Summer Sailing Registration Alert
Summer Sailing Registration opens on February 12th.
URI Faculty and Staff can register in person at Mackal Field House from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. All other members may register in person or online starting at 1:00 PM.
Program information is below.
Sailing is one of the few sports where size, physical strength, and gender, are equalized on the water. The URI instructional program is based on camaraderie, respect, fun, and learning. It is our hope that the skills learned in our programs will provide the foundation to learn lifelong skills.
Our Team is dedicated to promoting recreational sailing, proper instruction, water safety, and environmental responsibility in a friendly, welcoming environment. On behalf of the Sailing Staff, Instructors, and the Department of Campus Recreation we are excited that you choose to spend the summer with us.
2025 Youth Summer Sailing Information
Tadpoles, Youth Beginner/Intermediate, and Water Sports
| Summer Sailing 2025 Youth Schedule | Dates | Levels | Community | Faculty/Staff |
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| Session 1 | June 23rd - June 26th | Tadpoles (Ages: 6 & 7) Beginner/Intermediate (Ages: 8-17) Water Sports (Ages: 8-17) | $175.00 $335.00 $160.00 | $145.00 $275.00 $135.00 |
| Session 2 | June 30th - July 3rd | Tadpoles (Ages: 6 & 7) Beginner/Intermediate (Ages: 8-17) Water Sports (Ages: 8-17) | $175.00 $335.00 $160.00 | $145.00 $275.00 $135.00 |
| Session 3 | July 7th - July 10th | Tadpoles (Ages: 6 & 7) Beginner/Intermediate (Ages: 8-17) Water Sports (Ages: 8-17) | $175.00 $335.00 $160.00 | $145.00 $275.00 $135.00 |
| Session 4 | July 14th - July 17th | Tadpoles (Ages: 6 & 7) Beginner/Intermediate (Ages: 8-17) Water Sports (Ages: 8-17) | $175.00 $335.00 $160.00 | $145.00 $275.00 $135.00 |
| Session 5 | July 21st - July 24th | Tadpoles (Ages: 6 & 7) Beginner/Intermediate (Ages: 8-17) Water Sports (Ages: 8-17) | $175.00 $335.00 $160.00 | $145.00 $275.00 $135.00 |
| Session 6 | July 28th - July 31st | Tadpoles (Ages: 6 & 7) Beginner/Intermediate (Ages: 8-17) Water Sports (Ages: 8-17) | $175.00 $335.00 $160.00 | $145.00 $275.00 $135.00 |
| Session 7 | August 4th - August 7th | Tadpoles (Ages: 6 & 7) Beginner/Intermediate (Ages: 8-17) Water Sports (Ages: 8-17) | $175.00 $335.00 $160.00 | $145.00 $275.00 $135.00 |
| Session 8 | August 11th - August 14th | Tadpoles (Ages: 6 & 7) Beginner/Intermediate (Ages: 8-17) Water Sports (Ages: 8-17) | $175.00 $335.00 $160.00 | $145.00 $275.00 $135.00 |
Tadpole
Ages: 6 & 7
A camp for the youngest of sailors, filled with sailing basics and age-appropriate outdoor ecology. Throughout the day, campers will engage in hands-on activities and sail on the bay. Prerequisites: Campers should be prepared to do a brief swim check while wearing a personal flotation device (PFD).
Learn-to-Sail Camp – Beginners
Ages: 8-17
Campers will learn the basics of rigging, points of sail, sailing maneuvers, safety, and recovery in a safe, fun environment. Certified instructors lead a variety of land- and water-based activities designed to promote comfort and independence in the boat. This camp is open to all sailors looking for an introduction to sailing or to brush up on skills learned last year. Prerequisites: Basic swimming proficiency.
Learn-to-Sail Camp – Intermediate
Ages: 12-17
This camp is a perfect follow-up to the Beginners Camp, or, an ideal choice for young sailors who are already comfortable with the basics. Following a review of nomenclature and basic rigging, safety, and sailing maneuvers, sailors will advance to on-the-water activities that consolidate existing skills and teach new ones during longer sails. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Beginners Camp. Able to right a capsized boat. Able to execute controlled tacks and jibes. Knowledgeable of basic sail trim. Ages 9-12 per Sailing Coordinator approval.
Watersports Adventures
Ages: 8-17
Each week campers will explore the water from a variety of watercrafts, including kayaks, paddleboards, and possibly sailboats. Campers enjoy excursions to interesting locations along the waterfront as well as learning some STEM education lessons along the way.
2025 Adult Summer Sailing Information
Adult Beginner and Intermediate
| Summer Sailing 2025 Adult Schedule | Dates | Levels | Community | Faculty/Staff |
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| Session 1 | June 23rd - July 3rd | Beginner | $340.00 | $280.00 |
| Session 2 | July 7th - July 17th (Beginner) | Beginner | $340.00 | $280.00 |
| Session 3 | July 21st - July 31th | Intermediate | $340.00 | $280.00 |
| Session 4 | August 4th - August 14th | Open: Any Level | $340.00 | $280.00 |
Transfers
Class transfers must be made no later than one week prior to the scheduled start date; provided space availability by emailing the Coordinator of Sailing.
Cancellations / Refund Policy
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No refund will be provided for Sailing and Kayak Memberships, one week after day of purchase.
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All cancellations requests must be made by submitting a Campus Recreation Refund Request form for each participant. A $25 Administration fee will be accrued for each program cancellation if made at least two weeks prior to the program start date. A 30% administration fee will be accrued if cancellation is made within two weeks of the scheduled start date.
Summer Sailing Program Fleet
The 8′ Optimist Pram is a perfect boat for beginner sailors. The Optimist is easily sailed by our young sailors due to its wide stable hull, making it hard to tip over. Water automatically drains from the boat, making it safe to sail, and are appealing in their multiple color options. The Optimist is made of a safe, virtually unbreakable plastic that is very forgiving when you bump other boats or land at the dock.
The RS Quest is a 14′ dinghy that can accommodate two or more sailors depending on their size. It’s simple, fun, and stable to sail, and can be used by older beginners all the way through our more advanced sailors. The boom is high above people’s head for safety, and the boat is also made with rotomoulded plastic. That means you can bump into things–but our skilled sailing instructors will teach you how to not do that!