To cultivate a lifelong love of sailing and stewardship of the sea through inclusive, educational Maritime Experiences in the heart of the Caribbean. |
St. Croix Yacht Club Sailing Association2026 SUMMER SAILING PROGRAMRegistration Is OPEN! Program runs June 15th through August 7th
Monday - Friday 9am-3pm
Open to the Public Scholarships Available!!! Review Criteria and Apply Prior to Registering, to see if you Qualify! Link: Scholarship Information ________________________________ Program Registration & Descriptions Registration Link- Sea Squirts Program: Sessions 1-4 Ages: 6&7 The Sea Squirts program is the starting point for our youngest sailors! The program is designed to introduce future junior sailors to the sailing environment, to fun and safety in, around and on the water and will introduce the basics of rigging a boat, boat handling, terminology and sportsmanship. Activities build confidence and may include knot tying, nautical terminology, crafts, songs and water activities designed to prepare the future junior sailor for formal sailing instruction eventually advancing to beginner Opti depending on age and level of achievement. Instruction is done with 1 or 2 children in an Opti, riding on a safety boat and/or sailing with an adult on a small sailboat. The goal of this course is to build young sailor's love for sailing in a controlled and safe environment. The class is designed to work with the children at the level that they are comfortable with; therefore, we will not force a child to do something that they are uncomfortable doing. Registration Link- Optimist Beginner Class: Sessions 1-4 Ages: 7-15 This class offers an opportunity for beginner sailors to learn basic boat-handling, points of sail, sportsmanship, water safety and rigging while having fun and getting comfortable on the water. This class is an introductory course before moving on to Opti Intermediate. 7 year olds must have completed a Sea Squirt Class and/or have equivalent experience. Instruction is done with 1 or 2 sailors per boat. Students will start lessons with land instruction before practicing their skills. Curriculum will include basic knots, parts of the boat, parts of the sail, rig/de-rig, launching and docking, points of sail, tacking and jibing, figure 8 course, triangle course, capsize recovery and more! Registration Link- Optimist Intermediate/Advanced Class: Sessions 1-3 Ages: 8-15 The Optimist class is a stepping stone for sailors who want to become involved in more competitive, higher level racing and/or more proficient in recreational sailing. Sailors are required to already know and understand proper sailing upwind and downwind by themselves, wind direction, parts of the boat, knots, how to rig and derig by themselves, and towing behind a motorboat. Sailors will learn racing, rigging, rules of the road and advanced boat handling techniques. Registration Link- Introduction to ILCA,ISCA,420: Sessions 1-4 Ages: 12-18 Prerequisite: weight over 100lbs This class offers an opportunity for beginner sailors to learn basic boat-handling, points of sail, sportsmanship, water safety and rigging in one or more of these classes of boats, while having fun and getting comfortable on the water in these boats. This class is an introductory course. Students will start lessons with land instruction before practicing their skills. Curriculum will include basic knots, parts of the boat, parts of the sail, rig/de-rig, launching and docking, points of sail, tacking and jibing, figure 8 course, triangle course, capsize recovery and more! Registration Link- Intermediate/Advanced ILCA,ISCA,420: Sessions 1-3 Ages: 12-18 Prerequisite: weight over 100lbs This is for students who want to become involved in more competitive, higher level racing and/or more proficient in recreational sailing. Students are required to already know and understand proper sailing upwind and downwind by themselves, wind direction, parts of the boat, knots, how to rig and derig by themselves, and towing behind a motorboat. Students will learn racing, rigging, rules of the road and advanced boat handling techniques in one or more of these classes of boats. Registration Link- Adventure Fun Sail: Session 4 only Ages: 8-18 This program is designed for those who want to be on the water but are not available for racing. This is a recreational sailing/cruising format. The class will take sailboat trips to local points of interest and participate in water games to enhance boat handling skills. Students must demonstrate boat-handling skills equivalent to those required for Intermediate Opti. This fun program explores the waters of the East End of St Croix from a variety of watercraft, including, Opti's, Sunfish and 420's. Sailors enjoy sailing games, sailing excursions to nearby destinations like Smugglers Cove, Buck Island and adventures around Teague Bay and neighboring bays. Sailors will also increase sailing experience and improve on sailing and nautical skills! We emphasize the importance of teamwork, respect, and safety in daily lessons. Our number one goal is to pass on our passion for the sport of sailing to the next generation of St. Croix Sailors. |
MISSION STATEMENT St. Croix Yacht Club Sailing Association, Inc. will provide educational opportunities for youth and adults in the community of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands through accessible educational sailing programs, and will promote amateur athletics through sailboat racing competitions and other community-based sailing events, fostering a passion for the sport of sailing while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, skills in seamanship, self-confidence, and environmental respect. As a subsidiary of the St. Croix Yacht Club, we are dedicated to expanding the reach of sailing and making its benefit available to all. | Contact Us: Phone: 340-773-9531 Email: info@scycsa.org | Mailing Address: |