Sailing Team

The URI Sailing team has a strong tradition of competitive excellence and a rich history of alumni that includes 26 All-Americans, several Olympians and America’s Cup Sailors.  The team competes in the New England Intercollegiate Sailing Association (NEISA) and sails out of the Robert Paul Arrigan Sailing Center located on the Salt Pond. The sailing fleet includes 18 new FJ’s, 8 420’s and multiple coach boats. 


General Information

Approximate Dues Cost$900 annually
Practice TimesTuesday - Friday 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Practice LocationURI Sailing Center
236 Salt Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
CoachesJoakim Karlsen, Interim Head Coach (joakim.karlsen@uri.edu)
Regional LeagueNEISA (New England Intercollegiate Sailing Association)
National Governing BodyICSA (Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association)
Approximate # of Competitions Per Year80
Team Websiterhodysailing.org
Team Email Addresssailing@etal.uri.edu