Waterfront

The St. Croix Yacht Club offers a variety of opportunities for Land Lubbers and Salty Dogs alike. For the individuals who prefer to spectate from the High Ground and watch the action unfold, many of our races happen on Teague Bay and can be viewed from the comfort of your bar stool. For those who are interested in trying out something new, our Buck Island Races often include motor-boaters and welcome new sailors to join the festivities on sailing vessels both large and small. For the Salt Water Soul looking for challenge and fast paced adventure, the St. Croix Yacht Club hosts a number of Races for Dinghy Sailors and handicapped racers year round. With the Buck Island National Monument as the backdrop for some fine Caribbean racing, the St. Croix Yacht Club offer’s an incredible experience for all.

Upcoming St Croix Yacht Club racing

Above: The view from Point Udall of the "Around St. Croix" Race 2011

Around St Croix January 28 & 29

Single handed one design series (Lasers and Sunfish) February 5, 12, 26

Hookanson Memorial Race, Sunday 19 February

Upcoming St.Croix Yacht Club Programs

Sunfish Clinic Sunday February 5 & Saturday February 11, 2012 1:00 PM– 4:00 PM

What an opportunity! Come and train with PETER STANTON, a world class sunfish sailor and St. Croix Local! Registration located to the right.

Optimist Mondays Begin January 16, 2012 at a special start time of 1pm-4pm further program dates include:

January 23 4-6pm
January 30 4-6pm
February 6 4-6pm

Opti Monday Flyer and Registration materials are located under the “Year Round Programs” Tab

Adult Sailing Level One Classes will be held at the SCYC starting Wednesday January 25, 2012 (Class on January 18th was canceled due to poor conditions) from 4pm-6pm, further program dates include:

February 1 4-6pm
February 8 4-6pm
February 15 4-6pm

Adult Sailing Flyer and Registration materials are located under the “Adult Sailing” Tab

Boats available for use:

Available for members use are a variety of One-Design boats. Following a competency check with the Manager or Waterfront Coordinator each member has access to over 40 dinghy’s at the SCYC. Prior reservation for these boats is requested.

Optimist Prams
Sunfish
Club 420′s
*Rhodes 19

“Some Fee’s may apply

Waterfront Education Programs

The St. Croix Yacht Club Waterfront Education Programs have a reputation of training and developing some of the finest young sailors in the Caribbean. A graduating program, students can begin at the very basic Learn to Sail level and graduate through each level at their own pace, all the way up to Advanced Racing.

Youth Sail Training activities

Year Round Sail Training Opportunities are held for experience and novice Sailors alike. Check out “Year Round Programming” for more information.
Summer program: For over 50 years, the St. Croix Yacht Club has provided summer learn to sail courses, 2 and 3 weeks long, taught by US Sailing certified instructors for ages 8 to 18, open to both members and non-members. See details under Summer Sail Program.
High School Sailing: Since 2007, the St Croix Yacht Club has partnered with local schools to provide fall and spring semester after school sail training 3 days a week in Club owned boats. Participants must be SCYC members

Our own "Home Grown" Sunfish Pro leading the first of many sunfish clinics at the SCYC

Classes are held several times a year; check out “Adult Sailing” for more information.
Private lessons are are also available in either private or club owned boats. Check with Manager or Waterfront Coordinator for price break-down and to book your next private lessons

Clinics

Working hand in hand with Virgin Island Sailing Association, Virgin Island Optimist Dinghy Association, and our fellow neighbors in St. Thomas and St. John, the St. Croix Yacht Club hosts various clinics throughout the year. Coaches from Universities and World Class Sailors from across the country find their way to St. Croix to work with our sailors throughout the year. Clinics can focus on a variety of topics including: “Sail your sunfish like a Worlds sailor”, High School Team Racing, High School Fleet Racing, Optimist Green Fleet, and Optimist Championship Sailing.

Captain John Holmberg running an informative seminar on "Race Committee 101"