Learn to Sail / Intro to Optimist Sailing
Designed for kids ages 8 – 13, this program introduces youngsters to the fabulous world of opti sailing. The optimist pram is used the world over to teach young children how to sail and race. The course will enable young sailors to develop proper boat handling skills and experience sailboat racing for beginners. We always leave some time for fun sailing and adventure as well. No sailing experience is required, boats and equipment are provided. We encourage every child to give sailing a try. We NEVER EVER have tryouts.
Fall 2022 Dates: August 14th – November 6th
Practice Times; Sunday’s 12:30pm – 2:30pm and Monday’s 4:30 – 6:30pm
Registration Form: Sign up for Learn to Sail
Cost: $525 per child per season
Learn to Windsurf
Fall 2022 Dates: August 14th – November 17th
Practice Times: Sundays 10am – 1pm and Wednesdays 4:30pm – 6:30pm (last weekday practice on 11/2)
Cost: $625 per child per season
Registration Form: Sign Up for Learn to Windsurf
Homeschool Sailing & Windsurfing
Hello to all Upper Keys and South Dade Home School families! Sailing and windsurfing for homeschooled kids will continue in 2022/2023. As part of this program, kids will learn to sail on a variety of sailboats, discover windsurfing, enjoy kayaking/paddle boarding, explore nearby islands and do fun arts and crafts. Parents have the option to send their kids once or twice a week this year. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays from 1pm to 3pm. Children and teens ages 5 – 16 are welcome to join.
Fall 2022 Dates: August 15 – October 26
Who Can Attend: Kids ages 5 through 16; no sailing or windsurfing experience required
PracticeTimes: Mondays, 1pm – 3pm AND/OR Wednesdays, 1pm – 3pm.
Registration Form: Sign Up for Homeschool Sailing & Windsurfing
Cost: $350 per child per season for one day a week of class and $625 for both days
Optimist Racing
For intermediate and advanced opti sailors, this program focuses on developing and understanding racing tactics and strategy as well as fine tuning boat handling techniques. Competing in Florida-based regattas is a big component of this program.
Fall Season Dates: August 14th – November 13th (dates subject to change)
Practice Times: Sundays: 9am to Noon and Tuesdays 4:30 to sunset
Registration Form: Sign up for Opti Racing
Cost: $625 per child per season
Club 420 Sailing
Designed for middle and high school teens that are too big for optis or who are ready to move into a bigger boat with a partner, the Club 420 is the official sailboat used by high schools and colleges around the country for teaching and racing. This course will introduce beginner teens to the basic principles of sailing and boat handling while also introducing them to racing. Intermediate level sailors get the opportunity to improve on their handling techniques and gain a stronger understanding of racing tactics and strategies. For those sailors that are ready, regatta racing is also a big component of this program.
Fall Season Dates: August 15 – November 13th
Practices Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30pm to sunset
Registration Form: Sign up for C420 Sailing
Cost: $625 per child per season
Our Refund Policy
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds during our academic year programs. We also cannot pro-rate the season fee should your child miss several days of practice.
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