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ISS Vermont programs are managed by owner/director
Robin Doyle. She grew up on the water in Essex, Conn.,
and was taught to sail by her father, Don Doyle, at the
age of six. He was an International 14 dinghy racer who
sailed against the likes of George O’Day, Bruce Kirby and
Stuart Walker. Robin was incredibly fortunate to have
such a mentor and grew up in the Long Island Sound
racing environment. She headed north to attend the
University of Vermont in the late seventies and fell in
love with the state and Lake Champlain. After graduation
in 1981, she started out as an instructor, then director
and eventually purchased the Vermont operation from
founders, Paul Ravenna and John Landry in 1987.
Curriculum has grown to over twenty different courses for
the beginning to advanced sailor. Two- and five-day
programs are the norm at ISS and kids’ courses,
liveaboard cruising courses, spinnaker training and
catamaran workshops are just a sampling. Keelboat
rentals, sunset cruises and sailing day trips are available
for the short-term visitor, as are customized private
lessons. The ISS prides itself on many unique
distinctions. The three-to-one student/instructor ratio
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provides for plenty of one-on-one interaction, and ISS
customizes and tailors its curriculum to meet each Call (802) 864-9065, e-mail sailfast@together.net
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repetitious drilling allows students to learn by doing.
There is no wasted access time, and ISS has the
advantage of sailing grounds that are protected, as well their ISS experience. We hope we have helped to chart a
as open. course for many new life-long sailors. Much appreciation
to all our sailing comrades - old and new. And remember
Many graduates choose to join our International Sailing ... sailors have more fun!”
Club after course completion. Our fleet has grown
substantially over the years. Members can sail everyday,
without owning a boat, aboard a fleet of thirty sailing
craft ranging in size from 13 to 32 feet. From dinghies
to cruisers, we have an assortment of new membership
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options - racing only, beach boat only as well as weekly
and monthly memberships. Rates vary by membership,
but are extremely attractive when compared to boat
ownership expense. The inclusive activities in
conjunction with the club are endless, such as our
Wednesday night racing series, fall series, sunset
cruises, instructional workshops and monthly barbeques.
We also seem to specialize in matchmaking, as five
couples have met and “tide the knot” as a result of our
social atmosphere.
As we celebrate our 26th season on Malletts Bay, owner
Robin Doyle, “sends many thanks to the huge crew of
sailors who have graced our decks and supported us the
last 26 years. It’s been a pleasure to serve you, the
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sailors, who have made this milestone possible. We take Answer on the ASA website at
great pride in sharing our passion for the sport of sailing.
www.asa.com
Thousands have been bitten by the sailing bug due to
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