Lessons are tailored to the specific needs of the student(s).
If you enjoy sailing with other women, here's your class! Learn basic skills or develop new perspectives on sailing. Coached by a former Yale sailing team captain, you'll set and trim the main, jib and spinnaker on a Rhodes 19 keelboat while developing your boat handling skills.
A hands-on class to learn all of the skills necessary to safely skipper the club boats, fly a spinnaker, or begin racing. All participants perform tasks based on their experience level.
Participants must demonstrate that they can swim 50 yards at the beginning of the first class.
Dartmouth Physical Education sailing classes Mo, Tu, We or Th, one day per week for seven weeks starting 6-26-23. Meet the bus at 2:30 PM each day in front of Baker Library to ride to the Yacht Club. Sail from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Arrive back on campus at 5:30 PM. Learn how to sail dingys or small keel boats independently at Dartmouth's own sailing facility from experienced instructors and members of the Varsity Sailing Team. Registration ($250) includes membership in the Dartmouth Yacht Club ($75 value) and unlimited use of 22 boats for the summer upon skipper qualification. Participants must complete a 50 yd. swim at the club at the start of their first class..
Classes are for Undergraduates Only
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Section 1: Mondays CRN # 60673
Section 2: Tuesdays CRN # 60674
Section 3: Wednesdays CRN # 60675
Section 4: Thursdays CRN # 60676
A Sailing program discount is available for students receiving Dartmouth scholarship funds as determined by the Financial Aid office. Students must apply for the discount; it is not automatically applied. Click https://recreation.dartmouth.edu/physical-education/registration/pe-discount-application. Students must attend 6 of the 7 classes to receive the discount.
For more information, contact:
Sailing Director John Brady, john.brady@dartmouth.edu or Director of PE and Recreation Joann Brislin, joann.brislin@dartmouth.edu
All adult lessons should be reserved via email to John.Brady@dartmouth.edu. Please pay with cash or check (preferred) at time of lesson.
The weather in this area can and does change quickly. If conditions are considered unsafe or inclement, we reserve the right to postpone and/or refund for any lessons or events that must be canceled at the discretion of the staff.
Please call the facility at 603-632-9389 if the weather looks questionable.