I love summer. I love summer because of the seemingly everlasting sunshine, tan skin, flapping sails, and excited, happy voices. Every year I look forward to climbing mountains, driving fast without fear, hot dogs on the grill, and sailing as much on a beam as possible. But fall, well fall, it gives me goose-bumps and butterflies in my stomach. This weekend I noticed a chill in the air and that indescribable smell that seems to ride on its coat-tails.

Then yesterday, Jen, the Education Director, and I met to discuss our plan for fall. It was amazing! I can’t wait for my first fall at the Community Sailing Center. I hear the wind in fall is fast and you better be a good sailor, or at least know how to go dry side, because that water gets cold quick! As we grow, it is a top priority to stay grounded in the community. We want to make sure to take every opinion or experience into account so when we finally get to move into our big, beautiful building we can hit the ground running as one of the premier Community Sailing Centers in the United States. With the introduction of the WAVES initiative and our long standing dedication to teaching everyone to sail, we have everything to offer and nothing to lose. We have the opportunity to help save Lake Champlain from irreversible pollution damage by introducing all people to the endless fun it has to offer. This fall we have a few dedicated instructors happy to get out on the water with you, in addition to rentals until October 11!

And to all my frosty friends with snowflakes on their minds: it’s almost here, fall is in the air.

-Sarah