General Information About Edgewood Sailing School

Safety At Edgewood Sailing School

At Edgewood Sailing School, safety is our top priority—especially when it comes to our youth programs. Instructors are U.S. Sailing certified and trained in first aid, CPR, and on-water rescue techniques. Students always wear life jackets while on the docks and in boats, and class sizes are kept small to ensure close supervision. Our well-maintained fleet, clear safety protocols, and consistent communication with parents ensure that every young sailor can learn and grow in a secure, supportive environment. Our instructors are constantly alert for deviations from normal procedures, potentially hazardous conditions and are able to react accordingly.

Our staff takes great care in selecting the appropriate activity for a class on a given day. In addition to taking into account the level of skill and ability, size and age of the students, they consider criteria such as weather and other potential hazards when deciding how to conduct a class.

Our instructors understand the weather and local environmental conditions. We monitor a weather radio and receive periodic reports through the Internet. Once bad weather is predicted, the staff acts conservatively and plans alternate activities to keep a class on shore.

Swim Test

The parent/guardian of our Youth Program sailors will be asked to sign off on if there cild can swim 25 yards or tread water for over a minute. 

Lifejackets

Personal flotation devices (lifejackets) must be worn at all times when on or near the water. Lifejackets need to be properly identified with the owner’s name and should be inspected regularly to insure that it is in good functioning condition (no missing straps, torn zippers, exposed or waterlogged flotation). 

Footwear

Shoes that cover toes and encircle the foot must be worn at all times. This includes land activities as well as on the water work and involves everyone – students, instructors, aides and program administration.

What to Bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Hat
  • Snack
  • Lunch (for full day classes)

Staff

Youth Program Director
          Skylar Batz
Adult/Community Program Director
          Catherine White
Fleet Manager
          Jonathan Howard 

Edgewood Sailing School Board of Directors

President
Andrew Belcher
Vice President
George Shuster, Jr.
Secretary
Chris Lee
Treasurer
Sarah Kales Lee

Board Members

  • Bill Grenga [Emeritus]
  • Kara Aarda
  • Will Cotta
  • Andrew  Belcher
  • James Fraser
  • Marlene Kirshenbaum
  • Chris Lee
  • Sarah Kales Lee
  • George Shuster, Jr.
  • H. Curtis Spalding
  • Patrice Milos Spalding
  • Katerina Stepanova
  • Stephanie VanPatten

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