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WHAT WE DO

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.
Learn to Wingfoil
Learn to Wing in Steps 1-3 Progression
Programs & Services
If you are looking for pre-scheduled series of sailing and windsurfing classes, junior sailing program Spring-Summer-Fall, check out the Programs tab and follow links to Sign-Up
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

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 six 1 week Learn to Sail summer sessions for complete beginner sailors ages 7+. Progressive development over the course of multiple sessions Dinghy Sailing June 22-July 31, 2026

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INTERMEDIATE JUNIOR SAILING

a series of six 1 week sessions focused on development of sailing techniques course for returning campers or non beginner sailors. June 22-July 31, 2026

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ADVANCED JUNIOR SAILING

a series of six 1 week sessions focused on development of advanced sailing techniques and introductory windsurfing course for returning campers or non beginner sailors. June 22-July 31, 2026

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Early/Late Summer '26 Junior Sailing Clinics

Sailing intensive, small groups only ( TBA Please contact us for details

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Windsurfing Beginner Course

Learn to Windsurf and Progressive Development

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Windsurfing 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.

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Wingfoiling Course Steps 1-3

Take to the skies with our wingfoiling classes, where you'll learn how to harness the power of the wing and hydrofoil and soar over the water. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of mastering this thrilling water sport in 3 part series.

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Learn to Sail Step I

Adult Beginner Small Boat Sailing Course Step I

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Learn to Sail Step II

Become a confident skipper and gain the skills to charter sailing dinghies

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GIFT CARDS

Give a gift of active recreation on our beautiful Long Island Sound!

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Beginner SUP/Paddleboard lesson

Learn basic SUP technique

Sail to Norwalk Islands

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GIFT CARDS

Give the gift of novel active experiences in nature

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  •  7/2/2025 11:13 AM

Come in for kayaking, SUP, Sailing tours, rentals or clinics this 4th of July weekend Extended hours 4th of July 9-7 pm 5th of July 10-7 pm 6th of July 10-7pm

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  •  6/27/2025 08:24 AM

July Sailing Camp

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  •  5/19/2025 10:39 AM

OPEN HOUSE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! TRY KAYAKS, SUP, SAILING AND WINDSURFING

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  •  3/19/2025 01:39 PM

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.

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  • 50 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
  • Inside Norwalk Public Beach