By: Brian Holak

There is a potential new club hoping to make a splash on campus this year.

The Sailing Club, hoping to establish in fall 2013, is a program that gives students the opportunity to learn more about sailing and get out on the surf first-hand.

The idea sprung from Dave DeAngelis, the club’s advisor, who was inspired by the Journey program’s leadership-through-sailing activity. The Journey program gave students the opportunity to sail out on the harbor in the fall, and it became so popular that he wanted to extend it year round.

Through the Boston Sailing Center, the club is able to go out onto Boston Harbor and learn the basics of sailing. On Sundays, they go out onto the water through the Sailing Center, and in the winter they will go to classes that help them learn more about the sport so they may use it in the spring.

The club’s president—or Commodore as the members call her—is Eleanor Jenner, a freshman. A Commodore is a title for a navy officer responsible for more than one ship and crew, so the label felt appropriate for the Sailing Club. Rounding out the executive members is Paul Nigro and Kelsey Endter.

“From our last meeting, we had approximately 15 students,” said Endter, “but we are hoping to recruit more members throughout the year.”

The club is for anyone interested in sailing, no matter his or her experience level. The club encourages students to take advantage of this great opportunity to learn and experience sailing.

“People should join the club because sailing is a life-long sport,” said Taylor Preston, a member. “You can sail at any age and just the simple concept of being able to transport yourself without any technology is amazing.”

Preston joined because she has been sailing since she was eight and was on her high school sailing team. She missed the thrill that came with sailing, and was excited to learn about the club, especially since they would get to be out on the Charles.

“It’s a great opportunity to be able to see the city from a whole new viewpoint,” said Preston.

The club is planning to get its members out on the water the week after homecoming, before the weather takes a turn and they’ll have to take the instructional classes during the winter.

They meet in the Donahue Cafe on Fridays at 3 p.m. Their next meeting will most likely be Oct. 19, but is subject to change. For more information contact [email protected].

As of this moment, the club is in the process finalizing their Constitution to make themselves an official club at Suffolk and to get funding. Jenner expects that to happen very soon. They expect it to be smooth sailing from there.

What could serve as a better break from classes than gliding down Boston Harbor, the wind catching the sail, the surf splashing, and the beautiful cityscape towering in the distance?

So, whether a newbie to sailing or an expert, be sure to check out this exciting club.