CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Spectrum Sailing is holding an autism-friendly sailing camp in Charleston this weekend.
The three-day program hosted by College of Charleston Sailing covers general sailing knowledge with professional instructors, including lessons on:
- Water safety rules
- Wind direction and points of sail
- Boat parts
- On-the-water conditions
- Knots and rigging/de-rigging
Registration is still open for the weekend on the Spectrum Sailing website.
Spectrum Sailing is a nonprofit organization that provides maritime education, programming and outreach for autistic individuals. It is also the only national Autism Sailing Camp.
The nonprofit was founded by sailing enthusiast Scott Herman after facing challenges enrolling his own autistic son in summer camp.
“Sailing has been a lifelong sport for me. The relationships and opportunities sailing has brought to my life are endless,” Herman said. “Those relationships have helped make Spectrum Sailing a reality. It is amazing I was able to share the sport of sailing with my son, but now I get to share it with kids across the country.”
Herman originally built the Sailing Camp in South Carolina.
The program has since expanded from one week in Charleston to eight camps across the country. It will give over 160 kids the chance to attend free sailing camp this year.
You can learn more or donate to Spectrum Sailing on their website www.spectrumsailing.org.
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