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NORFOLK, Virginia (July 31, 2024) Five Advanced Junior Sailing camp students take off from the pier during the Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk’s Morale, Welfare Recreation (MWR) Advanced Junior Sailing camp July 31, 2024. The NAVSTA Norfolk’s MWR Sailing Center and Marina offers both beginners and advanced sailing classes for children ages eight to 12-years-old during the summer season. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY BOATSWAIN’S MATE 3RD CLASS JESSICA NUNES)
Kids take to the sea at Norfolk MWR’s Advanced Junior Sailing Camp Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Nunes Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs Office
NORFOLK, Va. — Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) hosted their annual Advanced Junior Sailing camp at the installations Sailing Center and Marina July 29 through August 2, 2024. After completing a Beginners Junior Sailing camp, children, age eight to 12-years-old are eligible to attend the advanced sailing course. This year’s camp, led by Michael Klinck, a certified U.S. Sailing Level 1 instructor volunteering with MWR, had five kids in
attendance who have previously attended sailing camps. “I’ve had these students before for multiple years,” said Klinck. “In advanced sailing we tailor to each students needs individually; we start with a refresher course on basics each morning to understand what they have retained before heading out to the pier.” Early each morning, the students begin the day by boarding a Hobie Getaway sailboat, hoisting up two sails and setting up lines on the boat. After setup, Klinck reviews the kids’ work, and once deemed satisfacTurn to Sailing Camp, Page 5
NORFOLK, Virginia (July 31, 2024) Dylan Guill, a U.S. Sailing Level 1 instructor, and five Advanced Junior Sailing camp students sail into open water during the Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk’s Morale, Welfare Recreation (MWR) Advanced Junior Sailing camp July 31, 2024. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY BOATSWAIN’S MATE 3RD CLASS JESSICA NUNES)
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth ®
All-new reimagined show coming to Norfolk in March 2025!
Press Release NORFOLK, Va. — Experience the thrill of a lifetime as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® returns with a reimagined edition of The Greatest Show On Earth® produced by the worldwide leader in live entertainment experiences, Feld Entertainment. This iconic production, designed to entertain today’s families, brings together 75 performers from 18 different nationalities, showcasing over 50 exhilarating circus acts in a fast-paced, action-packed two-hour show. The all-new Ringling will be performing March 21-23, 2025, at Scope Arena in Norfolk. This isn’t just any circus. This is The Greatest Show On Earth that blends breathtaking stunts, high-energy performances, and laugh-out-loud moments that keep everyone on the edge of their seats. This all-new Ringling production is for everyone, from kids to grandparents, making it the perfect family entertainment experience. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new
to the circus, there is no other show like this to create lasting family memories. Fans can expect to be fully immersed in a 360-degree viewing experience that brings the action to life all around them. The arena floor becomes the ultimate playground, where gravity-defying stunts and thrilling performances unfold right before their eyes. Audiences will leave the show feeling inspired and believing that anything is possible. They’ll witness real people who have dedicated their lives to perfecting their talent, performing acts unique only to Ringling such as: The never-before-seen triangular highwire and the crisscross flying trapeze add layers of complexity to traditional circus acts, allowing fans to see more action and more performers simultaneously. A high-energy BMX bike stunt scene, where bikes and riders flip high above the arena on ramps and trampolines is an adrenaline rush for the crowd. Turn to Ringling Bros., Page 5
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