Wind & Water Learning Center
in Orange Beach
Looking for a unique way to hit the water? Locals know of a little treasure on the banks of Wolf Bay called the Wind & Water Learning Center. An initiative of the City of Orange Beach, the incredible waterfront center offers an array of activities including sail lessons, paint and paddle kayak excursions, sail camps, and full moon paddles.
During the summer months, dozens of school-age children get their sea legs during sail camp, a series of three courses for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Each course is a week-long, three hours per day, and ends in a regatta. The young sailors cruise the bay waters in either an Optimist sailboat or a Sunfish boat. Sail camp is open to ages 7 to 14, and you don't have to be a local to participate.
Don't worry if you can't make it to camp! You can also arrange private sailing lessons with the Wind and Water Learning Center. Friends, families, and couples are welcome to book an appointment. Participants will learn sailing 101 and try their hands at knot tying, rigging the boat, capsizing, and basic maneuvering.
Kayakers will enjoy dipping their paddles in the water at the Wind & Water Learning Center, as well. Group kayak events are held throughout the year. From lessons for first-timers to full moon paddles under the stars, it's a great way to spend an afternoon or evening on the bay.
If you want to get artsy on the water, get a group together and sign up for a paint and paddle trip. On these excursions, you'll paint a watercolor scene of your surroundings while you're out on the water.
