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• Private Dinghy Sailing Lessons - Ongoing

  • Start
    October 11, 2024
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    December 31, 2025
  • Location
    SCYC
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Adult & Youth Dinghy Sailing Lessons
  

   
  

  Our private dinghy lessons are a combination of onshore theory and on-the-water instruction. Come sail with one of our instructors to learn the basics of sailing, as a refresher for those who haven't sailed in a while, or to take your sailing to the next level.

  Lessons are held on an Optimist, Sunfish,
  Open Bic, or Laser as determined by the instructor.

  Private Lessons have a 2-hour minimum

  
  

  Fees per 2-hour lesson:

  SCYC Members - $150 

   Resident Non Members (with VI License) - $180

  St. Croix Visitors - $210

  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  3 hour lessons are available by advance request

  
  

  Discounted 5-Lesson Packages are available
  must be paid in full prior to first lesson.

  
  

  Instructor Gratuities are welcome and appreciated!

  
  

  Email Waterfront@StCroixYC.com for more information
  and to arrange a lesson date and time

  
  

  
  

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• Adult & Family Sailing Lessons - Ongoing

  • Start
    February 02, 2025
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    December 31, 2025
  • Location
    SCYC

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  Adult & Family Sailing Lessons
  

  
  

  Our private 3-hour lessons are a combination of onshore theory and on-the-water instruction. Come sail with one of our instructors to learn the basics or sailing, or as a refresher for those who haven't sailed in a while. 
  

  
  

  Lessons are held on a Rhodes 19 or other vessel as determined by the instructor.
  Up to three students aboard our Rhodes 19.  

  
  

  Fees:

  SCYC Members - $300 

   Resident Non Members (with VI License) - $400

  St. Croix Visitors - $450

  
  
  
  
  

  Email Waterfront@StCroixYC.com to arrange a lesson date and time

  
  

  
  

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• Opti Green Fleet - Spring 1

  • Start
    February 22, 2025
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  • End
    March 29, 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    St. Croix Yacht Club
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Optimist Green Fleet
  Spring Session 1 begins Saturday Feb 22nd

  
  

  The Opti Green Fleet class is for novice to intermediate level Optimist Sailors. The term "Green Fleet" is used primarily in the context competitive sailing, however this class refines and builds upon basic skills which are important for the competitive and leisure sailor alike. Sailors typically stay in the Green Fleet class for multiple sessions while their competitive skillset increases. 

  Sailors should have previously taken the Opti Beginner course or be able to demonstrate an equivalent experience level. Sailors should be able to handle the Opti on their own safely, capsize & recover, be able to rig, launch, tack/jibe, and sail upwind. Sailors additionally should be able to demonstrate adequate swimming ability in swimming short distances and treading water while wearing a PFD. 

  If you are uncertain if your sailor meets the prerequisites for the Opti Green Fleet class please reach out to the Sailing Program at Waterfront@StCroixYC.com

  This course runs twice weekly for 6 weeks.
  Wednesdays 4:00 - 6:00 
  Saturdays 9:00 - 12:00
  NO CLASS -  Saturday March 15th 
  Scholarships Available!

  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.

  The Partial Participation ticket is a waitlist for students who can only attend either Wednesday OR Saturday class, or for those who cannot attend more than 5 classes in the 5 week period. Preference is given to students who can attend the full session (both days of class for 5 weeks).

  This class is recommended for ages 8 and older. 
  Please email any questions to  Waterfront@StCroixYC.com 

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• Sunfish Sailing Class

  • Start
    February 22, 2025
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  • End
    March 29, 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    SCYC
  • Spaces left
    2

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  NEW Adult Sailing Program
  Sunfish Dinghy Sailing Class
  
   

  The Sunfish Sailing Class is for beginner sailors or prior sailors who would like to refresh their skills. This class is a combination of onshore lessons and hands-on practice on the water in a Sunfish. The Sunfish is a personal-sized sailing dinghy used for both leisurely sailing and one-design racing. The St. Croix Yacht Club has a large fleet of 14 Sunfish, and our Sunfish sailors are the most active sailing group in the club.

  This 5-week course will teach the basics of sailing, sailing terminology, rigging, knot tying and general seamanship. Life jackets are required, if you do not have your own SCYC has lifejackets available for use. Sailors may bring snacks or water bottles as desired. The clubhouse has a water fill station for refillable water bottles. Other optional equipment: Hat, sunglasses, water shoes, sailing gloves.

  Sailing is a physical activity. With Instructor guidance participants should be physically able to capsize, turn upright, and climb into their boat, pull on lines under load, and move their boat in and out of the water with the aid of a wheeled dolly. Sailors additionally should be able to demonstrate adequate swimming ability in swimming short distances and treading water while wearing a PFD.

  Recommended for ages 15 and up
  This course runs weekly for 5 weeks on Saturdays from 12:00pm - 3:00pm 
  NO CLASS Saturday March 15th

  Please email any questions to  Waterfront@StCroixYC.com 
  

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• Rhodes 19 Intro to Keelboat

  • Start
    February 26, 2025
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  • End
    March 26, 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    SCYC
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  NEW Adult Sailing Program
  Introduction to Keelboat Sailing
  
  
  

  The Introduction to Keelboat Sailing class is for beginner sailors or prior sailors who would like to refresh their skills. This class is a combination of onshore lessons and hands-on practice on the water in a Rhodes 19. "Keelboat" refers to a boat that has a permanent keel rather than a moveable centerboard or daggerboard. The Rhodes 19 is a recreational keelboat used for both leisurely day sailing and one-design racing. 

  This 5-week course will teach the basics of sailing, sailing terminology, rigging, knot tying and general seamanship. Life jackets are required, if you do not have your own SCYC has lifejackets available for use. Sailors may bring snacks or water bottles as desired. The clubhouse has a water fill station for refillable water bottles. Other optional equipment: Hat, sunglasses, water shoes, sailing gloves.

  Sailing is a physical activity. Participants should be able to move between the club launch and the Rhodes 19, balance on a moving boat, be situationally aware of the vessel's moving parts, and be able to pull on lines that will be under load. Sailors additionally should be able to demonstrate adequate swimming ability in swimming short distances and treading water while wearing a PFD.

  Recommended for ages 15 and up
  This course runs weekly for 5 weeks on Wednesdays from 4:30pm - 6:30pm 

  If registration is full please sign up on the waitlist. With enough interest we may be able to open more spaces or offer an additional class. 

  Please email any questions to  Waterfront@StCroixYC.com 
  

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• 420 Sailing - Spring 2

  • Start
    March 22, 2025
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  • End
    April 26, 2025
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  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    St. Croix Yacht Club
  • Spaces left
    11
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  420 Sailing

  The 420 Sailing class includes the Good Hope Country Day School Sailing Team

  
  

  The 420 is the double-handed boat that forms the base of many local, high school and collegiate programs in North America. Simple and safe for beginning sailors and yet challenging enough for collegiate champions. This 420 class is for youth sailors 7th grade and up, including the GHCDS sailing team. This 420 session meets twice weekly for 6 weeks. Sailors must weigh at least 100 pounds to safely sail in the 420 class

  No sailing experience necessary, we will train you! 
  

  Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00
  Saturdays 1:00 - 4:00
  Additional practices may be offered when sailors are preparing for regattas

  Please email any questions to Waterfront@StCroixYC.com 

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  420 Class Schedule:
  Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00
  Saturdays 1:00 - 4:00
  March: 22, 27, 29,
  April: 3, 10, 17, 19, 24, 26
  NO CLASS Saturday April 5th for Azealia Bowl / BVI Spring Regatta
  NO CLASS Saturday April 12 for St. Croix International Regatta

  Scholarships Available!

  Partial Participation registration options are for students who can only attend either Thursday OR Saturday class, or for those who cannot attend more than 4 classes in the 5 week period. Enrollment preference is given to students who can attend the full session (both days of class for 5 weeks). If interested in partial participation, please register on the waitlist.

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• Opti Games & Adventures

  • Start
    March 26, 2025
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  • End
    April 30, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    St. Croix Yacht Club
  • Spaces left
    10

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  New Junior Sailing Class!!

  Opti Games & Adventures
    

  This new class is for non-competitive opti sailing. Each week sailors will improve their boat handling and general seamanship through games and short sailing trips. Come have some fun on the water!

  Sailors should have previously taken the Opti Beginner course or be able to demonstrate an equivalent experience level. Sailors should be able to handle the Opti on their own safely, capsize & recover, be able to rig, launch, tack/jibe, and sail upwind. Sailors additionally should be able to demonstrate adequate swimming ability in swimming short distances and treading water while wearing a PFD. 

  If you are uncertain if your sailor meets the prerequisites for this class please reach out to the Sailing Program at Waterfront@StCroixYC.com

  This course runs weekly on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 6:30
  Scholarships Available!

  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. 
  Please email any questions to  Waterfront@StCroixYC.com 

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• Opti Beginner - Spring

  • Start
    March 28, 2025
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  • End
    May 16, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    St. Croix Yacht Club
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Optimist Beginner
  
  

  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.
  

  This course runs weekly on Fridays from 4:00 - 6:00.
  NO CLASS April 11th - St. Croix International Regatta.
  NO CLASS May 2.

  no sailing experience necessary

  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 

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• Vessel Reservation & Charter: St. Croix International Regatta 2025

  • Start
    April 10, 2025
  • End
    April 13, 2025
  • Location
    SCYC

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  Vessel Reservation and Charter
  
  for the 32st Annual
  St. Croix International Regatta 2025
  April 11th - 13th
  
  

  Registration is required for use of SCYC club vessels for the 2025 International Regatta. Charter fees apply for non-members and certain club vessels.

  Some vessel charters require SCYC staff approval. Charters requiring approval will direct you to a waitlist. Please sign up on the waitlist to indicate your interest and our staff will email you.

  This registration is to reserve a boat and/or sail(s). To participate in the International Regatta you must register as a competitor. Click here for regatta registration
  

  Questions? Email Waterfront@StCroixYC.com

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• 32nd Annual SCYC International Regatta

  • Start
    April 11, 2025
  • End
    April 13, 2025
  • Location
    SCYC

  
  

  Registration and Details on Yachtscoring

  Vessel Registration and Charter can be found Here

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• Opti Green Fleet - Final Session

  • Start
    April 19, 2025
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  • End
    May 31, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    St. Croix Yacht Club
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Optimist Green Fleet
  Spring Session 2 begins Saturday April 19th

  
  

  The Opti Green Fleet class is for novice to intermediate level Optimist Sailors. The term "Green Fleet" is used primarily in the context competitive sailing, however this class refines and builds upon basic skills which are important for the competitive and leisure sailor alike. Sailors typically stay in the Green Fleet class for multiple sessions while their competitive skillset increases. 

  Sailors should have previously taken the Opti Beginner course or be able to demonstrate an equivalent experience level. Sailors should be able to handle the Opti on their own safely, capsize & recover, be able to rig, launch, tack/jibe, and sail upwind. Sailors additionally should be able to demonstrate adequate swimming ability in swimming short distances and treading water while wearing a PFD. 

  If you are uncertain if your sailor meets the prerequisites for the Opti Green Fleet class please reach out to the Sailing Program at Waterfront@StCroixYC.com

  This course runs weekly on Saturdays from 9:00 - 12:00
  NO CLASS -  Saturday May 17th (Sunfish Open)
  Scholarships Available!

  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. 
  Please email any questions to  Waterfront@StCroixYC.com 

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