Adult Sailing Lessons

• Session 1: June 24-July 10
• Session 2:  July 15-July 31

Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5pm – 7pm

Beginner Curriculum

• Wind direction
• Principles of sailing
• Safety
• Points of sail
• Seamanship
• Sailing techniques
• Recreational sailing

Intermediate Curriculum

• Navigation
• Sailing courses
• Distance sailing
• Refining basic sailing knowledge
• Racing techniques

Please mail registration forms to:
Amanda Callahan
Waterfront Coordinator/Head Sailing Coach
Department of Athletics
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809

Youth Sailing Camp 

• Beginner Camp 1: June 23-July 3*
• Beginner Camp 2: July 7-July 18
• Intermediate Camp 3: July 21-August 1

All camp sessions are Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.

*No class Friday, July 4th.

No experience necessary.

Curriculum will include:

• Safety
• Safe seamanship
• Sail trim and points of sail
• Proper rigging and de-rigging
• Knots
• Maneuvering: Tacks, Jibes
• Capsizing safety and recovery

Age: 12-16 years old
Capacity: Each session will be limited to 8 students
Liability: Parents must sign off on emergency and safety papers
Location: Campus waterfront, and pool for swimming
Lunch: 12-1pm, options to eat at The Commons with personal payment, or bring your own.
Poor Weather: If unsafe conditions exist, camp will be held in athletic and recreational facilities, or take field trips to numerous sailing manufacturers and museums in the area.

Please mail registration forms to:
Amanda Callahan
Waterfront Coordinator/Head Sailing Coach
Roger Williams University
Department of Athletics
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809

Boats Used

The boats used will be Flying Juniors, small, 2-3 person self rescuing sailing dinghies. The boats have 2 sails, and are about 13 ft long. They are a popular boat for instruction and training and work well for beginner lessons.

First Come First Served

We will accept registrations on a first come, first served basis. Please contact me via phone or e-mail if you have any questions about the camp.