Curious about beginning or improving your sailing journey? Our Clinics are designed for all, from complete beginners who want to experience the thrill of sailing in a relaxed, hands-on setting, to sailors focused on honing their racing techniques.

Opti Dinghy:  Ages 5-13 (up to 120 lbs)
Club 420 (C420):  Ages 13-18
J/22 Keelboat: Adults 16+

Check out some of our Clinic Offerings below!

Intro To Sailing

Curious about sailing but don’t know where to start?  Our 4-hour Intro to Sailing clinics are designed for complete beginners who want to experience the thrill of sailing in a relaxed, hands-on setting.  Our expert instructors will guide students through the basics – learning how to steer, trim the sails, and understand the wind.
We will help you build confidence on the water and set you up for future sailing adventures.

Optis

Ages 7-13 (up to 120 lbs)
Prerequisite:  None!
Class size:  Approximately 6 students

Event	Date
Intro To Sailing - Opti	June 18, 2025 12:00 pm   to   June 18, 2025 4:00 pm	Register

C420s

Ages: 13 – 17
Prerequisite:  None!
Class size:  Approximately 6 students

Event	Date
Intro To Sailing - C420	June 25, 2025 12:00 pm   to   June 25, 2025 4:00 pm	Register

J22

Ages: 16+
Prerequisite:  None!
Class size:  Approximately 4 students

Event	Date
Intro to Sailing - J22	June 21, 2025 12:00 pm   to   June 21, 2025 4:00 pm	Register
Intro to Sailing - J22	June 28, 2025 12:00 pm   to   June 28, 2025 4:00 pm	Register

 

Learn To Crew Class

Ages: 18+

This class is for you if you have had some boating experience and are interested in learning about sailboat racing.  The best way to get started in sailboat racing is by crewing!  The class includes four days of instruction designed to help sailors develop the proficiencies necessary to become confident crew on racing sailboats.  Class time will be split evenly between in-class instruction and on-the-water practice.

Sign up here: https://stcroixsailing.com/learn-to-crew-class-2025/

More Clinics to come!