Outfits range from dinghy drysuits, wool hats, neoprene gloves and boots, to shorty wetsuits with shorts, always topped off with a lifejacket. Excited sailors leave the dock for a fun day of racing. Fifteen boats compete for limited space on the starting line between a big orange buoy and Boston whaler. The whistle counts down the three-minute starting sequence while boats rush around fighting for a strategic starting spot. The UNH Sailing Team has about 25 members, a head coach and two weekend coaches.
Talent ranges from beginners to highly experienced.
Our women's team is nationally ranked. Practices are held weekday afternoons at Mendum's Pond. We raise a lot of our own money and hold our own meetings, which makes us not only a team, but a great group of friends.