American Sailing Association–certified instructor Jim Edwards' dream in February 2008 came to be a summer sailing program with a fleet of wooden Optimist boats and a waiting list in June of that year. Community members and business owners in Oriental and Pamlico County volunteered hundreds of boat-building hours, donated materials, resources...more about Bow To Stern Sailing School
While the average population of Oriental, NC may fall on the older side, the community ensures that children's activities and sailing camps remain open and thriving. Ranging from day camps, weekly church-related camps and full-season YMCA camps for children of all ages and abilities, sailing and water activities remain the most popular attractions for area youths.