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Learn to Sail
Learn-to-Sail classes are available to all Members of the MIT Community. In just a few hours, MITNA Learn to Sail classes will teach you how to sail!
If you have previous experience, show up to the "first" Mid-Week session (Class 1) to learn how the Pavilion works.
If you are new to sailing, register for the set of Mid-Week 1-2-3 sessions or for a Sunday session.
Classes
There are two types of classes: Mid-Week 1-2-3 and Sunday All-in-One.
Due to demand, limited to the MIT Community (Students, Staff, Faculty, Alums, Affiliates, and MIT Athletics Members).
Mid-Week 1-2-3 Series | Sunday All-in-One | |
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When |
Tues-Wed-Thurs (Early April - Late September) 5:30pm - 7:30pm (will start earlier for early sunsets) |
Sundays (Mid May - Early September [Labor Day]) 9:00am to 2:00pm |
Where | MIT Sailing Pavilion | MIT Sailing Pavilion |
Who |
Members of the MIT Community who:
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Members of the MIT Community who have little or no prior sailing experience and are ready for a 5-hour "bootcamp" class |
Course Summary |
Basic sailing in the Tech Dinghy, from orientation
through on-the-water practice. This series consists of
separate lessons:
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Sailing Bootcamp! An intense 5-hour class which
introduces you to the basics of sailing and being part
of the MIT Sailing community. Class will cover:
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Sign-Up |
Online Registration - up to 20 students for the set of Classes 1-2-3. |
Online registration - up to 20 students per class depending on conditions. |
Contact | Mid-Week 1-2-3 Class Instructors | Sunday Class Instructors |
Which class should I take?
Experience | Tue #1 | Wed #2 | Thu #3 | Sun |
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I have never sailed before. | X | X | X | X |
I took Class #1 more than two years ago. | X | X | X | X |
I completed all Mid-Week classes or the Sunday class about a year ago. | None! Just go sailing! | |||
I had a sailng card with Provisional or higher rating many years ago. | None! Ask staff for tips then go sailing! | |||
I completed all Mid-Week classes or the Sunday class more than two years ago and never got a Provisional rating. | [X] | [X] | X |   |
I already know how to sail, and I am good at it, but never at MIT. | X | |||
I am an expert/superb/amazing/incredible sailor, but new to MIT Sailing. | X |
Volunteer!
If you are interested in helping out this season, please send us a note.