Frequently Asked Questions

Where can we stay in Oriental?
There are a variety of lodging options for families staying in Oriental, or near-by locations.  

What are the hours of your program?
Program Times 9:00am – 5:00pm.  Drop-off and pick-up may be no more than 30 minutes prior and 30 minutes after scheduled times (8:30 – 5:30)

Where is the drop-off and pick-up location?

Drop-off and Pick-up will be at the Town of Oriental Public Kayak Launch (next to Public Boat Launch, in the western-most section of the map).   Some days, pick-up may be at an alternate location due to inclement weather (Bow to Stern Yacht Service Office located on the corner of Hodges and Water St.) or a swimming day (Village Club Health & Fitness located on NC-55).  We will inform you any days that alternate pick-up will be used or a sign will be left on the boat racks.



What do I bring each day?
Youth Sailors MUST provide their own:

USCG approved PFD that is sized appropriately
Water shoes that fit appropriately (preferably closed toe)
Lunch and beverage (preferably water) each day (cooler/refrigerator is NOT available)
Water bottle full of water each day

Sunscreen (already applied in the AM), hat and sunglasses


What happens if the weather is not safe for sailing?
In case of inclement weather, we will have class-room time at Bow to Stern Yacht Services’ Office which is walking distance from the water/boat ramp.





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Contact us at:
Bow to Stern Youth Sailing Program
PO Box 596
Oriental NC 28571
Ph: 252-474-6000 Fax: 252-249-2424
sailingschool@aol.com
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