2025 Season
Check out our Spring- Summer programs for all ages
Sailing, Windsurfing, Intro to Wing Foil & SUP
Our name is short for Norwalk Sailing School. The Sailing school site at Calf Pasture Beach has been established in the 1960's by then mayor of Norwalk -open for the public's use and enjoyment. Since then, generations of sailors and windsurfers have sailed through weaving their stories and taking memories with them. Everyone knows us as NSS.
Our focus is two-fold: passion and precision.
We are driven by the aim to teach you top form and strong fundamentals while sharing our passion for dynamism of watersports.
If looking to learn a new outdoor sport or find an iconic summer sailing program for your kid, you're in the right place.
Sign up for our sailing and wind sports courses to kick-start your journey into the world of sailing, windsurfing or wingfoiling.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, our courses offer expert guidance and practical training to get you on the water in right away.
If you are looking for one time Intro Classes to Windsurfing and Sailing, passing a Sailing test for our fleet rental program and renting equipment, booking a sailing tour- please navigate to Rentals & Booking
Updates
We're a couple of weeks from unpacking and rolling out our Spring operations. Read the quick update as it relates to sailing, camp, sailboat and SUP rentals and other services.
Read MorePrograms
We offer sailing for adults and youth, windsurfing and intro to wingfoiling for teenagers and adults We run after school and Home School group and private courses in Spring and Fall
BEGINNER JUNIOR SAILING
a series of eight 1 week Learn to Sail summer sessions for complete beginner sailors ages 7+. Progressive development over the course of multiple sessions Dinghy Sailing June 23-August 15, 2025
MOREINTERMEDIATE JUNIOR SAILING
a series of eight 1 week sessions focused on development of sailing techniques course for returning campers or non beginner sailors. June 23-August 15, 2025
MOREADVANCED JUNIOR SAILING
a series of eight 1 week sessions focused on development of advanced sailing techniques and introductory windsurfing course for returning campers or non beginner sailors. June 23-August 15, 2025
MORESPRING SAILING 2025
Small Boat sailing development 2.5 hour intensive- afterschool hours. Foundations of seamanship and dinghy sailing per US Sailing Small Boat I Curriculum. May-June 2025
MOREFALL 2025 SAILING DEVELOPMENT
Refine your skipper and crew skills on two person racing dinghies: Schedule: Tuesdays, and/or Wednesdays and/or Thursdays 4-6:30 pm for non-beginners 8 weeks US Sailing Curriculum Small Boat Sailing
MOREHomeschool Group Sailing
US Sailing Curriculum Small Boat Sailing Beginners & Advanced Sign up for Spring 2025 6 weeks, May 5-June 13
MOREEarly/Late Summer '25 Junior Sailing/Intro to Windsurf
Sailing/ windsurfing 3 hour intensive-independent sailors only (intermediate to advanced skill level) June 16-20 August 18-22 August 25-29
MORECatamaran Sailing
Learn to Sail a Hobie cat Contact Us
Sailing Lessons
Learn the basics of sailing and navigate the open waters with our experienced instructors. Our sailing lessons are designed for beginners and cover everything from rigging the sail to advanced navigation techniques.
SAILING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Our Sailing Instructor Training provides a thorough curriculum designed to cover all aspects of sailing instruction, from safety procedures to advanced sailing techniques. Ages 15+
MOREWindsurfing Progression Course
Build upon Beginner skills to progress in your Windsurfing experience
Windsurfing Lessons
Discover the exhilarating sport of windsurfing with our professional instructors. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to refine your skills, our windsurfing lessons will help you master the art of riding the waves with the wind at your back.
MOREWingfoiling Classes
Take to the skies with our wingfoiling classes, where you'll learn how to harness the power of the wind and soar over the water. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of mastering this thrilling water sport.
Sail to Norwalk Islands
MOREBeginner SUP/Paddleboard lesson
Learn basic SUP technique
Rentals & Booking
Sailing Tour of Norwalk Islands
MOST POPULAR- 1.5 hours tour, capacity of 3 participants per boat
Contact
- 50 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
- Inside Norwalk Public Beach
- +1-2038521857
- hello@norwalksailing.org
- April -October 2025
