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Optimist Beginner Fall 2

  • October 22, 2025
  • December 06, 2025
  • 13 sessions
  • October 22, 2025, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • October 25, 2025, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • October 29, 2025, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • November 01, 2025, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • November 05, 2025, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • November 08, 2025, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • November 12, 2025, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • November 15, 2025, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • November 19, 2025, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • November 26, 2025, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • November 29, 2025, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • December 03, 2025, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • December 06, 2025, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
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Optimist Beginner

October 22nd - December 6th

This class offers an opportunity for young beginner sailors to learn basic boat handling, points of sail, sportsmanship, water safety and rigging while having fun and getting comfortable on the water. Sailors will learn with one or two sailors in each boat. Curriculum typically includes basic knots, parts of the boat, parts of the sail, rigging/de-rigging, launching, points of sail, tacking, jibing, figure 8 course, triangle course, and capsize recovery. Sailors may take the beginner course multiple times as they improve their competency with basic skills.

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Schedule

Wednesday:  4:00pm - 6:00pm

Saturday:  9:00am - 12:00pm

NO CLASS November 22nd

no sailing experience necessary

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Equipment:
PFDs (lifejackets) are required, sailors who do not have their own may borrow a PFD from the Sailing Program.
Sun protective clothing & sunscreen are strongly recommended, as is a refillable water bottle (there is a water fill station in the club for refills).
Other optional equipment: Hat, sunglasses, water shoes, sailing gloves.


This class is recommended for ages 8 and older. Participants  should be able to demonstrate adequate swimming ability in swimming short distances and treading water while wearing a PFD. Scholarships Available! 

Please email any questions to  Waterfront@StCroixYC.com 

MISSION STATEMENT

The Club is formed for the express purpose of promoting interest and activity in the ownership, racing and cruising of yachts and small boats; of providing a meeting place for members whose common interest lies in ships and the sea; of augmenting the recreational facilities and visitor attractions of the island; of exchange and courtesies with other yacht clubs of the United States and Caribbean islands, and of extending to visiting yachtsmen the hospitality of St. Croix.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Club is formed for the express purpose of promoting interest and activity in the ownership, racing and cruising of yachts and small boats; of providing a meeting place for members whose common interest lies in ships and the sea; of augmenting the recreational facilities and visitor attractions of the island; of exchange and courtesies with other yacht clubs of the United States and Caribbean islands, and of extending to visiting yachtsmen the hospitality of St. Croix.

Contact Us:


Phone:  340-773-9531

Email:  concierge@stcroixyc.com


Mailing Address:

St. Croix Yacht Club
5100 Teague Bay
Christiansted, USVI 00820

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