Great Story: Gaining Confidence Through Powerboating
When I take students on a powerboat to learn how to drive, I have to watch their every move to keep them safe during the experience. At the beginning of the course, the first drive is usually an easy one learning to drive away from the dock and then back to the dock at slow […]
NESS Gift Guide
Still shopping for those last few gifts? We can help! [vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”1. Shop Online!” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Looking for holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list? Look no further! Gear up for any adventure by shopping at NESS’s online store! Don’t see something you like in our online shop? No problem! Just add the NESS […]
Great Story: Adaptive Sailing
by Kali “Orca” Cika After years away from the water, Cynthia, a former Stonington resident, was overjoyed to take the helm of Sweet Caroline, one of our adaptive sailing boats. This 23-foot keelboat is uniquely outfitted for sailors like Cynthia, who has decreased mobility due to stroke. She gracefully used the bars and connective benches […]
Great Story: Perseverance
by Lauren “Noodle” Barber “Last year I was in the back of the group, but this year, I’M IN THE FRONT!” a student kayaking close on my tail exclaimed as he zipped through the water with a big smile on his face. “That’s amazing!” I replied, “Maybe you can share what you learned with other […]
Adaptive Swimming with The Light House
Swimming and safety in the water is for everyone! This winter, NESS is providing a “Learn to Swim” program for students from The Learning Campus of The Light House Voc-Ed Center. This program is focused on learning how to stay safe in the water and developing new swimming skills. The Light House is a school […]
Great Story: Hidden in Plain Site
by Megan “Spyro” Strand via GIPHY “Stop, put down your GPS and look.” Whenever I give these instructions I always think of the Ferris Bueller quote: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” It’s true, often our students are criticized for always having […]
3 Ways You Can #OptOutside on Black Friday!
Don’t spend your Black Friday in busy shopping malls, #OptOutside! REI began a national campaign to get people outdoors by closing their stores and giving their employees a paid day off to enjoy nature on Black Friday. REI chooses life outdoors, and so do we! Not only will you get some fresh air, but time […]
How to use GiveSmart!
We are excited to use GiveSmart at our Gala this weekend for our Silent Auction and Giving Tree. Take a look at this video to learn more about how to use GiveSmart!
Longtime Educational Leader Chosen to Serve as Executive Director of Education at NESS
Longtime Educational Leader Chosen to Serve as Executive Director of Education at New England Science & Sailing Foundation Eric Isselhardt, PhD, named NESS’s first Executive Director of Education STONINGTON, CT: A veteran executive with deep experience in both nonprofit and for-profit educational organizations has been selected to serve as the new Executive Director of Education […]
One week out from our Gala!
The countdown is on! We are just about sold out of tickets (grab yours today if you haven’t already!) and are looking forward to our Gala on November 2nd. Here are a few updates for Gala goers and those participating from home: GiveSmart We are excited to use online bidding for our Silent Auction and […]
