Safety At Edgewood Sailing School
The Edgewood Sailing School is dedicated to insuring the
safety of your child during their participation in sailing
classes.
When
exercising general supervision, our instructors are
immediately accessible to participants. They are constantly
alert for deviations from normal procedures, potentially
hazardous conditions and are able to react accordingly.
If an instructor has to divert attention from the overall
supervision of a class, to make a rescue, administer
first aid, or to affect a repair, another instructor
will watch
the class. Our supervision will not be left to chance.
Our instructors rehearse emergency procedures do’s
and don’ts. All are CPR and first aid trained. Our staff takes great care in selecting the appropriate
activity for a class on a given day. In addition to taking
into account the level of skill and ability, size and age
of the students, they consider criteria such as weather
and other potential hazards when deciding how to conduct
a class. The weather directly affects the safety of the sailor.
Our instructors understand the weather and local environmental
conditions. We monitor a weather radio and receive periodic
reports through the Internet. Once bad weather is predicted,
the staff acts conservatively and plans alternate activities
to keep a class onshore. Swim Test
As a safety measure, all students are required within
the first week of class to take a swim test.
One of the yacht
club’s members has graciously offered the use
of a private pool within walking distance of the school.
The students will be asked to swim for approximately
fifty (50) yards and to tread water for one (1) minute.
Please make sure your child has a towel and change
of
clothes on that day. Lifejackets
Personal flotation devices (lifejackets) must be
worn at all times when on or near the water.
Lifejackets need
to be properly identified with the owner’s name
and should be inspected regularly to insure that it
is in good functioning condition (no missing straps,
torn
zippers, exposed or waterlogged flotation). If a lifejacket
is unsafe or of questionable value, it must be discarded
and replaced immediately. A whistle on a lanyard should
also be attached. Footwear
Shoes that cover the toes and encircle the feet
must be worn at all times. This includes land
activities as well
as on the water work and involves everyone – students,
instructors, aides and program administration.
Parent Handbook
Additional information is available in the Parent Handbook.
Edgewood Sailing School Board of
Directors:
| President: |
H. Curtis Spalding |
| Secretary: |
Joan Labbe |
| Treasurer: |
John Mensinger |
| Registrar: |
Patrice Milos-Spalding |
Board Members:
Dave Baeder
Wendy Brusick
Andy Burkhardt
Jay Coogan
Michael Gendron
Bill Grenga
John Mensinger
Sandy Sachs
Gregory Stiener
Greg Vandersip
Edgewood Sailing School 2007 Staff and
Instructors:
David Tingle / Youth Program Head Instructor
This year's Head Instructor, David Tingle, comes from Canada to Edgewood after two years teaching basic and advanced youth and adult classes at Toronto Sailing & Canoe Club, and at the neighboring Mooredale Sailing Club. David just finished his second year at the University of Toronto. David holds Basic and Advanced Instructor certificates from USSailing-affiliate the Canadian Yachting Association. David's looking forward to a summer on Narragansett Bay at Edgewood - including coaching, sailing, playing ultimate, long walks on the beach. In addition to guiding the entire Youth Sailing Program and team-teaching with the Opti and c420 classes, David will be lead instructor on the second year of Edgewood's innovative Starter Sailor - Save The Bay Experience. He's likely to be comparing Edgewood to his own experience as a kid, since he's been sailing since he was eight.
Lauren Cotta / Opti Program Lead Instructor
This year's Lead Opti Instructor, Lauren Cotta, comes from Rhode Island. Lauren's sailed an assortment of boats in programs at several sailing centers, and for the past year has been racing as a regular member of the Salve Regina University varsity sailing team. Lauren's just finished her first year at Salve, and holds USSailing Level One Instructor Certificate.
William Disanto / c420 Program Lead Instructor and Adult Program Instructor
This year's Lead c420 Instructor, Will Disanto, comes from Rhode Island. Will's been sailing and racing at Edgewood longest of the current staff, including winter sailing in the Edgewood Yacht Club Frost Bite series, recent summers as junior instructor in Optis, Lasers and c420s, and last season as a Youth Program Assistant Instructor, and an Instructor in the Adult & Community Program. Will works part-time in boat maintenance/repair jobs, and shares that experience with the Edgewood fleet. Will's just finished his first year at University of Rhode Island, and holds USSailing Level One Instructor Certificate.
Paige Baeder / Assistant Instructor
Paige has sailed and raced both at Edgewood and nearby sailing centers in Optis and c420s. Paige's just finished her high school junior year at Bay View where she races on the varsity sailing team, and holds USSailing Level One Instructor Certificate.
Adam Coogan / Assistant Instructor
Adam has sailed and raced Optis, c420s and Rhodes 19 at Edgewood for several years. Adam's just finished his high school junior year at Moses Brown where he races on the varsity sailing team, and holds USSailing Level One Instructor Certificate.
Dylan Swen / Junior Instructor
Henry Spalding / Junior Instructor
Eric Evje / Junior Instructor
Eliza Coogan / Junior Instructor
Alex Vandersip / Junior Instructor
Nate Steiner / Junior Instructor
Andrew Labbe / Junior Instructor
The Junior Instructors are older Sailing School students who have typically already spent three or more summers in parts the Edgewood Youth Sailing Program. This summer, as Junior Instructors, they take on limited teaching and mentoring responsibilities, under the close direction of Certified Instructors. The JI's training program runs for four weeks, includes assisting in the School's morning basic sailing classes, participating themselves in the advanced racing classes in the afternoon, and an on-going workshop in boathandling, teaching methods and learning to be an Edgewood Sailing School coach.
Jonathan Howard / Adult & Community Program Director
Jon joined Edgewood as our Head Instructor in 2000, and, since 2001 has been instructor and director of the Adult & Community Program.
Sheri Miller Bedau / Adult Instructor
Sheri returns to Edgewood again in the Adult & Community Program after having been an instructor in the Junior Program, and meanwhile gathering racing and "big-boat" experience as well as various USCG certifications.
Matt Coolidge / Adult Instructor
Matt joins the Edgewood staff this summer after several years coming up through the Adult classes.
Peter Michaelson / Adult Instructor
Peter joins the Edgewood staff this summer bringing keel-boat and off-shore/coastal cruising experience, as well as USCG Master certification.
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