The northern capital of the Russian Federation - St. Petersburg - is a water city by its geographical location, since the territory of St. Petersburg is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea. Therefore, the water theme and St. Petersburg have always been close to each other. From the time of Peter I to the present day, sailing is actively developing and improving in the city, and yacht clubs are being created.
There is also a Sailing Academy , in which children and adults study. In it, they learn the intricacies of maritime affairs, build yachts with their own hands, participate in competitions.
A few words about the story
It is known that the first yacht club in St. Petersburg appeared in 1718 with the assistance of Peter I.
Currently, there are 15 yacht clubs in the city, including water-motor clubs and yacht rental companies.
Every year, starting from 1948, in St. Petersburg, the Sailing Race “Big Neva Cup” is held, which was organized and conducted by Valentin Semenov (until 2005). From 2007 - again, according to the longstanding tradition, the event was resumed.
Sailing Academy
In St. Petersburg, "under the sails" of this unique educational institution , a team of true lovers of their craft, professionals, true adherents of water sports has gathered.
The academy is studying more than two hundred students - athletes. While they are juniors, but already masterfully cope with the tasks.
In an educational institution, training programs are designed for such groups of children:
- kids (from 4 years old);
- from 7 years and older (class "Optimist");
- marine school for children 10-16 years old.
Description
Consider each group of the Academy of Sailing in St. Petersburg (Russia).
Kids from the age of 4 years are engaged with teachers in a classroom specially equipped for them. Here, with the help of the game, children study the cardinal points, natural phenomena, continents, seas and oceans, and world geography.
This is a new educational program for the smallest, helps students in 3 years to master basic knowledge about water and the Earth, expand the horizons of perception of the world. Here, children read sea tales, gradually master the small yacht “Kid” in the pool.
The Optimist group is students from 7 years old who begin to take their first steps in the world of large yacht sports. Pupils undergo training in the aquatic environment, namely: in national, international, Olympic classes of yachts. In the summer, children go to a sports camp, and during the school year take part in large-scale sailing competitions (at the level of the country and the world), winning first places with valuable prizes.
Active support in the conduct of sailing regattas (national and international) "Optimists of the Northern Capital" is provided by PJSC Gazprom. It is known that this largest company is investing quite a lot of money in the development of sports in Russia.
The marine school for teens 10-16 years old helps children to truly delve into the history of the fleet, learn the main skills of a real sailor. Also, within the framework of the school, students learn to construct boats with their own hands, but under the guidance of experienced craftsmen.
Reviews on the Academy of Sailing (St. Petersburg)
Children are a real miracle in life. They learn this world eagerly, absorb new knowledge with interest. It’s also so cool when the direction that they have been doing since childhood makes them glow from the inside, work, and in the future, perhaps, connect their lives with a business that they like.
How native children who study at the Academy of Sailing (St. Petersburg) respond, they really like this lesson.
- Parents are always interested in how the training goes.
- Support during the competition.
- Track where and how events, competitions are held.
- Children notice happy faces and burning eyes.
- Children observe the development of industriousness and determination.
Sailing is a symbol of the city, another facet of such a different and interesting St. Petersburg!