Saint Croix Sailing School

2012 Registration is Available Now!

lfairweather — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:45:39 +0000

Can’t wait for summer? Get a jump start by signing up for sailing lessons! Registration is available for students ages 7-17 and adults as well. Go to the schedule and registration pages for more information!

Find Fun Pics on Facebook!

lfairweather — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:13:51 +0000

Find Saint Croix Sailing School on Facebook and view photos from classes and events!

Thank you Jackson Brown for your hard work!

lfairweather — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:42:42 +0000

Jackson Brown, a student of SCSS, took on some projects at the school to earn the distinguished award of Eagle Scout. He facilitated a crew of adults and troop members as well as put a lot of his own time and effort into turning a grungy, junk-filled shed into a storage and changing building for students. He also built a boat rail for additional 420 sailboat storage. We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication!

Click on this link to see Jackson’s photo album of the process:

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=jrbrown.mn&target=ALBUM&id=5621215662715278641&authkey=Gv1sRgCJXo9o390vibvwE&feat=email

Adult Lessons

lfairweather — Sun, 29 May 2011 16:56:01 +0000

We will again be offering adult lessons on our O’Day Daysailor. The lessons are essentially private and are scheduled to your calendar. Click here for more information and registration information.

Adult Program gains new boat!

lfairweather — Wed, 12 May 2010 19:41:05 +0000

The schools mission is squarely focused on youth sailing. But after receiving countless inquires about adult lessons we felt there was demand and need for an adult program. Last year we conducted adult classes in our 420s, which worked well but clearly the 420 is less than an ideal adult learning platform. This year an anonymous donor offered to fund a boat if we were willing to expand our adult offerings. We said “of course” and are now happy to announce that we have acquired an O’Day Daysailor for adult lessons. This is an ideal boat for any level sailor. It is comfortable and stable yet performs well and gives helpful feedback that promotes learning. Info on our adult lesson program is available here.

St. Croix Sailing School Gains Not For Profit Status!

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:00:13 +0000

Saint Croix Sailing School is a 501(c)3 organization. We can accept donations that are tax deductible. Since we are committed to keeping tuition low and classes available to all students please help us by donating now. Feel free to conact any of our board members on the “contact us” page for more information.

Dennis Connor Supports St. Croix Sailing School!

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:00:45 +0000

Based on the interview below it is evident that sailing great Dennis Connor would support the model that the Saint Croix Sailing School has implemented:

From a recent interview of Dennis Conner by Sailing Anarchy

SA: And what do you think is more valuable for young (11-16 years old) sailors – to sail in Sabots and Optimists or to sail as part of a program on a bigger boat?

DC: For sure, kids should be in smaller one-design boats like Optimists…..420s……Lasers, that sort of thing. Certainly not sabots.