Why STEM and Sailing?
By John O’Flaherty, Executive Director, Community Boating Center India Point Park, Providence, RI Mastering upwind sailing or performing the perfect roll tack are noble skill sets for any sailor. The complexity of sailing creates a challenging, yet alluring drive to succeed and understand the forces at work in our sport. While sailing fast is appealing…Read More
Reach Organization List
Organization Name* Organization Address - street, city, state, zip* Contact Name* First Last Contact Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Organization Logo Just attach your organization's logo so that we can put it on our website. Summary of 2015 Programming Number of Reach Participants in 2015 Number of Reach Participants in 2016 Additional Reach Program Pictures…Read More
“We need to teach students how to solve problems…” – Katie Schlotterbeck, middle school science teacher
“The Reach curriculum is very flexible. It’s also easy to teach. You don’t have to make the topics exciting – they’re already exciting for students. I like that the modules are inquiry based. Too many times, students are given a set of directions to follow. I like to say, Here’s the question, now how can…Read More
Implementing Module 3 Sail Area and Perimeter at New England Science and Sailing (NESS)
By: Mark Zagol, Sailing Program Director New England Science and Sailing February 2014 As I sit at my desk on this sunny, windy day I look out the window and can’t wait to get back on the water. Of course, it is still winter in New England and all the boats are tucked away. This,…Read More
How Sea Affinity of Baltimore Implemented Reach with the Boys and Girls Club of America
Interview by: US Sailing Communications Manager Jake Fish US Sailing interviewed Sea Affinity Director Steve Maddox to learn and share creative ways educational programs are successfully implementing the Reach program. Reach utilizes sailing as an educational platform, challenging youth to embrace education, establish a love of learning and explore productive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math…Read More
Letter from students at Community Boating Inc. Boston
Dear Jessica, We are from US Sailing’s Reach Program at Community Boating Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts. On Monday, we started with group games and learned about renewable energy and why it is the future of our generation. We designed cars that run on a specific renewable power source. We liked this activity because we got…Read More