Youth Learn to Sail Classes
for Winter and Spring
The Newport Sea Base provides beginning to advanced sailing classes to youth, ages 7 to 18. With thirty-five sailboats, ranging from 9' to 30', students learn in age appropriate, as well as skill-appropriate, boats. Each set of boats also have two sizes of sails in order to sail in a wide range of conditions, enabling your sailor to experience as much time on the water as possible.
Please select an option below for Winter and Spring sailing:
Sailing Level 1 (Four consecutive SATURDAYS)
From the first day in this BEGINNING sailing class, students will be on the water, learning to rig the boat, steer, tack, and jibe. Entering the awesome world of sailing, they will improve their self-confidence, teamwork, judgment, and responsibility. Please enroll under the appropriate age group.
(Ages 7 +)
(4 consecutive Saturdays)
Saturday Sailing Classes:
Elementary Sail 1 (Ages 7 - 9)
Junior Sail 1 (Ages 10 - 12)
Teen Sail 1 (Ages 13 - 17
Fee: $299
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday Dates:
2024: 1/13-2/3, 2/10-3/2, 3/9-3/30, 5/4-5/25
Sailing Level 2 (Four consecutive SATURDAYS)
In this INTERMEDIATE class, sailors will refine his or her boat handling skills in increased wind conditions while working on communication and sportsmanship. Please enroll in the appropriate age group listed below.
(Ages 7 +)
(4 consecutive Saturdays)
Saturday Sailing Classes:
Elementary Sail 1 (Ages 7 - 9)
Junior Sail 1 (Ages 10 - 12)
Teen Sail 1 (Ages 13 - 17
Fee: $299
Time: 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Saturday Dates:
2024: 1/13-2/3, 2/10-3/2, 3/9-3/30, 5/4-5/25