Optimist Beginner Session 3

Start
January 10, 2026
End
February 28, 2026
Schedule
15 sessions
#1.
January 10, 2026 (UTC-04:00)
#2.
January 14, 2026 (UTC-04:00)
#3.
January 17, 2026 (UTC-04:00)
#4.
January 21, 2026 (UTC-04:00)
#5.
January 24, 2026 (UTC-04:00)
#6.
January 28, 2026 (UTC-04:00)
#7.
January 31, 2026 (UTC-04:00)
#8.
February 04, 2026 (UTC-04:00)
#9.
February 07, 2026 (UTC-04:00)
#10.
February 11, 2026 (UTC-04:00)
#11.
February 14, 2026 (UTC-04:00)
#12.
February 18, 2026 (UTC-04:00)
#13.
February 21, 2026 (UTC-04:00)
#14.
February 25, 2026 (UTC-04:00)
#15.
February 28, 2026 (UTC-04:00)
Location
St. Croix Yacht Club
Spaces left
8

Registration

Member – $300.00
Member - Single Day – $175.00
One day a week
Non - Member Single Day – $225.00
Non Member – $400.00

Optimist Beginner

Session 3

Ages: 7 years - 15 years old

January 10th - February 28th

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 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 for ages 7 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

Contact Us:

Phone: 340-773-9531

Email: concierge@stcroixyc.com

Mailing Address:

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