• For our younger yacht club members.
• Class will emphasize safety on the water and on the docks
• while introducing them to the exciting world of sailing fun!
• Children must be 5 years old as of 1/1/08

Beginner & Advanced Beginners Ages 8-11

• For the 1st & 2nd year Beginner.
• Emphasizes safety, the basics of boat handling and sailing skills.
• Curriculum conducive to having fun and making friends.
• Instruction builds upon and expands previously learned sailing skills.

420/Laser Racing: Ages 14-18

• Emphasizes racing tactics, team racing and sportsmanship.
• Regatta participation in events both on and beyond Narragansett Bay.
• Some club 420’s are available, privately owned boats are recommended.
• Racing classes run nine weeks.

Advanced Sailing: Ages 13-18

• (13 yrs old or entering 8th grade, minimum)
• 5ft tall – girls weight 100 pounds/boys weight 120 pounds.
• Taught 420s & Lasers.
• Emphasizes seamanship and highest level of boat handling proficiency.
• Intermediate sailing skills required.
• Runs 8 weeks (Session 1 &2)

Hunter 140: Ages: 11 – 15

• For the junior who enjoys sailing, but is not interested in competitive racing this summer.
• Emphasize seamanship, cruising and sailing skills using a mainsail and a jib.
• Sailors will enjoy making friends, as boat comfortably accommodates 3 sailors.

Big Boat Sailing - Keelboat: Ages 14 – 18

• Experience the thrill of steering, trimming and handling a bigger keelboat.
• Try all positions (bow, mast, pit, trim, steering, navigate).
• By program’s end, the team will be racing around the buoys in Jamestown Tuesday Night series. .