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Sailing Camp at Two Rivers

. Boating, Sailing, Summer Camps

Young Sailors Courses


Young people and children take naturally to sailing. We are specialists in teaching children to sail. Our sailing program for children was developed , by us, from the Royal Yachting Association Young Sailors Program which breaks down the learning process into many stages so that each child can learn at his or her own pace. Courses run Monday to Friday, 9.30 to 3.30.

Stage 1 (Introduction)
Stage 2 (Basic)
Stage 3 (Intermediate)
Stage 4 (Advanced)
Stage 5 ( Pre – Instructor)
Race Training Course

We have been using this program for years and have successfully taught hundreds of young people from age 6 upwards (age 8 at Williamsburg location) to sail with confidence and have fun! We use Optimists, Sunfish, Lasers , and believe in having each child sailing their own boat from the first day.

 You should be Sailing !

By the end of the week, they will have enough confidence and enough skill to make a boat go anywhere they want. We take great care to treat each child as an individual and never to frighten them by asking them to do something before they are ready.

Children can move up through the stages of the program from one year to the next, and for the more advanced young sailors we run Race Training and Team Racing courses.

Children love to sail! 

We organize lots of different sailing activities for children including 5 day sailing camps, race training camps, and afternoon sailing birthday parties.

Children can take shorter courses of 2,3 or 4 days if lack of time is an issue, and costs can be calculated per day.

* A full day for children is 9:30 – 3:30 with a lunch break

We have been running the sailing program at Two Rivers Yacht Club in Governors Land in Williamsburg since 2001.  This program is made open to the public in an ongoing effort by Two Rivers Yacht Club to introduce sailing to more and more young people.

The fleet here is comprised of Optimists (the international children’s boat, suitable for kids from age 8 to age 12) , 420’s (two man performance dinghy with spinnaker, suitable for teenagers) , Sunfish (suitable for teenagers) . We sail from the beach here – the river is very shallow which makes it very easy to launch and to return to the beach.

 Dates for the 2013 Sailing Program 

June  17-21

June 24-28

July 8-12

July 15-19

July 22-26

Plus Safe Powerboating two day courses on:

July 29/30

July 31/Aug 1

 

The Yacht Club makes a number of awards to young sailors each summer – weekly awards based on performance or character and at the end of the season two special awards which are :

The Captain William B. Kirkland Perpetual Award for best overall sailor:- Contenders this year were Matthew Allison, Caden Ellis, Cole Frankenhoff, Courtney Schreiber, Brett Schreiber,

2012 Winner:   Brett Schreiber

The David J. Kirkland Seamanship Trophy for best Optimist sailor:-  Contnders this year were Parker Driscoll, Cole Frankenhoff and Russell Lee

2012 winner –  Russell Lee

2013 Prices   – Don’t forget to take  Early Bird discount if you pay in full before 17th March!

One Week                                                        $395   with early bird  $355

Two or more children from same household              $350   with early bird  $315

Additional Weeks                                              $299  early bird  not applicable

More info here

About us and our instructors.

Premier Sailing was founded by Irish sailors Phil and Arabella Denvir.

Both are steeped in sailing tradition, starting from the long tradition of sailing in Ireland. Both are keen racers, having raced small boats and big. They are classic wooden boat enthusiasts, having owned and restored boats like the famous Merle of Malham, and the 1900 classic cutter “Rowena, which they have cruised in Ireland and in the southwest of England. Arabella races on the women’s match racing circuit and is currently ranked in the ISAF World ranking list.

The Denvirs moved to Malta in 1993 and founded Malta Sailing School, which ran the Royal Yachting Association Certification program for adults and for children. They are also well known for having founded the Malta Young Sailors Club, which is a thriving Optimist and Laser racing club for young sailors.

In 1998 they moved to the USA to establish Premier Sailing at The Tides Inn in Irvington.

With great regret we have to say that Philip Denvir passed away in July 2011.  He is deeply missed by all of us, instructors, staff and customers alike.

The school continues  in the same tradition which is to give high quality personalized instruction in a safe, friendly, and fun environment, and to encourage our students to pursue excellence.

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Flora Foray at New Quarter Park on April 6

. Gardening, Other

Donna Ware, curator emeritus of the College of William and Mary herbarium and Flora of Virginia Project member, will lead a Flora Foray at New Quarter Park on Saturday, April 6, from
10 a.m. to 12 noon. The Flora Foray will celebrate the publication of Flora of Virginia, a landmark botanical reference book which describes 3,164 plant species and natural variants growing wild in the diverse habitats of the Old Dominion. After discussing the Flora of Virginia, Ware will lead a foray through New Quarter Park’s forests and ravines to find living specimens of some native Virginia plants described in the Flora. 
More than 10 years in the making, the Flora is the first comprehensive catalog of Virginia plants since Flora Virginia, published in 1762, when the Commonwealth was still a colony and the Virginia landscape was dominated by the American Chestnut tree.
The Flora Foray is part of New Quarter Park’s 2013 Saturdays in the Park education and recreation program series. The 545-acre park includes diverse mature forest, ravine, and wetland habitats.
New Quarter Park is located in upper York County at 1000 Lakeshead Drive, next to the Queens Lake neighborhood. For more information, call York County Parks and Recreation (Monday to Friday, 757-890-3513) or New Quarter Park (Friday to Sunday, 757-890-5840).

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Geocaching at New Quarter Park April 13

. Geocaching .

Join Ann Walters, volunteer and avid geocacher, at New Quarter Park to learn more about the outdoor treasure hunting game called Geocaching on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. All you need to play is a handheld GPS or a GPS-enabled Smartphone and access to the official Geocaching website on the Internet at www.geocaching.com.
Geocachers navigate to specific sets of GPS coordinates and attempt to find the Geocache container hidden at a location. There are about a dozen caches hidden at New Quarter Park and about 60 others located within 5 miles. But that’s not all: geocaches are hidden in nearly 2 million locations worldwide.  Geocaching is a great way to see places you wouldn’t normally find.  It’s a great activity for families, Individuals, or couples. Kids of all ages love a good treasure hunt!
New Quarter Park is located in upper York County at 1000 Lakeshead Drive, next to the Queens Lake neighborhood.  For more information, call York County Parks and Recreation (Monday to Friday, 757-890-3513) or New Quarter Park (Friday to Sunday, 757-890-5840).

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ROYAL NEW KENT #3 PUBLIC COURSE IN VIRGINIA

. Golf

In Golfweek’s 2013 Best Courses You Can Play

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE RANKINGS

Play the Highest Ranked Public Course in the Richmond – Williamsburg Area

Other Virginia Courses picked include:

Virginia

1) Homestead Resort (Cascades),Hot Springs (No. 75 c)

2) Highland Course at Primland, Meadows of Dan (m)

3) Royal New Kent, Providence Forge (m)

4) Golden Horseshoe (Gold), Williamsburg (m)

5) Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech, Blacksburg (m)

6) Riverfront GC at Harbor View, Suffolk (m)

7) Bay Creek GC (Nicklaus), Cape Charles (m)

8) Mattaponi Springs, Ruther Glen (m)

9) Independence GC, Midlothian (m)

10) Laurel Hill, Lorton (m)

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Junior Golf Camps Added to Summer Schedule

. Golf, Lessons, Summer Camps

2013-Camp 1: June 24 – 27  9:00 – 12:00
Fee $125 for ages 9-13

Camp 2: July 8 – 11 9:00 – 12:00
Fee $125 for ages 9-13

Both camps will cover the Essential Skills of Golf including: Driving, Chipping & Putting.  Each day will be filled with practice stations,  game stations, physical fitness and great fun!  Limit of 20 kids per camp and spaces will go fast (camps may be added to meet demand)!
Contact Ed or call 757-253-0589 to register. 

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New High School Lacrosse Team forms in Williamsburg

. Lacrosse .

Many thanks to Coach Charlie Turner for his efforts in bringing a boys high school lacrosse team to Williamsburg VA

imageSpring signals the return of baseball, track, tennis and soccer for many greater Williamsburg athletes. But for a continually growing segment of the population, lacrosse is becoming the sport of choice for the warmer weather.

Walsingham is perhaps the only Williamsburg school that has been able to meet the demands of establishing a lacrosse program. With a boys varsity team in place, the Trojans introduced a middle school girls team this spring.

And the Williamsburg Warriors Lacrosse League has also been a great option for youth interested in the sport.

But there has still been little opportunity for high school boys. Realizing this, a few prospective players and coaches banded together with the common interest of forming a new team in Williamsburg. After several years of planning and with the support of the Hampton Roads Lacrosse League, a chapter of U.S. Lacrosse, the Williamsburg JV High School team makes its debut this spring.

The squad, better known as the Royals, is made up of ninth, 10th and 11th grade boys from Warhill, Jamestown and Lafayette high schools. And the team includes both players with experience in the sport and some that are brand new. The team will compete with high school teams that include Grafton, Menchville, Poquoson ,Tabb , York, Cox , Currituck ,First Colonial, Grassfield ,Great Bridge, Hickory , Kellam, Maury, Princess Anne from the York County, Newport News, Poquoson, Va Beach, Chesapeake and Outer Banks areas

Charlie Turner is the Royals head coach, and is thrilled for this lacrosse expansion in greater Williamsburg.

Read more here

Read more about other youth lacrosse opportunities in Williamsburg VA here

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Summer Camps in Williamsburg VA 2013

. Summer Camps, Swimming . ,

Registration now open for Colonial Swim Camp

Registration for the Colonial Swim Camp at William & Maryis now open. The camp runs June 17-21 is open to competitive swimmers ages 8-18. The Tribe swim coaching staff runs the camp. For more information or online registration, visit www.colonialswimcamp.com.
Contact Matt Crispino at mecrispino@wm.edu or at 221-3393.

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Running calendar for Williamsburg VA March 2013

. Running . , ,

Saturday March 23 – Newport News to Yorktown – William and Mary Mason School of Business Yorktown Victory Run 8 Miler  – http://www.yorktownvictoryrun.com/ – 

 

Saturday March 30 – Williamsburg – 9th Annual Ali’s Run Bone Marrow 5K at William and Mary – Information and registration at https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Williamsburg/AlisRun

Saturday April 6- Williamsburg – New Quarter Park – Queens Lake 5K at New Quarter Park t https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=19848 .

Sunday April 7 – College of William and Mary – RED Carpet Run 5K – 9 AM – Sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon to raise to raise awareness and contributions for YouthAIDS and the RED Campaign. Registration  http://wmsigep.com/page.php?pageid=19

Sunday April 7 – Surry – Virginia Duathlon – http://www.active.com/running/surry-va/12th-annual-virginia-duathlon-and-5k-2013

Saturday April 13 – Richmond – Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K – http://www.sportsbackers.org/events/monument-avenue-10k

Saturday April 20 – Sunday April 21 – Hampton, Sandy Bottom Nature Park – 10 th Annual 24 Hour Run – individuals or teams of 2 to 12 – George Nelsen (757) 874-4635 or nelsengeorge@msn.com – http://va24hourrunforcancer.com

Saturday April 20 – Williamsburg – Run the D.O.G.  register online at https://www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=18019 [course records]

Saturday April 20 – Williamsburg, Governor’s Land – Walk for Hospice – Join us for a leisurely 2 mile walk followed by a Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 20, 2013! Walk as an individual or form a team – invite family, friends, co-workers and neighbors to join you. Walk in memory of, or in honor of someone, or just walk to support Hospice House! https://sna.etapestry.com/fundraiser/HospiceSupportCareofWilliamsb/hikeforhospice/ and https://www.facebook.com/events/538632362843701/

Saturday April 27 – Stephens City – Warrior 5K and Fun Run – http://www.active.com/running/stephens-city-va/warrior-5k-and-fun-run-2013

Saturday May 4 – Williamsburg – Singletrack Maniac 50K – Start time 6am, 10 hour time limit (19 min mile pace).  Race course explores Freedom Park, 70% singletrack trails, start and finish location is Hornsby Middle School .  Race Director: Ellen Womeldorf, 757-259-4176, ellen.womeldorf@jamescitycountyva.gov. This ultra, a first of its kind in the area, is a James City County special event looking for volunteers and local sponsorship. http://maniac50k.wordpress.com/

Saturday May 4- Williamsburg – Walsingham 5K Run/Walk – register online at http://www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=18098 More information at http://www.walsingham.org/page.aspx?pid=701

Saturday May 4 – Hampton – Riverside 5K By The Bay – Proceeds to benefit the Riverside Rehabilitation Institute Giving Fund, which benefits patients that need assistance with their medical care. http://www.riversideonline.com/rri/5k-by-the-bay.cfmfor more information 

Saturday May 11 – Kilmarnock – Northern Neck Montessori School Kilmarnock 5K – http://www.kilmarnock5k.com/

May 15 – 18 – Newport News Park – Virginia Senior Games – http://nnparks.com/vasrgames13/vasrgames13.htm

Saturday June 1 – Williamsburg – Run for the Achievable Dream 8K – http://www.runforachievabledream.com/ – 

Sunday June 2 – Williamsburg – Run for the Achievable Dream Half Marathon – http://www.runforachievabledream.com/

Saturday June 8- Williamsburg – Mental Health 5K Run – Eastern State Hospital – To benefit Bacon Street –

Saturday June 8 – Jamestown – Jamestown International Triathlon – 7 AM – Swim 1500 Meters, Bike 40K, Run 6.2 Miles – http://www.trifind.com/re_95664/JamestownInternationalTriathlon.html

Saturday, June 22 – Williamsburg – Virginia Legacy Soccer Club/Warhill 5K Run/Walk ] Entry Form 

Friday July 12 – Williamsburg – Sweatin’ for Scholarships: Triskaidekaphobia 5K Run/Walk -. Entry Form 

Or for more info on running in Williamsburg VA check out Colonial Road Runners website

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Spring tennis clinics at Kingsmill

. Tennis . , ,

Spring tennis clinics  at Kingsmill in Williamsburg VA
The Kingsmill Tennis Club will host spring clinics for kids beginning April 10. Clinics will be held after school for eight weeks and are available for age groups 5-6, 7-9, 10-13 and 12 & up.

Spring break clinics run the week of March 25 and April 1.
Call 253. 3945 for more information or click here

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Williamsburg Boat Club offers row lessons

. Boating . ,

Williamsburg Boat Club offers row lessons
The Williamsburg Boat Club (crew and sculling) is offering Spring Learn to Row classes. Classes consist of 3 indoor sessions and 3 outdoor sessions to learn to row as 4-8 person crew. Must be 14 years or older. No experience necessary. Click here   for more information on dates

 

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First Tee of the Virginia Peninsula

. Golf, Lessons .

The First Tee of the Virginia Peninsula serves area youth ages 7 – 14. It is a collaboration between local area golf courses and the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA. This program provides an environment for youth to learn valuable life skills as well as learning how to play golf.

The First Tee of the Virginia Peninsula began with limited programming in the fall of 2011 at The Hampton Golf Course in Hampton. Over the past 2 years, we have added 2 additional program sites, one at Newport News Park and one at Colonial Heritage in Williamsburg. The First Tee Life Skills Experience curriculum is a program that teaches valuable everyday life lessons to children. It has been delivered to almost 900 participants in the Peninsula area through Hampton, Newport News, and Williamsburg school districts as well as our outreach programs.

Each Thursday, Colonial Heritage Golf Club shifts gears and plays host to a group of Williamsburg area youth for an afternoon of golf. The young golfers are members of The First Tee of the Virginia Peninsula, and hitting the links is just the tip of what the organization provides to the community.

Currently, the local First Tee has approximately 4,000 participants in Williamsburg, York, Newport News and Hampton VA .

Spring sessions will be held Monday-Thursday and Saturdays. Day and time depend on age and experience level. Monday thru Wednesday the sessions will be held at The Hamptons Golf Course, Thursdays will be held at Colonial Heritage Golf Course in Williamsburg and Saturdays will be held at Newport News Golf Course.

More info here

2013 Parent’s Guide to The First Tee

The 2013 Parent’s Guide to The First Tee – “More than a Game” is now available byclicking here to download. This handbook gives parents an overview of The First Tee program and all of the numerous opportunities that are offered to its members. For a hard copy of the brochure, please call 757-223-7925 x220

DOD Military Voucher

The First Tee Life Skills and Golf Instruction Voucher is available for active Military Families.

If you are interested in this program, please CLICK HERE to download the Voucher.

This program is for children ages 7 – 14.

Become a Coach Make a difference

The First Tee Coach Program is a multi-level educational training program that prepares staff and volunteers at chapters of The First Tee to deliver The First Tee Life Skills Experience. The First Tee philosophy that drives these programs was developed with input from leading experts in the field of positive youth development.

Through a progressive series of activities and educational experiences, coaches learn to empower youth to explore options and make their own decisions, two elements that are critical to the development of a child’s value system. Research shows that The First Tee Coaches play a key role in creating positive relationships that inspire young people to look into their future, set goals and discover their individual potential.

Individuals can progress through several stages of The First Tee Coach Program depending on the level of involvement and training desired:

  • Assistant Coach
  • The First Tee Coach-in Training (Level I, II, III)
  • The First Tee Coach
  • The First Tee Master Coach

 

To enroll in The First Tee Coach Program, contact a chapter near you for more information.

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Williamsburg Inn tennis offers lessons- clinics

. Tennis .

The Williamsburg Inn tennis club invites tennis players to participate in activities for the 2013 season.

Programs for beginners to advanced are offered. Junior clinics for ages 5-17 begin the week of March 18.
Call the tennis pro shop at 220-7794 for information on membership, junior and adult clinics, private lessons, leagues and the Sunday doubles round robin.
Or email teaching professional  Hoy Correll at hcorrell@cwf.org

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Tennis enthusiasts gather at the Williamsburg Inn Tennis Club. There, you can choose from six Har-Tru courts and two premier surface courts.

You’ll be drawn to the exciting tennis programs available for all ages and skill levels. Individuals and families can enjoy a personalized tennis experience with instruction to sharpen strokes—in a private lesson or clinic. For our junior guests, the tennis club offers instruction for the experienced player and beginner alike. Private individualized instruction is offered, as well as group lessons for various ages and skill levels. Please contact the Tennis Pro Shop for group lesson times. If you’re looking for a match, their tennis staff is happy to assist you.

136 East Francis Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Map it
(757) 220-7794 | 1-800-447-8679

Tennis Courts, Events, & Services
Enjoy unlimited use of tennis courts: six Har-Tru courts and two hard surface courts (open seasonally). Members may participate in leagues, rounds robins and clinics to fit all playing levels. Private instruction and racket stringing are also available.
Preferred Rates, Discounts, & Privileges
Tennis members receive preferred guest-of-member fees, preferred court reservation times (up to seven days in advance), and are invited to social and competitive events. They also receive a 15% discount in the Tennis Pro Shop, as well as a 15% dining discount at the Gold and Green Course Clubhouse Grills, the Williamsburg Lodge restaurant, the Williamsburg Inn’s Regency and Terrace Rooms, and Huzzah! BBQ Grille (alcohol excluded).
2013 Membership Pricing
Membership can be paid on an annual or quarterly basis.
Family $725
Individual $510
Junior $215

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Stonehouse Stables Winter Series Classic

. Horseback Riding .

Logan Bishop and her horse Ashgrove lead the Victory Gallop, placing first at the annual Stonehouse Stables Winter Series Classic on March 2 in the Stonehouse Stables Main Show Ring in Toano.

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Other winners in the Classic were Gwyneth Martin in second, riding Rock ‘N Roll’ Abigail Best in third. riding Farnley Good Samaritan; and Madison Cooper in fourth, riding In the Stars and Stripes. The Classic is a scored event and was judged by Clyde Poarch, a recognized VHSA judge. Show sponsors Southern States, Tractor Supply and Charlie Faber Shoeing Services provided prizes for the top eight participants. The “Lucky Thirteen” Winter Series, with 40-plus competitors, finished the season with the March Show and will hold an Awards Banquet on March 23. For information, call 566-0666.

More info here

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New JCC Parks and Recreation Spring Summer Guide is out

. Camps, News, Parks

The James City County  Parks and Recreation Spring/Summer 2013 Destination Recreation Activity Brochure is now available online. It highlights a variety of new spring and summer offerings as well as your favorite events and activities occurring through September 2013.

Inside you will find Special Events for Family, Outdoors and Health/Wellness

 
As well as Summer  Camps, Classes & Activities including:

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The brochure is also available at the James City County Recreation Center, the James River Community Center, the Satellite Services Office, the Freedom Park Interpretive Center, the libraries and all public County government offices.