We are located at 47 Conanicus Ave, Jamestown, RI Please see the Getting to Us page for a map and directions.
Typical gratuity rates are 15-20% of the event list price. A gratuity for your instructor or skipper is a most welcome expression of your satisfaction. NESC appreciates your recognition of our team’s efforts.
Contact us to discuss your sailing course objectives and we’ll review our schedule and openings with you. Email us at sail@NESailingCenter.com or call us at (401) 619-1697.
Outside of 60 days tuition or charter fees are refundable less $500 cancellation fee plus the cost of the training materials (if applicable). No refund within 60 days of start date. We recommend trip insurance to cover you should the unexpected impact your plans. Two popular trip insurers:
NESC instructors focus on providing you with the knowledge, experience and confidence outlined within the course content. Our instructors are certified through the stringent standards of the ASA instructor training program to ensure that students receive an exceptional sailing education.
NESC offers both group and private courses to align with your learning preferences. There is a maximum of four students in each group course to foster an efficient teaching and learning environment. This also ensures that each student gets ample hands on experience. Private courses are good for individuals, couples and families wanting a custom course experience or additional one-on-one instruction. Families often enjoy private sessions that are tailored to provide a mix of sailing instruction and holiday activities.
Students that successfully complete their course certification exams will receive American Sailing Association (ASA) certification. ASA certifications have International recognition, so you’ll be able to sail throughout the world based on your certification.
The ASA system has eight primary levels of student certification from Basic Keelboat all the way to Offshore Passagemaking. Whether your goal is to skipper a bareboat charter in the Caribbean or to crew confidently on a short weekend sail, the ASA’s sailing-education system will guide you as you learn the theory behind sailing, practice the skills needed to handle a sailboat, and build the foundation of knowledge that will enable you to navigate a vessel safely and within the law.
By establishing national standards for sailing education, the ASA has provided a way for more people to take part in the sport safely, with the proper training and respect for their responsibilities as boaters, ensuring that sailing will be safer, smarter, and more fun for everybody.
NESC teaches and charters on various boats. Our fleet is made up of a J22 sailboat, and our cruising yachts include: an Astrea 42, a Bali 46, a Bavaria C45, an Elba 45, an Excess 11, a Jeanneau 41, a Jeanneau 51, a Lagoon 50, and a Seawind 1160.
The J22 is designed and built in New England. It offers strength, stability and speed unmatched in keelboats of its size. The J22 is tiller driven to enhance the boat’s reaction time and the large rudder provides a light feel, translating into a forgiving and precise helmsmanship. The J22 has a sail plan that gives the boat speed in light to medium wind but that can easily be reefed if the winds increase.
The 2022 Astrea 42 is ideal for instructional and crewed charters as well as performance ocean sailing. Boasting a high degree of comfort, the Astrea 42 has a low center of gravity to afford maximum safety and with a generous sail area.
The Bali 46 is a showstopper in her class. Aft cockpit and saloon become one big living area with the tilting garage door. Fully equipped galley with a cooking range and full-sized double fridge with freezer and water cooler. New interior materials bring a new elegance to the Bali aesthetics. From the saloon, you can directly access the solid forward cockpit to enjoy the sun and refreshing sea breeze. The forward cockpit is big enough for the entire family to enjoy – no space goes to waste or you can enjoy the 360º view from the flybridge equipped with sun beds, table and fridge.
The Bavaria C45 is the epitome of excellent sailing performance. The C45 creates a harmonious haven where sailors would instantly feel at home. With its impressive features such as the expansive bathing platform, spacious cockpit, and luminous, comfortable salon, the Bavaria C45 offers a welcoming environment for all aboard.
The Elba 45 helm of our new catamaran offers easy maneuverability and will delight you with its performance. A true cruising catamaran, traversed by a magnificent luminescence, you will feel aboard the Elba 45 just as comfortable as at home. With two new dedicated spaces in the saloon, you’ll feel like you’re in business class.
The Excess 11 is the only large-scale production boat on the market for this size of catamaran. This 37ft cruising catamaran is impressive both in terms of comfort and space, as in terms of sailing sensations. The Excess 11 is a boat capable of long passages and is made for life on board.
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 41, with 3 cabins and 2 heads plus and extra double sleeping berth in the salon, where the table can convert into a bed. The cockpit is equipped with twin helm stations with auto-pilot, GPS/chart plotter and wind instrument within easy reach. The cockpit is wide and comfortable with a folding table in the center. A clear passageway leads aft between the helm stations to the fold down swim platform that provides access to both dinghy and sea.
The Jeanneau 51 Yacht benefits from the latest innovations that have made Jeanneau Yachts so successful: unequaled level of finish, unrivaled quality of life aboard and maximum ease of handling. Living spaces have been carefully studied, with meticulous attention to detail and the use of fine materials, to contribute to an excellent cruising experience and a luxurious lifestyle on board.
The Lagoon 50 reinforces the fundamentals that have made our brand a staple of the catamaran sailing industry, a freeing, gentle lifestyle full of innovation. The generosity of the interior space is matched only by the luxury of the fit-out: With natural traffic flows, everyone has their place.
The Seawind 1160 offers twin helm positions which are a must-have for any true sailor. The Seawind 1160 offers the perfect balance between excellent 360-degree visibility and total protection from the weather in any conditions, whilst always offering the skipper full control and comfortable navigation around the cockpit.
You should not overlook travel insurance for your upcoming trip. We have partnered with two popular trip insurers:
Please see our recommendation guide for more information on what to pack. PDF Version: NESC Sailors Packing List
