Recruiting

Frequently Asked Questions

1)  How often do you sail and what do you sail?

The UVM Sailing Team practices in 18 FJs four times a week. 

2)  How long is your season?

We sail from September until the lake freezes, and then begin again as soon as the ice thaws, usually in late March.  As a substitute for lost time in March, we have a spring training trip to Austin, Texas during Spring Break, and often train with Boston teams on Fridays.

3)   How many regattas do you attend every weekend? 

UVM routinely sends sailors away to 8-10 regattas a weekend.  Our schedule is competitive; UVM sailors compete against the college sailing's best nearly every weekend.  NEISA is also the toughest district in the ICSA, so even our smaller events are great regattas.

4)  Does UVM offer scholarships for sailing?

The University of Vermont does not offer scholarships for sailing; in fact, under ICSA rules no sailor may receive financial support based on sailing ability.

5)  Is UVM a club or varsity team? 

UVM is a club team; however, the difference is negligible.  UVM sailors train four days a week and travel every weekend, and team members treat the team as a varsity commitment.  Thus, the difference at UVM is simply in nomenclature.

6)  What is Burlington like?

Burlington is a great town - it is in the truest essence a college town, complete with four local colleges.  The surrounding scenery is absolutely breathtaking, and one can pursue a plethora of outdoor sports.  As soon as the season ends, our sailors often head to the mountains to enjoy the winter season.  With such great surroundings and such fun people, the city of Burlington is really a great place to live.

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