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Optimist Beginner

  • March 04, 2026
  • May 02, 2026
  • 18 sessions
  • March 04, 2026, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • March 07, 2026, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • March 11, 2026, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • March 14, 2026, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • March 18, 2026, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • March 21, 2026, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • March 25, 2026, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • March 28, 2026, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • April 01, 2026, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • April 04, 2026, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • April 08, 2026, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • April 11, 2026, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • April 15, 2026, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • April 18, 2026, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • April 22, 2026, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • April 25, 2026, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • April 29, 2026, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • May 02, 2026, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
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Optimist Beginner

Ages: 7 years - 15 years old


March 4th - May 2nd

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

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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