The “GO-TO” class for junior sailors worldwide.
Ages 5-13 (up to 120lbs)
Week-long full-day sailing camps for beginners and intermediate sailors. Multi-week Race camps are offered for advanced sailors.
Every student will receive:
- The annual Saint Croix Sailing School T-Shirt.
- The Little Red Book. The Little Red Book is US Sailing’s certification system. As sailors progress, instructors will sign off on the skills mastered.
Lil’ Luffers
This three-day course is the perfect way for your little one to get their first taste of sailing. Students will meet on Tuesday-Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm. Parents are asked to stick around and experience this course with their little ones. During this course, you and your child will learn how to rig an OPTI, steer the boat around the bay, and take a cruise down the river on the last day of class in a 22’ Keelboat.
This course is for ages 5-7.
Prerequisite: None!
2021 Dates | Time | Price | Status | Registration |
June 06, 07, 08 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | $175 | Upcoming | Click here to register |
Opti Explorer
This is the place to start your child’s love of sailing. Sailed around the world, the Opti is the go-to class for junior sailors. Sailors will learn on-the-water safety, rigging, steering, knots, and more! The end of the week goal is for your student to have a basic understanding of the mechanics of driving and sailing a boat. Each four-day session is designed to get your child comfortable and confident in an Opti. This course can be taken multiple times. Each week your sailor builds upon the fundamentals of sailing.
Ages 7 – 13 (under 120 lbs)
Prerequisite: None!
Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
2021 Dates | Time | Price | Status | Registration |
June 14 – 18 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $355 | Upcoming | Click here to register |
June 21 – 25 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $355 | Upcoming | Click here to register |
June 28 – July 02 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $355 | Upcoming | Click here to register |
July 12 – 16 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $355 | Upcoming | Click here to register |
July 19 – 23 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $355 | Upcoming | Click here to register |
July 26 – 30 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $355 | Upcoming | Click here to register |
Aug 02 – 06 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $355 | Upcoming | Click here to register |
Aug 09 – 13 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $355 | Upcoming | Click here to register |
Aug 16 – 20 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $355 | Upcoming | Click here to register |
Opti Advanced
Opti Advanced sailors are students who have taken a week or two of the Opti Explorer sessions and have shown advanced sailing ability. The Opti Advanced session is for students who are not yet ready for racing but would like to continue working on more advanced skills and techniques. Sailors will continue to work on points of sail and boat control. There will also be more advanced topics introduced like spinnaker sailing, reading the wind/weather, and other more advanced boat handling techniques.
Prerequisite: 1-2 weeks of OPTI Explorer
Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
2020 Dates | Time | Price | Status | Registration |
July 19 – July 23 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $385 | Upcoming | Click here to register |
July 26 – July 30 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $385 | Upcoming | Click here to register |
Opti Racer
The Racing Optimist class is an exciting opportunity to fully experience the challenge of sailing at a higher level. Designed for students who who have shown their ability to sail at a high level in the Opti Explorer or Advanced courses. The OPTI racers will develop racing concepts including starts, upwind and downwind sailing, as well as boat trim for speed, racing rules, strategy, tactics, and more. US Sailing Certified instructors lead students in drills, practice races, and adventure downriver. The class meets Monday – Friday from 9:00-3:30 for two weeks.
On select Fridays, the Opti Racers are encouraged to compete in local TCYS regattas. These regattas are held around the metro area. There is a $20 registration fee for each regatta.
Prerequisite: 1-2 weeks of OPTI Explorer (and instructor approval) or Opti Advanced.
2021 Dates | Time | Price | Status | Registration |
June 21 – July 02 (Monday-Friday) |
9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $595 | Upcoming | Click here to register |
August 02 – August 13 (Monday-Friday) |
9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $595 | Upcoming | Click here to register |