The Maritime Sailing Teams compete out of the McMurray Hall Waterfront Facility. The Waterfront is also utilized for Physical Education classes, boating and kayaking. Visit the Maritime Waterfront Home Page for More Information.
Below is information on the Sailing Team's Fleet:
Dinghy Fleet
Club 420
Maritime College maintains a fleet of twenty 420’s purchased in January 2012. The Club 420 was developed in response to the growing need for a more durable, high-performance, double-handed racing dinghy that could stand up to the rigors of club and collegiate programs. Ideal for crews ranging in size from 220-310 lbs., the Club 420 is simple and safe for beginning sailors and yet quick enough to keep collegiate All-Americans interested. More than 100 high schools and colleges maintain fleets of 420’s.
Club Flying Junior “FJ”
Maritime College has six FJ’s. The Flying Junior, "FJ", is sailed by more collegiate sailing teams than any other double-handed sailboat. Also popular as a junior trainer, the FJ is a light, tough, agile performer. Especially popular on lakes and rivers, the FJ tacks and accelerates quickly, making the best use of restricted sailing areas. Its large comfortable bouyancy tanks ensure that the FJ is both self rescuing and safe. With a tough untapered mast, external halyards, and a simple layout, the Flying Junior is suitable for optimist sailors and college All-Americans alike. With over 900 boats in use in club programs today, and more than 100 active college fleets, the Flying Junior is a fantastic choice for clubs, high schools or colleges looking to introduce young sailors to double-handed sailing.
Offshore Fleet
Frers 45 "Crazy Horse"
The Offshore Team is proud to race this beautifully maintained boat with a lengthy winning tradition generously donated by Ron Weiss.