New England Science & Sailing Foundation to Unveil NESS Sailing Center

Stonington, CT – On Wednesday, June 15, New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) will unveil their new Sailing Center at its Stonington, CT, location. The Sailing Center previously served as one of NESS's teaching facilities and at one point was the Garbo Lobster and Mohegan Tribe aqua-culture facility.
 
The former NESS wharf building underwent a significant renovation that included elevating the first floor to make room for basement fleet storage and making the building ADA compliant. "This project was crucial for many reasons, but mainly because the Sailing Center can now serve as a functional and spacious facility for instruction. It also positions us to develop an Adaptive Sailing program for students with both physical and cognitive disabilities," said NESS's Sailing Program Director, Mark Zagol. The renovation was made possible by capital funds and donations.
   
NESS, now in its 12th year, provides students in grades K-16 with hands-on adventure programming that includes marine science, sailing, and water sports. NESS's scholastic programs support teachers' STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) curricula and focus on increasing students' ability to overcome obstacles and develop a growth mindset. NESS also offers programs for youth, adults, and families throughout the year.
 
The NESS Sailing Center Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 5:30pm on June 15 and is open to the public. There is no cost to attend. The event will be co-hosted by The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut. For more information, visit nessf.org/events.

New England Science & Sailing Foundation, Inc. (NESS), is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ocean adventure education organization that engages students in experiential learning to build their confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills. Marine sciences, adventure sports, and sailing are platforms for inquiry-based learning, transformational personal discovery, teaching respect and responsibility for the sea, and creating connections with the community. NESS operates year-round with families, schools, and organizations to provide high-quality programs that blend an innovative curriculum with exciting ocean adventure activities. For more information, visit www.nessf.org.