 Long Wharf Dr

  Register

  Ever wanted to take a spin in a kayak, paddle together with a diverse group in a dragon boat, or learn how to row either on land (Concept2 RowErg machine) or on water?

  Community Boating Days are the perfect opportunity to do just that! Even better? The open house event is hosted for FREE!

  Plan on being in each boating opportunity on average 20-30min before having to return back to the dock. We will have all of the necessary equipment needed, however, if you have your own PFD (life jacket), we highly encourage you bring it. We are limited in children's sizes.

  Minimum age required to participate: 9

  What to bring/wear?
  - water bottle
  - sunscreen
  - sunglasses/hat
  - extra clothes/towel in case you get wet
  - medium to tight fighting clothing if opting to row. Baggy/loose clothing will get stuck in moving parts of the boat.

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• Daysailer Launching Raindate

  • When
    05/19/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    475 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT 06511

  Come join us for the Spring Daysailer Launching.

  We'll be Launching the Daysailers!! Please come with sailing gear!

  Rain date will be Sunday May 19th

  No experience or RSVP required.

  Hope to see you there.

  Entrance on the upriver, harborside corner of the building.

  Show details
• Open Sailing Summer Weekends

  • Start
    05/25/2024
  •  
  • End
    09/29/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    37 sessions
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse

  
  

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• Open Sailing Summer Holiday

  • Start
    05/27/2024
  •  
  • End
    09/02/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse

  
  

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• Open Sailing Summer Weekdays

  • Start
    05/28/2024
  •  
  • End
    09/26/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    69 sessions
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse

  
  

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• Beginner 1 Sailing Lessons: BG1-W1

  • Start
    05/28/2024
  •  
  • End
    06/13/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse
  • Spaces left
    0

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  This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.

  • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
  • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
  • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
  • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 1 - Beginner rating for open sailing

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• Dixwell Freddy Fixer Neighborhood Festival

  • When
    06/01/2024

  Sail Haven will be setup at the Dixwell Freddy Fixer Neighborhood Festival- look for the Sunsfish sail. Come by and say hi! Visit their website for more details: https://www.artidea.org/Dixwell.

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• 7th Annual Dragon Boat Regatta

  • When
    06/01/2024
  •  
    7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    475 Long Wharf Dr

  Link to Official Event Page

  On Saturday, June 1, 2024, Canal Dock Boathouse, Inc. extends a warm invitation to teams/gyms/individuals to take part in our upcoming Seventh Annual Dragon Boat Regatta. Set to take over the waters of the New Haven Harbor, this annual event brings families, friends, and communities together to enjoy food, sport, and entertainment. Cultural activities will entertain families throughout the day, music will hype up the crowds, and food will be offered from local food trucks. The highlight of the event: Dragon Boat Racing!

  Teams of 17 (16 paddlers + 1 drummer) will race side-by-side in 45-foot long boats painted to resemble dragons. Competitors may register as a whole or sign up individually/partially to be joined in a community boat.

  In addition to the regatta's overall 1st place winner, awards will also be given for "Team Spirit," "Best Campsite," and "Best Drummer Costume." Spectators will have a front row seat to all of the action from our back platform!

  TEAM Registration*:

  • Early Bird - $1700 (until March 31st)
  • Standard - $1850 (until April 30th)
  • Late - $2100 (before June 1st)

  INDIVIDUAL Registration*:

  • Early Bird - $90 (until March 31st)
  • Standard - $100 (until April 30th)
  • Late - $125 (before June 1st)

  *Registration includes one free practice session per boat the evenings of Thursday, May 30th or Friday, May 31st. Sign up will be available closer to the dates.

  Additional 1hr practice sessions are available in Canal Dock's "baby dragon!"

  • "Baby Dragon" = 8 person dragon boat that is housed at Canal Dock all year
  • More than 8 are allowed to attend! We can do laps and trade off at the dock. However, a minimum of 4 paddlers are required.
  • Available Monday-Friday, 5:15pm - 6:15pm; willing to work with a later time if requested.
  • 1hr of skills and team building provided by an experienced coach - race starts, power pushes, rhythm etc.
  • All necessary equipment provided. Paddlers are welcome to bring their own Coast Guard approved PFD (life vest) if preferred.
  • Cost is $250 per practice session

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• Beginner 1 Sailing Lessons: BG1-S1

  • Start
    06/02/2024
  •  
  • End
    06/22/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse
  • Spaces left
    0

  Join waitlist

  This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.

  • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
  • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
  • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
  • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 1 - Beginner rating for open sailing

  Note: the 1st lesson moved to Sunday, June 2, 2024 because of the Canal Dock Dragon Boat Races on Saturday. And the 2nd lesson moved to June 9, 2024 because of a facility rental. All following lessons will take place on Saturdays.

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• Open House for Sail Haven

  • When
    06/02/2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse

  Register

  Curious about sailing?

  Come come down for this free open house and check out New Haven's community sailing program.

  Volunteers will be on hand to take you out out for a sail on New Haven Harbor on a first-come basis.

  We'll have life jackets on hand and encourage you to bring your own - especially children sizes as our inventory is limited.

  Children 5+ years and older are welcome to sail with their parent or guardian.

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• CLOSED - NO SAILING

  • When
    06/08/2024

  
  

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• Beginner 1 Sailing Lessons: BG1-W2

  • Start
    06/17/2024
  •  
  • End
    07/03/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.

  • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
  • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
  • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
  • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 1 - Beginner rating for open sailing

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• Beginner 2 Sailing Lessons: BG2-W2

  • Start
    06/18/2024
  •  
  • End
    07/02/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  Beginner 2 builds on skills learned in Beginner 1 with the goal of you becoming a confident skipper.

  • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
  • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
  • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
  • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 2 - Intermediate rating for open sailing

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• Community Boating Day - Open House

  • When
    06/22/2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    475 Long Wharf Dr

  Register

  Ever wanted to take a spin in a kayak, paddle together with a diverse group in a dragon boat, or learn how to row either on land (Concept2 RowErg machine) or on water?

  Community Boating Days are the perfect opportunity to do just that! Even better? The open house event is hosted for FREE!

  Plan on being in each boating opportunity on average 20-30min before having to return back to the dock. We will have all of the necessary equipment needed, however, if you have your own PFD (life jacket), we highly encourage you bring it. We are limited in children's sizes.

  Minimum age required to participate: 9

  What to bring/wear?
  - water bottle
  - sunscreen
  - sunglasses/hat
  - extra clothes/towel in case you get wet
  - medium to tight fighting clothing if opting to row. Baggy/loose clothing will get stuck in moving parts of the boat.

  Show details
• Open House for Sail Haven

  • When
    06/23/2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse

  Register

  Curious about sailing?

  Come come down for this free open house and check out New Haven's community sailing program.

  Volunteers will be on hand to take you out out for a sail on New Haven Harbor on a first-come basis.

  We'll have life jackets on hand and encourage you to bring your own - especially children sizes as our inventory is limited.

  Children 5+ years and older are welcome to sail with their parent or guardian.

  Show details
• Beginner 1 Sailing Lessons: BG1-S2

  • Start
    06/29/2024
  •  
  • End
    07/27/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse
  • Spaces left
    9

  Register

  This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.

  • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
  • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
  • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
  • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 1 - Beginner rating for open sailing

  Show details
• Beginner 2 Sailing Lessons: BG2-W3

  • Start
    07/08/2024
  •  
  • End
    07/24/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  Beginner 2 builds on skills learned in Beginner 1 with the goal of you becoming a confident skipper.

  • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
  • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
  • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
  • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 2 - Intermediate rating for open sailing

  Show details
• Beginner 1 Sailing Lessons: BG1-W3

  • Start
    07/09/2024
  •  
  • End
    07/25/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.

  • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
  • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
  • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
  • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 1 - Beginner rating for open sailing

  Show details
• Community Boating Day - Open House

  • When
    07/21/2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    475 Long Wharf Dr

  Register

  Ever wanted to take a spin in a kayak, paddle together with a diverse group in a dragon boat, or learn how to row either on land (Concept2 RowErg machine) or on water?

  Community Boating Days are the perfect opportunity to do just that! Even better? The open house event is hosted for FREE!

  Plan on being in each boating opportunity on average 20-30min before having to return back to the dock. We will have all of the necessary equipment needed, however, if you have your own PFD (life jacket), we highly encourage you bring it. We are limited in children's sizes.

  Minimum age required to participate: 9

  What to bring/wear?
  - water bottle
  - sunscreen
  - sunglasses/hat
  - extra clothes/towel in case you get wet
  - medium to tight fighting clothing if opting to row. Baggy/loose clothing will get stuck in moving parts of the boat.

  Show details
• Open House for Sail Haven

  • When
    07/21/2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse

  Register

  Curious about sailing?

  Come come down for this free open house and check out New Haven's community sailing program.

  Volunteers will be on hand to take you out out for a sail on New Haven Harbor on a first-come basis.

  We'll have life jackets on hand and encourage you to bring your own - especially children sizes as our inventory is limited.

  Children 5+ years and older are welcome to sail with their parent or guardian.

  Show details
• Beginner 1 Sailing Lessons: BG1-W4

  • Start
    07/29/2024
  •  
  • End
    08/14/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.

  • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
  • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
  • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
  • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 1 - Beginner rating for open sailing

  Show details
• Beginner 2 Sailing Lessons: BG2-W4

  • Start
    07/30/2024
  •  
  • End
    08/15/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  Beginner 2 builds on skills learned in Beginner 1 with the goal of you becoming a confident skipper.

  • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
  • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
  • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
  • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 2 - Intermediate rating for open sailing

  Show details
• Community Boating Day - Open House

  • When
    08/03/2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    475 Long Wharf Dr

  Register

  Ever wanted to take a spin in a kayak, paddle together with a diverse group in a dragon boat, or learn how to row either on land (Concept2 RowErg machine) or on water?

  Community Boating Days are the perfect opportunity to do just that! Even better? The open house event is hosted for FREE!

  Plan on being in each boating opportunity on average 20-30min before having to return back to the dock. We will have all of the necessary equipment needed, however, if you have your own PFD (life jacket), we highly encourage you bring it. We are limited in children's sizes.

  Minimum age required to participate: 9

  What to bring/wear?
  - water bottle
  - sunscreen
  - sunglasses/hat
  - extra clothes/towel in case you get wet
  - medium to tight fighting clothing if opting to row. Baggy/loose clothing will get stuck in moving parts of the boat.

  Show details
• Beginner 1 Sailing Lessons: BG1-S3

  • Start
    08/03/2024
  •  
  • End
    08/24/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.

  • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
  • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
  • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
  • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 1 - Beginner rating for open sailing

  Show details
• Open House for Sail Haven

  • When
    08/18/2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse

  Register

  Curious about sailing?

  Come come down for this free open house and check out New Haven's community sailing program.

  Volunteers will be on hand to take you out out for a sail on New Haven Harbor on a first-come basis.

  We'll have life jackets on hand and encourage you to bring your own - especially children sizes as our inventory is limited.

  Children 5+ years and older are welcome to sail with their parent or guardian.

  Show details
• Beginner 1 Sailing Lessons: BG1-S4

  • Start
    09/07/2024
  •  
  • End
    09/28/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.

  • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
  • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
  • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
  • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 1 - Beginner rating for open sailing

  Show details
• Community Boating Day - Open House

  • When
    09/21/2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    475 Long Wharf Dr

  Register

  Ever wanted to take a spin in a kayak, paddle together with a diverse group in a dragon boat, or learn how to row either on land (Concept2 RowErg machine) or on water?

  Community Boating Days are the perfect opportunity to do just that! Even better? The open house event is hosted for FREE!

  Plan on being in each boating opportunity on average 20-30min before having to return back to the dock. We will have all of the necessary equipment needed, however, if you have your own PFD (life jacket), we highly encourage you bring it. We are limited in children's sizes.

  Minimum age required to participate: 9

  What to bring/wear?
  - water bottle
  - sunscreen
  - sunglasses/hat
  - extra clothes/towel in case you get wet
  - medium to tight fighting clothing if opting to row. Baggy/loose clothing will get stuck in moving parts of the boat.

  Show details
• Open Sailing Fall Weekends

  • Start
    10/05/2024
  •  
  • End
    10/27/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse

  
  

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• Open Sailing Fall Holiday

  • When
    10/14/2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Canal Dock Boathouse

  
  

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