Quick Details
Our women’s sailing program is exclusively for women, by women. While many sailing schools have a women’s program with a man teaching the course, there is a special thing that happens when you have a lady instructor instead. Comfort zones enlarge, questions flow more readily, and a stress-free environment is created.
Since 2010, we’ve invited women to take sailing lessons in an All-Women environment. We know from experience that women tend to approach learning around boats in a different way. Being among ourselves sometimes helps us feel more comfortable. Being an ASA-certified school with a number of female instructors, we have the infrastructure and experience to support learning in a way “that fits.” With five lady instructors we have the largest group of women sailing mentors in the northeast. (And did you know Narragansett Sailing School is owned by a woman as well?)
Whether you’d like to simply get into sailing or prepare to go cruising, we can offer a path to not only build and improve your skills, but also your confidence. Whether your goal is to become a competent First Mate or to captain your own yacht, we can get you there.
Please note: these topics may change, depending on instructor and space availability
Learn about prop wash/prop walk, spring lines, turning in place and more.
learn how to inspect your Biminis/dodger/sail cover/pedestal cover and sails. Learn how to make a small repair.
learn how to read a navigational chart, plot a fix, and figure out where you are should the electronics fail.
begin to unravel the mystery of a diesel engine by completing basic maintenance and learning to change your filters.
take a quick glimpse into the galley systems, mechanical systems, rigging, steering, and plumbing system of your boat.
take the first step into the “gray areas” of how charged up your boat is, how big the battery bank is, how many amp hours you use, and many other variables.
Participants will rotate in groups through 1.5-hour sessions on topic of choice, and together we’ll enjoy conversation and comradery over a catered lunch.
Should you find a topic you would like to explore further, we’ll have sign ups available for our in-depth, one-to-two-day courses (including a 10% discount for signups the day of the conference!).
We are blessed with lady instructors who LOVE sailing, and have the skills to match the passion!
Captain & Owner of Narragansett Sailing School
Captain Mary now owns the Sailing School. She schedules classes and manages the Instructor team. Beyond administration, Mary is a certified ASA instructor and USCG captain as well! She started sailing as a young adult on an Islander 36 with her husband. When she started with Narragansett Sailing in 2015, she got serious about sailing and has so much to share!
Certified to teach ASA 101, 103, 104, 105, 118 Docking
Captain Regina learned to sail in Europe, but has expanded her sailing resume to include coastal sailing on both the east and west coast of the US. Beyond that she’s sailed and raced thousands of offshore miles which include the Southern Ocean as well as the 2015 Rolex Sydney Hobart race..
Certified to teach ASA 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 118 Docking, 119 Marine Weather, and Diesel
Currently sails with her family out of Warwick Rhode Island, cruising Narragansett Bay and Buzzards Bay on their 35’ Bristol. In the summer of 2007, she fell in love with sailing when the wind filled the sails on her cousin’s sailboat while passing the tall ships in Halifax Harbor, Nova Scotia. Soon after, she and her husband were given their first sailboat, a Catalina 22’, and her sailing career began. She enjoys all aspects of sailboat ownership and is always adding to her ever growing knowledge base. Thelma is excited to share the thrill of sailing with others.
Certified to teach ASA 101, 103, 104, and 105.