All youth classes for 2012 have concluded. Registration for 2025 will open February 1.

Important information for Youth Registration 2024

  • Payment in full is due immediately upon registration. Late payment may result in your spot being given to another student.
  • Classes which offer "Wait List", or which require "Instructor Approval", will not be charged to the family student account until space is available, or the required Approval is confirmed.
  • The Rick MacNeil Scholarship Fund provides several scholarships to kids from families who need help paying for sailing lessons. Only the $25 registration fee will required immediately, while your application is being reviewed.

Youth Classes for 2012

Starter Sailor

Save The Bay discovery

For our younger and/or first-time sailors, the morning will be spent learning first hand the fun of sailing. Our young new sailors will learn about boats, experience sailing with instructors and begin to develop a comfort level with boats. Following a morning of sail, the youngsters will take a boat ride to the neighboring Save The Bay Center for a fun-filled afternoon of Bay-centered activities, fostering a love of Narragansett Bay in our youngest bay-stewards, featuring, for example, bay-exploration, playing the role of lobsterman for the day, or learning about creatures of the bay!

Full day classes meet Monday through Friday 9:00 (drop-off at Edgewood Sailing School) to 4:00 pm (pick-up at Save The Bay Center, Fields Point, 100 Save The Bay Drive, Providence). Morning-only classes end at 12 noon at Edgewood Sailing School.

This program is being run in cooperation between Edgewood Sailing School and Save The Bay, Inc. of Providence, Rhode Island.

Session SS.1, Jun 18–Jun 22 (2012) (Concluded)

Ages 7 to 11.

Full day.

Note that Save the Bay requires a minimum of 6 students for their afternoon ecology program. If fewer than 6 students sign up for this session, then afternoon activities will at the Sailing School.

Tuition: $295 per session, Registration fee: $25

Meets 5 times on Monday–Friday from June 18–June 22 at 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Session SS.1a, Jun 18–Jun 22 (2012) (Concluded)

Ages 7 to 11.

Mornings only.

Tuition: $175.00 per session, Registration fee: $25

Meets 5 times on Monday–Friday from June 18–June 22 at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Session SS.2, Jun 25–Jun 29 (2012) (Concluded) [FULL]

Ages 8 to 11.

Full day.

Tuition: $295 per session, Registration fee: $25

Meets 5 times on Monday–Friday from June 25–June 29 at 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Session SS.2a, Jun 25–Jun 29 (2012) (Concluded) [FULL]

Ages 8 to 11.

Mornings only.

Tuition: $175.00 per session, Registration fee: $25

Meets 5 times on Monday–Friday from June 25–June 29 at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Session SS.3, Jul 2–Jul 6 (2012) (Concluded)

Ages 8 to 11.

Full day. Does not meet July 4th.

Tuition: $260.00 per session, Registration fee: $25

Meets 4 times on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from July 2–July 6 at 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Session SS.3a, Jul 2–Jul 6 (2012) (Concluded)

Ages 8 to 11.

Mornings only. Does not meet on July 4th.

Tuition: $140.00 per session, Registration fee: $25

Meets 4 times on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from July 2–July 6 at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Session SS.4, Jul 9–Jul 13 (2012) (Concluded) [FULL]

Ages 10 to 13.

Full day.

Tuition: $295 per session, Registration fee: $25

Meets 5 times on Monday–Friday from July 9–July 13 at 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Session SS.4a, Jul 9–Jul 13 (2012) (Concluded) [FULL]

Ages 10 to 13.

Mornings only.

Tuition: $175.00 per session, Registration fee: $25

Meets 5 times on Monday–Friday from July 9–July 13 at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Opti Basic/Refresher

fundamentals sailing the Optimist pram

Opti Basic is an exciting, hands-on introduction to sailing held in moderate morning breezes. In Opti Basic, young sailors will develop specific sailing skills that will ready them for stronger breezes and competitive sailing.

Ages 8 to 13.

Session OB.1, Jun 25–Jul 6 (2012) (Concluded) [FULL]

Ages 8 to 13.

Full day. Does not meet on July 4th.

Tuition: $495.00 per session, Registration fee: $25

Meets 9 times on Monday–Friday from June 25–July 6 at 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Session OB.1a, Jun 25–Jul 6 (2012) (Concluded) [FULL]

Ages 8 to 13.

Mornings only. Does not meet on July 4th.

Tuition: $250.00 per session, Registration fee: $25

Meets 9 times on Monday–Friday from June 25–July 6 at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Session OB.3, Jul 2–Jul 13 (2012) (Concluded) [FULL]

Tuition: $250.00 per session, Registration fee: $25

Meets 9 times on Monday–Friday from July 2–July 13 at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Session OB.2, Jul 9–Jul 20 (2012) (Concluded) [FULL]

Ages 8 to 13.

Full day.

Tuition: $550 per session, Registration fee: $25

Meets 10 times on Monday–Friday from July 9–July 20 at 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Session OB.2a, Jul 9–Jul 20 (2012) (Concluded) [FULL]

Ages 8 to 13.

Mornings only.

Tuition: $275.00 per session, Registration fee: $25

Meets 10 times on Monday–Friday from July 9–July 20 at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Opti Intermediate/Refresher

more skills sailing and racing the Opti

Opti Intermediate builds on the basics, introduces more independent sailing at the intermediate level, including the fundamentals of better boat handling and racing. An additional fee (payable to NBYA) is required, if attending the NBYA Opti Regatta #3 on July 31.

Tuition: $600 per session, Registration fee: $25

Session OI.1, Jul 9–Jul 27 (2012) (Concluded) [FULL]

Ages 10 to 14.

Meets 15 times on Monday–Friday from July 9–July 27 at 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Opti Regatta

advanced coaching & practice for the NBYA Opti Regatta #3

This is an intense program to polish racing boat-handling skills in preparation for the third NBYA Opti Regatta.

Sailor must demonstrate the ability to sail at his/her experience level in the regatta, and be up for joining the training. An additional fee (payable to NBYA) is required for attending the NBYA Opti Regatta on July 31.

Best age for this class: 10 to 14

Tuition: $120 per session, Registration fee: $25

Session OR.1, Jul 30–Jul 31 (2012) (Concluded)

Meets 2 times on Mondays, Tuesdays from July 30–July 31 at 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

420 Basic/Refresher

introduction to sailing the Club 420

Introduction to the powerful c420 racing dinghy. Club 420s are the most widely used racing dinghy used by high schools and colleges. Sailors are introduced to the basics of sailing a racing dinghy with Skipper and Crew.

Tuition: $785 per session, Registration fee: $25

Session 420BC, Jun 18–Jul 6 (2012) (Concluded)

Full day. Does not meet on July 4th.

Meets 14 times on Monday–Friday from June 18–July 6 at 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

420 Intermediate/Refresher

Boathandling skills are honed in the c420 racing dinghy. Confident, capable sailors learn how to sail a double-handed dinghy, both as a skipper and as crew. The older young sailors will experience thrill of sailing a faster boat with trapezes and spinnakers. Sailors work a full day of weather options, including the brisker afternoon winds, allowing for introduction of the more demanding performance. Additional regatta fees may apply for July 8 NBYA 420#1, Newport Regatta (7/14-15), and possibly NBYA#2. (Details furnished on-line by regatta organizers.)

Full days Monday-Thursday; only afternoons Friday.

Tuition: $750 per session, Registration fee: $25

Session 420IN, Jul 9–Jul 27 (2012) (Concluded)

Ages 13 to 17.

Meets 12 times on Monday–Thursday from July 9–July 26 at 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Meets 3 times on Fridays from July 13–July 27 at 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

420 Advanced/Regatta

advanced coaching & practice for Barrington regatta days racing

This is an intense program to polish racing boat-handling skills in preparation for the Barrington Regatta (Barrington, RI).

Sailor must demonstrate the ability to sail at his/her experience level in Barrington Regatta, and be up for joining the training. Training is at Edgewood Sailing School August 6 through August 8, followed by participation in the regatta, Thursday August 9 through Friday August 10. Additional regatta fees will apply.

Enrollment requires approval from the Instructor. (Registration will be "wait-list" only, until student receives Instructor's approval.)

Tuition: $250 per session, :

Session 420AR, Aug 6–Aug 10 (2012) (Concluded)

Meets 4 times on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays from August 6–August 10 at 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Meets 1 time on Thursday, August 9 at 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Junior Instructor Training

on-the-job training in Youth Sailing Instructor skills

This is a training program for Junior Instructors open by application. If accepted in the JI program, the JI is assigned for that designated week to assist with the morning Starter Sailor. In exchange, the JI will sail for free in that week's afternoon 420 class. JI application is required separately for each week. The JI must serve for the entire week. This is 9am-4pm full-week commitment.

No classes on July 4. Instructor approval required.

Tuition: no charge, Registration fee: $25

Session JI.1, Jun 18–Jun 22 (2012) (Concluded)

Meets 5 times on Monday–Friday from June 18–June 22 at 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Session JI.2, Jun 25–Jun 29 (2012) (Concluded)

Meets 5 times on Monday–Friday from June 25–June 29 at 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Session JI.3, Jul 2–Jul 6 (2012) (Concluded)

Meets 4 times on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from July 2 - July 6 at 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
(No class on July 4.)

Session JI.4, Jul 9–Jul 13 (2012) (Concluded)

Meets 5 times on Monday–Friday from July 9–July 13 at 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Youth Cruising & Seamanship

sailing outside the harbor

This course is designed for the older, beginning sailor or the experienced junior sailor interested in sailing, more than in racing. These sailors will sail a Rhodes 19, a keelboat, where they will learn the seamanship skills associated with cruising. A sailor that completes Youth Cruising can enroll in the Club 420 class to learn more advanced boat handling and racing.

Best age for this class: 13 to 17

Session YC.1, Jul 16–Jul 20 (2012) (Concluded)

Ages 13 to 17.

One week option.

Tuition: $175.00 per session, Registration fee: $25

Meets 5 times on Monday–Friday from July 16–July 20 at 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Session YC.2, Jul 16–Jul 27 (2012) (Concluded)

Ages 13 to 17.

Two week option.

Tuition: $350.00 per session, Registration fee: $25

Meets 10 times on Monday–Friday from July 16–July 27 at 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Individual instruction and coaching

Individual coaching

Individual coaching is available at all levels of sailing skill, and in all boats in the Edgewood Sailing School Fleet (Opti, SunFish, Laser, c420, Rhodes 19). Lessons are available for 1 hour ($30) or for 2 hours ($50) and may be run for a single day session, or continued over several sessions over several days.

Tuition: $50 per meeting, :

Session Z1 (2012)

Meets by appointment.

Register for this session

Session z1a, Sep 11 (2012) [FULL]

Meets by appointment.

THIS SESSION IS FULL — WAIT LIST ONLY AT THIS TIME

Register for this session

SunFish sailing - youth

Solo on a SunFish

Introduction to sailing the SunFish. Takes advantage of the warm bright weather of autumn.

Topics: Safety, rigging, sailing, transportation and maintenance of the classic SunFish.

All skippers will use Sailing School boats. Class includes individual coaching.

Goal: confident, safe, comfortable sailing on the SunFish.

After the class, skippers may want to continue in the Edgewood Yacht Club - Edgewood Sailing School FrostBite racing, which begins in the Late Fall.

Tuition: $75 per session, :

Session sfy.01, Sep 22–Oct 6 (2012) (Concluded)

Meets 3 times on Saturdays from September 22–October 6 at 9:30 AM–11:30 AM


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