Recreational Sailing

The team hosts “recreational sailing” afternoons most Fridays during the fall and spring seasons. These sessions are open to all Middlebury students, regardless of experience level. Many rec sailors eventually go on to join the competitive team. Rec Sailing is fun, relaxed, and a great way to hang out with friends on the water after a busy week.

Registration: Rec Sailing registration is done via a Google Form sent out to the Rec Sailing GroupMe each week. The form closes on Thursday at noon, and you will be notified by 7pm on Thursday if you receive a spot or are placed on the waitlist. Reach out to sailing@middlebury.edu if you would like to be added to the Rec Sailing GroupMe.

*Note: Rec Sailing is a free event hosted by the competitive sailing team. It demands significant organizational effort and time from our sailors each week in order to share our love for Lake Champlain and our sport with the wider campus community. Our ability to host Rec Sailing depends on team member availability, weather, our regatta schedule, and many other factors. We will try to offer as many sessions as possible, but may not be able to host Rec Sailing every Friday.