FAQs

Generally, if you have a reoccurring conflict with practice, we do not recommend taking sailing for PE credit. However, please join the club and come when you are able.

If you are a beginner, you should not worry about buying specific sailing gear. It can be expensive. If you enjoy sailing, we recommend buying a life jacket that feels comfortable, but we have some available to borrow. To sail, we require closed-toe shoes (like sandals or sneakers, not flip flops) that can get wet and layers as fall gets colder. We will sail in light rain.

For more experienced sailors, we will sail unless there is lightning. Be prepared for colder weather, we can attend regattas through the end of October. Spray or foul-weather gear, a layer or two to put under it, and sailing boots are recommended for the second half of the season. Please, bring your life jacket from home so we have enough for beginners. 

Yes, the race team attend 3-6 regattas each fall, usually in the Boston area.

The race team practices in 420's, the learn to sail program uses sunfish.