Facts and Tips
How to Enjoy your Stay and
Prepare for Your Class
Maximize your experience. We explain everything here, what to wear, how to prepare yourself, how to join us. If you still have questions. Please call or email us!
What to Wear for a Sailing Class
- Shoes: Running shoes are often best as you want footwear that is non-slip, non-marking and closed-toe. White sole are recommended on boats to avoid tracks
- Clothes: Comfortable t-shirts and shorts and a rain jacket (helpful in windy, rainy days). Lightweight long shirts and pants are also a good option and can protect you from the sun. Remember, it gets much cooler on the water than on land, so wear layers.
- Jewelry: Best to avoid jewelry, particularly if it hangs off you, such as necklaces or bracelets
- Headwear: You may wear a hat, but be prepared for winds that may take it away from you. Hats and sunglasses should have a strap to be safe. If you have long hair, please tie it back. It will be windy on the water
- November – April Students: Through the winter months it gets particularly cold, so please take extra layers, wear long pants rather than shorts, and consider a sweater and jackets to keep warm.
- Sailing Gloves: These are optional, but you may opt to wear sailing gloves. They are fingerless, similar to weight lifting gloves.
What Else to Go on the water?
- Sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher is recommended
- Sunglasses
- Sea Sickness Medication such as Bonine or Dramamine
- Lip Balm
- If you are an ASA Student or Member, remember your Logbook
- Water bottles and/or energy drinks
- Snacks or cereal bars (optional)
And if You Spend a Night or More on Board (ASA 104, 106 or mini-cruises)
- Duvet or sleeping bag
- Your pillow (optional)
- Toiletries (towels, shampoo…)
- Swimwear (you may enjoy a swim when at anchor)
- Your medication
How To Prepare For A Boat Maintenance Class Or Sailing Classroom
- Don’t forget your book for any of the ASA class
- Bring pen and writing material
- Bring your boat manuals, documentation or picture if applicable
- Prepare your questions
- Be ready to share your specific questions with your instructor.
Please Meet Us In The Classroom
When you arrive for your class, you can meet us in the classroom or in the office of the building to the left as you approach the docks. Walk down the gravel path and step in. We are on the first floor.
If you are traveling in and need to consider accommodations, here are our recommendations:
Where To Stay in Narragansett Bay Near the School
- Airbnb
- Hotels in Providence or Seekonk
- On one of our 30’ boats for only $60 a night. Want to book or get more info? please contact us today!
What To Bookmark
- Track Your Flight
- Weather Forecast
- Marine Weather Forecasts
What To Do After or Before Your Sailing Classes in Rhode Island
- Visit the Mansions in Newport
- Eat on Federal Hill, Providence’s Italian District
- Take a Taste of Sailing Trip and Sail Along Narragansett Bay
Travel Options to Join the Narragansett Sailing School facility
- Providence’s T.F. Green Airport is only 20-minutes from the school
- Boston’s Logan Airport has many flight options at an extra hour away
- Amtrak offers many options throughout the East Coast