Anyone in the Hamilton Harbor area this afternoon would have been treated to Bermudian youth sailors taking part in the America’s Cup Community Sailing Programme.
Youngsters took to the waters in the 8 Hobie Wave Catamarans, familiarizing themselves with the boat.
The Youth Sailing component provides sailing experiences for kids aged 9 to 12 years old as well as access to tours of the ORACLE TEAM USA base in Dockyard, where they will be exposed to the incredible technology and innovation at the heart of a modern America’s Cup team.
There is also a STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) themed around sailing and the America’s Cup.
This includes modules on everything from health and nutrition to the math and physics behind sailing and yacht design. The STEM program will initially be aimed at 9-12 year olds through programs in Bermuda schools.
