The Newport Sea Base is a wonderful place to learn to sail, and to continue to develop your sailing skills.  We offer introductory classes for younger beginners (ages 8 to 10) in our “Beginning Sailing Class” as well as those older youth (ages 11 to 18) who are sailing for the first time.  Our program doesn’t end with beginning sailing though.  We offer many opportunities for youth to grow in their knowledge of the sport and use their skills in competition.

Our fleet includes two types of 8 foot training boats: Walker Bay 8’s and Vanguard Prams.  We also boast a new fleet of six Vanguard FJs and six 420’s as well as our Harbor 20 keelboats.

Below you fill find our class descriptions.  To see dates, times, and availability of classes, see our schedules of classes.  All classes are offered in the summer, with most classes available in the fall or spring.

Elementary Sailing I
The purpose of this class is to provide girls and boys with the opportunity to learn the basics of sailing on 8 foot Walker Bay sailboats. Students will learn parts of the boat, safety, wind direction, steering, tacking, jibing, capsizing and sportsmanship skills.

Elementary Sailing II
This class continues to refine sailing technique for students who have already completed a beginning sailing class or who have previous dinghy experience. Students will sailsingle-handed in Walker Bays.  

Elementary Sailing II
Having completed Elementary Sailing II, knowledgeable sailors now focus on racing tactics, speed, precision boat-handling, right-pf-way rules, etc. Students will alternate sailing as both skipper and crew.

Keelboat Sailing
This week-long sailing class is for students who have completed a Level I sailing class or who have equivalent sailing experience. Students will learn communication and teamwork skills necessary for keelboat sailing under the guidance of an on-board instructor.        

Junior Ssailing I
This class introduces students to sailing, with a focus on terminology rigging, safety and fun. The goal of this class is to develop key sailing concepts and boat-handling skills. Each student will sail in Prams (8 ft. sailboats).  

Junior Sailing II
This class builds on knowledge of the beginning sailing class. Students with prior dinghy experience will refine their boat-handling techniques, knowledge of the right-of-way rules and sportsmanship. Conducted in Club 420's, the class focuses on two-person performance sailing and each student will sail as both skipper and crew.

Junior Sailing III
Having completed Junior Sailing II, knowledgeable sailors now focus on racing tactics, speed, precision boat-handling, right-of-way rules, etc. Students will alternate sailing as both skipper and crew.

Advanced Racing
This class is designed for sailors who have basic racing experience. This course teaches students advanced racing techniques and provides qualified participants with the ability to sail in a championship regatta.

High School Sailing
This class introduces students to sailing, with a focus on terminology, rigging, safety and fun. The goal of this class is to develop key sailing concepts and boat handling skills. Instruction will also include an emphasis on sportsmanship and co-operation. Students will sail in Club 420's.

Junior Sailing Clinic
This week long class refines sailing technique for students who have pervious dinghy experience. Students will sail as both skipper and crew. This is a seasonal offering.