MISSION
The object and purpose of this organization, CGSCIC, organized as a non-profit corporation is to support the sport of sailing and encourage sailing instruction at all levels. Additional goals are to help encourage new sailors, to help sustain Coconut Grove’s sailing tradition and to provide sailing lessons and instructional opportunities for people of all ages.
In order to meet our mission and provide services in our community, we rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses for support. Without the assistance of community-minded individuals, just like you, we wouldn’t be able to serve our community each year.
COCONUT GROVE SAILING CLUB ORIGIN
In 1946, the Coconut Grove Sailing Club was started by a group of Miami residents based on a shared love for sailing, a passion for Biscayne Bay, and a spirit of volunteerism in providing community service. The founding members formed the club to provide a safe venue to teach children to sail and to run sailboat regattas for the community. The original CGSC had no club house, merely a storage shack. There were no moorings; sailors simply anchored out in the basin. .
As of today, the CGSC has expanded into a fully operational mooring field and is world-renowned for its eclectic sailing programs. Thousands have learned to sail at CGSC, and if you’re just dipping your big toe into the friendly waters of Biscayne Bay, you couldn’t find a better place.
“Together” 32.5 ft. Beneteau & “Franela” 26.5 ft. Beneteau
Although membership is not required to participate in youth or adult sailing courses we have a great boat usage program for all of our members.
We are not a rental facility but we want our members to receive the benefits of owning a boat.
We offer an Adopt a Boat Program to Members of the Coconut Grove Sailing Club.
Adopt a Boat Beneteau Program $75 per month
To join the Beneteau Fleet you must have these certifications:
-Basic Keel boat Certification – Prerequisite for Basic Cruising
-Basic Cruising Certification -Minimum required to join the Program
-Bareboat Cruising Certification – Must have to take the Boat Overnight
Once you fulfill these courses please contact adoptaboat@cgsc.org to find out how to join the program.
Adopt a Boat Flying Scot Program
Adopt a Boat Flying Scot Program $60 per month
To join the Flying Scot Fleet you must:
Contact The Flying Scot Chairman, Bud Price at budp@cgsc.org
LEADERSHIP
PRESIDENT
Geoffrey Sutcliffe
VICE PRESIDENT
James Grupenhoff
VICE PRESIDENT
James Green
SECRETARY DIRECTOR
Robert Carlson
TREASURER DIRECTOR
Olivier de Lavalette