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11/06/2019 11:01 PM

Changing Climate, Boater SafetyTopics at Shoreline Sailing Club


The Shoreline Sailing Club will offer discussions on the changing climate and its effect on beaches, along with boater safety in November.Photo courtesy of the Shoreline Sailing Club

The Shoreline Sailing Club will two discussions in November. On Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. the topic will be “Storms and Beaches in a Changing Climate” with Dr. James Tait and Brooke Mercaldi of the Werth Center for Coastal and Marine Studies at Southern Connecticut State University. On Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m., the topic will be “Not Your Grandfather’s Lifejacket Anymore,” and how to adjust to changes in boating and boating safety over the years by Skipper Daniel Stadtlander, who has sailed solo to Bermuda several times. Both will be at the Westbrook Elks Lodge, 142 Seaside Avenue, Westbrook. New members are welcome to all meetings of the Shoreline Sailing Club; no prior sailing experience is needed. While boating is the primary focus, the club’s calendar includes many other social activities throughout the year. For more information, follow the club on Facebook or visit www.shorelinesailingclub.com.