Powerboating at NESS: Which Class Is Right For You?
We are excited to announce that in 2018 we are expanding our powerboating programs! As a US Safe Powerboating certified Powerboat Training Center, we offer group classes for all abilities, ages 12 and older, as well as private lessons. NESS can accommodate your needs and work on the skills you would like to learn, to […]
2018 Summer Camp Preview
Summer programs don’t open until Thursday, February 1, but we have so many exciting new programs we just have to give you a sneak peek! NESS Summer Camp runs Mondays through Fridays for 10 weeks (June 25 – August 31). The half-day and full-day programs are open to students ages 4-17 and located in Stonington, […]
Body Zones: Exploring Comparative Anatomy
First grade Regional Multicultural Magnet School students in New London, CT learned all about comparative anatomy with educators, Camo (Sean), Noodle (Lauren), and Pisces (Lilia)! We explored the differences between how whales, squid, and crabs breathe, move, and protect themselves throughout three rotations. Protection Students learned all about how and why animals protect themselves by […]
NESS in the News: NBC CT “Stonington Woman Partners with Captain to Help PR, Haiti”
NESS was recently mentioned on an NBC CT piece. Learn more: Stonington Woman Partners With Captain to Help PR, Haiti A Stonington woman and a sailboat captain are teaming up to help relief efforts on a small island off Puerto Rico severely damaged by recent hurricanes. Stonington’s Guylaine “Sky” Nicol and Captain Sequoia Sun are […]
New England Science & Sailing Foundation Hosts Catch a Curl Youth Surf Competition
STONINGTON, CT – New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), Westerly Recreation Department and Narragansett Surf Shop announce the sixth annual “Catch a Curl” Youth Surf Competition. The event will be held at the Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Avenue) in Rhode Island on Saturday, September 16th. Catch a Curl is open to beginners through […]
NESS Hosts 5th Annual NESS Fest and Celebrates 15 Years of Serving the Community
STONINGTON, CT. New England Science & Sailing (NESS) Foundation is kicking off their summer season and celebrating 15 years of serving the community at their fifth annual NESS Fest on Saturday, June 24 (11am-3pm). This free event will feature fun activities including sailing, kayaking, and stand up paddleboarding. NESS Fest participants are welcome to enjoy […]
New England Science & Sailing Foundations Announces Winning Artists in Annual Statewide Drawing Contest
STONINGTON, CT. New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) announced this year’s winning artists for the statewide calendar drawing contest entitled “Long Island Sound and Its Watershed: What It Means to Me.” The annual drawing contest is open to all Connecticut students currently in Grades K-6. Grace McKee of Niantic Center School was named the […]
New England Science & Sailing (NESS) Hires Marggie Slichter as Director of Advancement
STONINGTON, CT – New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) welcomes Marggie Slichter as their new Director of Advancement. Slichter is the former the Director of Alumni and Parent Giving Programs at Northfield Mount Hermon School (Mount Hermon, MA). Slichter has over 15 years of experience in fundraising and managing volunteers at Northfield Mount Hermon […]
NESS Receives Awards from US Sailing
NESS and two of its employees received US Sailing Community Sailing Awards for their 2016 achievements. US Sailing is the governing body for the sport of sailing in the United States while its Community Sailing Committee promotes and supports community sailing across the country. US Sailing’s Community Sailing awards recognize organizations and individuals who have […]
New England Science & Sailing Foundation Looking For Young Artists To Participate In Annual Drawing Contest
STONINGTON, CT. New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is looking for young artists to participate in a drawing contest for a calendar entitled “Long Island Sound and Its Watershed: What It Means to Me.” NESS took over the contest last year from Long Island Sound Foundation, which oversaw the contest for 19 years. NESS, […]
