Raising The Bar For Sailing Instruction

– For Adults and Youth

Our Mission

As a nonprofit organization dedicated to championing the sport of sailing, we are committed to advancing the sport and expanding its accessibility by delivering exceptional, standards-based instruction at every level. We are passionately devoted to welcoming new sailors, preserving Coconut Grove’s rich sailing tradition, and driven to delivering instruction that meets the highest national standards for safety, instruction and seamanship.

Our Roots: A Legacy Born on Biscayne Bay

Founded in 1946 by a small group of passionate Miami sailors, the Coconut Grove Sailing Club began as little more than a dream — and a shack. With no clubhouse or moorings, early members anchored their boats in the bay and operated entirely on volunteer spirit, united by a love for sailing, a deep connection to Biscayne Bay, and a commitment to community service.

Their mission was simple but powerful: to create a safe, welcoming space to teach sailing — especially to children — and to organize regattas that brought the community together on the water.

Today, CGSC has grown into a vibrant, world-renowned sailing hub with a full-service mooring field and a reputation for excellence in instruction and racing. Thousands have learned to sail here, and whether you’re hoisting your first sail or returning for another season, there’s no better place to begin your journey than right here on the bay.