St Croix Yacht Club Sailing Association
Adventure Fun Sail Ages 8-18
Program
Monday to Friday 9 am - 3 pm
Adventure Fun Sail Program
This class 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. Students 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.
Program Fee: $600
Boat Use /Facilities Fee $150
If a student does not own their own sailing dinghy or have free access to one as a member of the St. Croix Yacht Club, then they are required to pay a boat use/facilities fee of $150 per session. To take advantage of free use of St. Croix Yacht Club sailing dinghies during any of our programs, a student can become a member of the St. Croix Yacht Club, either as a Jr. member (over age 12) or as a child of parent(s) who are Members of the St. Croix Yacht Club. For more information on becoming a member of the St. Croix Yacht Club, contact Manager@stcroixyc.com.
Registration:
Registration is not complete and spot(s) will not be held until payment is received in full.
NOTE: Registration will be automatically canceled if payment is not received within 15 minutes of completing online registration. If registration is full, please register to the waitlist. Additional spots will be opened pending interest and instructor availability. Preference will be given to participants who can attend a full session.
REGISTERED CLASS MAY BE CHANGED. Depending on a sailor’s skill, competency and performance and/or depending on the number of registrants in any class, we reserve the right to place a student in a different class from the one registered for.
SCHOLARSHIPS. Scholarships are available based on Financial Need, Motivation and Interest, Growth Potential, Recommendations from prior instructors and Scholastic competency. If you are applying for a scholarship please review the scholarship page linked here Scholarship Link and proceed with application on that page. The Maximum scholarship is 50% of the Fees.
PREREQUISITES. Must be able to swim 50 yards and pass a swim test.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. A U.S. Coast Guard approved Type III Personal Flotation Device (PFD) with a plastic whistle attached is required for all activities on the water and dock. If you do not own a life jacket, then the club PFDs are available. Each student will receive 1 shirt and 1 whistle during the sailing program, provided at the 1st day of the 1st session that the student is registered for.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT. Sailing gloves, Sun Protection(sunglasses, hat, long sleeves and pants, sunscreen,) Reusable water bottle, Water shoes