University of

Massachusetts Boston

Division of

Marine Operations

This page is under construction. For more details please contact 617-287-7833 or sail@umb.edu

History

Boats

The Sailing program has a fleet of 14 Cape Cod Mercurys for beginners, 5 Laser sailing boats and 3 Club 420's for more seasoned sailors and 3 Olympic Class Solings for more advanced skippers and crews.

Sailing Program Hours

Season: April - October

Hours of Operation:

• 2008 Spring semester:     Monday, Wednesday, Friday              12 pm - 6pm

• The program for this season will open on April 15, 2008

Membership

Use of the Sailing Program is FREE with a current and valid UMass Boston Student ID Card. Staff, Alumni, Community Members and Visitors are required to purchase a Sailing Membership Card through the Sailing Program Manager. Membership Cards are available to individuals, families, and groups * .

Fees for the Sailing Program are based on the following rates:

• $160 for 12 months pass
• $100 for 60 day pass
• $40 per person for one hour lesson

Learn to Sail

Participants are taught how to sail using US Sailing standards and they learn the necessary safety and maintenance procedures to make the sailing experience a smooth and enjoyable one.

Requirements

Participants are required to take a Performance Test which evaluates their skill in performing basic sailing maneuvers, demonstrating rigging and unrigging, and showing an understanding of safety precautions and right-of-way rules. Passing this test qualifies participants to take out the lasers and Rhodes on solo rides.

Beginners are required to take a minimum of 3-5 lessons * * with an instructor before becoming eligible to take the Performance Test.

All sailors and guests are required to wear:

• A PFD ( Personal Floation Device )  - Life Jacket
• Athelitic shoes ( sneakers or boat shoes)
• no flip-flops , no dress shoes and no sandles

Sailing Lessons

The Sailing Program has well trained sailing instructors who will teach you the following standards and precautions for sailing. Such as:

Sailing and Maneuvering

• Leaving the dock
• Beat, reach, run, jibe and tack
• Getting out of irons
• Proper trim of sail
• Proper trim of boat
• Use of centerboard
• Man overboard procedure
• Landing at dock

Precautions and Safety

• Restricted sailing areas
• Maximum number of people in boats
• Procedure after capsize
• Explain recall signals

Rules of the Road

• Three basic sailing rules
• Right of way between powerboats, sailboats and rowboats 

Rigging the Boat

• Knots
• Step mast, rig boom and sail
• Launch the boat
• Care of boat at dock
• Set sail and make boat ready
• Haul, unrig and leave boat on dock
• Roll sail
• Furl sail on boom
• Rig a small sail
• Proper method of cleating the halyard

Racing

The Sailing Program is currently looking for volunteers interested in training to become part of the UMass Boston Sailing Team. Learn to sail, hone your skills and represent the University at racing events in and around Boston. For more information please contact the Sailing Program Manager.

Events

Team

UMBNA

Employment

If you are interested in joing our team of sailing instructors please contact us.

Contact Information

Call the Sail Shop 617-287-7833, the dock at 617-287-7899 or send an email to sail@umb.edu for questions or to schedule an appointment. Call 617-287-7833 to schedule an appointment.

  * The sailing program has a 12 sailor maximum capacity per group per day

* * The number of lessons required may vary based on participant’s comfort and skill level.

Summer Youth Sailing Program

DMO in association with Courageous Sailing Center (CSC) is proud to bring the Summer Youth Sailing Program to Dorchester . CSC is a non-profit multi-faceted educational and recreational facility that teaches kids from ages 8-18 how to sail on the Boston Harbor .

From July 17 - August 23,2008 , CSC will offer lessons to the community on their fleet of Rhodes 19s and J22s from the Fox Point Dock.

For more information visit their website at www.courageoussailing.org