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    Sail your worries away

  • Our private big boat sailing lessons teach you how to make the bay your oyster.

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  • What sets our lessons apart

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    Fully personalized

    Your captain will customize your lessons to suit your interests and experience level, whether you're a beginner or just want to improve your knowledge.

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    Learn on the water & at "school"

    In addition to hands-on experience aboard our 51-foot sailboat, your captain will also provide "classroom" content to expand your knowledge so you can get more bang for your buck.

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    Live the lifestyle

    Cruising is about more than just sailing. Your captain will give you insider tips on how to make the most of the cruising lifestyle on Narraganset Bay and beyond.

     

    (Pirate instruction is optional)

  • What you'll learn

    Lessons are customized to your interests and experience level, and may include these topics:

    How to get started

    General seamanship

    Sailing techniques & theory

    Sail trim / handling

    Boat prep & maintenance

    Docking, mooring & anchoring

    Negotiating harbors & ports

    Navigation, charts & currents

    Rules of the road

    Knots

    Safety systems & crisis mitigation

    Crew overboard recovery

    Motoring & engine maintenance

    Weather condition monitoring

    Night & heavy weather sailing

    Electronics & VHF radio usage

    Dinghy operation & maintenance

    Dressing for weather & comfort

    Planning & packing for cruises

    Cooking onboard & food storage tips

    Boat, gear & dinghy buying tips

    Documentation & log-keeping

    Life onboard & best places to sail

    Sailing with kids & pets

  • With Captain Jim, you're in good hands

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    Captain Jim

    USCG Licensed Master Captain

    Jim lives and breathes sailing, with over 35 years of experience sailing on Narragansett Bay & New England waterways. He is also a Business Consultant and retired Engineering Department Manager with decades of experience bringing the best out of people.

  • Sail away in Harmony!

     

    PLEASE NOTE:

    NOT CURRENTLY "FOR HIRE".

    FOCUSED ON NON-PROFIT EVENTS

    FOR THE COMMUNITY

     

    All of our private lessons include space for up to 3 students.

    3 hour minimum required per session.

     

    Morning, afternoon & evenings classes available.

     

    Can be canceled or rescheduled up to 72 hours prior to excursion.

    Fully reimbursed or rescheduled if canceled due to weather (see policy details)

     

    Gift Certificates Available

     

    Weekdays

    $XXX/hr.

     

    (as low as $XX/hr. for each student)

     

    PLEASE NOTE:
    NOT CURRENTLY "FOR HIRE".
    FOCUSED ON NON-PROFIT EVENTS
    FOR THE COMMUNITY

    Weekends

    $XXX/hr.

     

    (as low as $XXX/hr. for each student)

     

  • Inquire about sailing lessons

    Water Street East Greenwich RI
    (401) 648-5836