Adult Sailing Lessons
- Session 1: June 30-July 16
- Session 2: July 21-August 6
Classes Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays, 4pm – 7pm
Curriculum
- Wind direction
- Principles of sailing
- Safety
- Points of sail
- Seamanship
- Sailing techniques
- Recreational sailing
- Navigation
- Sailing courses
Registration Forms
Please mail registration forms to:
Amanda Callahan
Waterfront Coordinator/Head Sailing Coach
Department of Athletics
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
- Beginner Camp 1: June 29-July 10
- Beginner Camp 2: July 13-July 24
- Intermediate Camp 3: July 27-August 7
All camp sessions are Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm.
No experience necessary for beginner classes.
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.
Registration Forms
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. Additionally, we have a 16’ Apollo daysailor and a 22’ Ensign sailboat. A 16’ inflatable is used by the instructors as a safety boat.
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 or lessons.