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Quincy Recreation Boating & Sailing lessons will be offered this summer in two different time slots: 2:00–4:30 PM and 4:30–7:00 PM.

These expanded afternoon and early evening options will allow Quincy Recreation to serve more Quincy families with recreational opportunities and provide greater flexibility for participants.

Also new this Summer, The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for the clinics.
IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE FILLED OUT ELECTRONICALLY WHEN YOU CHECK OUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility is located in scenic Merrymount Park. The boating facility is located on Black’s Creek, a pristine saltwater lagoon ideally suited for boating and sailing. This facility is named for William F. Ryan, the city’s first full-time director of recreation, serving from 1955-1975. For over 60 years, the instructors at the William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility have taught the city’s children ages 8-16 the fundamentals of boating. We have a very experienced and friendly staff that enthusiastically teaches youngsters the fundamentals of rowing, canoeing, and sailing.

Directions to the William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility

You can reach the facility by going through the main entrance of Merrymount Park located on Merrymount Parkway which begins at Adams Field. Proceed up the hill and go through the Pageant Field parking lot. There you will find two granite columns that are separated by a dirt road. Follow this dirt road down the hill and eventually into the facility parking lot.

Beginner & Intermediate Boating & Sailing Clinics

These week-long clinics are an exploratory program for beginner and intermediate children aged 8 to 16 who are interested in boating & sailing. Participants will learn a range of boating skills on various boats, including kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, rowboats, and sailboats.

Membership is not required for the clinics. The clinics are a one-week paid program.

Advanced Boating & Sailing Clinics

These week-long clinics are for experienced boaters interested in advanced boating & sailing and are open to experienced boaters ages 10 to 16. Participants will learn an increased range of boating skills on various boats, including kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, rowboats, and will fine-tune their skills and dive into the logistics of racing in sailing.

Membership is not required for the clinics. The clinics are a one-week paid program.

2026 Boathouse Hours

The William F. Ryan Boathouse will open Monday, July 6, 2026 and close August 14th, 2026 (Sailing will close on August 8th).

Memberships are required and available for adults and families who would like to use the facility at their leisure during the following Open Boating Hours:

Monday through Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday's from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

During Open Boating hours, children must be accompanied by an adult.

*** Please note that equipment availability will vary during during Clinic hours. Clinics have first priority for the sailboats, canoes, kayaks, all equipment, etc., and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Adult Membership

You’ve seen the kids do it, now it’s your turn! The facility also has an adult program where Quincy residents are able to enjoy this popular activity. Adults will be able to kayak on their own through our beautiful creeks and lagoon. Quincy residents may also sail through our lagoon and have the opportunity to take sailing lessons with our staff on an appointment basis in the afternoon.

Adult memberships cover use of boats including rowing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and even sailing. Adult members are free to explore the lagoon and creeks during the Open Boating Hours of operation based upon availability of boats.

If interested in sailing, two lessons are included in membership and can be made by appointment at 2:00, 4:00 or 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Additional lessons are available for a fee. Advanced sailors are open to utilize the sailboats on their own after their skills have been assessed.

All equipment such as lifejackets and paddles are provided!

2026 Membership Prices

Memberships are required and available for those who would like to use the facility at their leisure during Open Boating Hours.

Adult - $50.00
Family - $110

Please click the Membership Tab to access this option.

Register	Activity	Ages	Grades	Days	Date/Time	Fees

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Beginner/Intermediate Boating & Sailing Week #1 - Mid-Afternoon	8y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	07/06/2026 - 07/10/2026 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Advanced Boating & Sailing Week #1 - Mid-Afternoon	10y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	07/06/2026 - 07/10/2026 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Beginner/Intermediate Boating & Sailing Week #1 - Late Afternoon	8y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	07/06/2026 - 07/10/2026 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Advanced Boating & Sailing Week #1 - Late Afternoon	10y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	07/06/2026 - 07/10/2026 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Beginner/Intermediate Boating & Sailing Week #2 - Mid-Afternoon	8y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	07/13/2026 - 07/17/2026 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Advanced Boating & Sailing Week #2 - Mid-Afternoon	10y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	07/13/2026 - 07/17/2026 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Beginner/Intermediate Boating & Sailing Week #2 - Late Afternoon	8y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	07/13/2026 - 07/17/2026 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Advanced Boating & Sailing Week #2 - Late Afternoon	10y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	07/13/2026 - 07/17/2026 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Beginner/Intermediate Boating & Sailing Week #3 - Mid-Afternoon	8y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	07/20/2026 - 07/24/2026 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Advanced Boating & Sailing Week #3 - Mid-Afternoon	10y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	07/20/2026 - 07/24/2026 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Beginner/Intermediate Boating & Sailing Week #3 - Late Afternoon	8y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	07/20/2026 - 07/24/2026 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Advanced Boating & Sailing Week #3 - Late Afternoon	10y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	07/20/2026 - 07/24/2026 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Beginner/Intermediate Boating & Sailing Week #4 - Mid-Afternoon	8y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	07/27/2026 - 07/31/2026 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Advanced Boating & Sailing Week #4 - Mid-Afternoon	10y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	07/27/2026 - 07/31/2026 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Beginner/Intermediate Boating & Sailing Week #4 - Late Afternoon	8y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	07/27/2026 - 07/31/2026 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Advanced Boating & Sailing Week #4 - Late Afternoon	10y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	07/27/2026 - 07/31/2026 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Beginner/Intermediate Boating & Sailing Week #5 - Mid-Afternoon	8y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	08/03/2026 - 08/07/2026 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Advanced Boating & Sailing Week #5 - Mid-Afternoon	10y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	08/03/2026 - 08/07/2026 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Beginner/Intermediate Boating & Sailing Week #5 - Late Afternoon	8y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	08/03/2026 - 08/07/2026 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Advanced Boating & Sailing Week #5 - Late Afternoon	10y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	08/03/2026 - 08/07/2026 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Beginner/Intermediate Boating & Sailing Week #6 - Mid-Afternoon	8y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	08/10/2026 - 08/14/2026 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Advanced Boating & Sailing Week #6 - Mid-Afternoon	10y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	08/10/2026 - 08/14/2026 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Beginner/Intermediate Boating & Sailing Week #6 - Late Afternoon	8y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	08/10/2026 - 08/14/2026 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Advanced Boating & Sailing Week #6 - Late Afternoon	10y - 16y	N/A	MTuWThF	08/10/2026 - 08/14/2026 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility	$75.00 R, $100.00 NR
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	The William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form must be filled out for this program. IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE DIGITALLY SIGNED WHEN YOU CHECKOUT WITH YOUR ORDER.

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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