FALL SEASON

Welcome to the Fall Season

September 6th through December 17th, 2023

REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY AUGUST 4TH

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd SEASON ORIENTATION

 

 

 


REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2023

Please click the appropriate link to register. Member registrations will require validation of CGSC Membership.

Learn to Sail (AGES 6-13)

Beginner & Intermediate Optimist:  Boats: Qube & Optimist

Our Learn to Sail Optimist class is for young sailors ages 6-12 sailed on the Optimist, and SailCube. Sailors will learn to leave and return to the dock, basic sailing maneuvers, sailing on all points of sail, and how to right a boat from a capsize. Once they have mastered the basics, they will be invited to participate in the intermediate groups, which focus on a more advanced curriculum appropriate to age and skill level, teaching advanced knots, rigging, advanced boat handling, right of way concepts, and more. Every sailor, regardless of experience, will have to pass a swim and capsize test the first day of the season. Placement in beginner or intermediate groups will ultimately be decided on by the coaches after an assessment of skill level.

Schedule: Saturdays OR Sundays, 11am-4pm

Member: $925 | Non Member: $975

Learn to Sail (AGES 13-17)

Teen Sailing: Boats: Laser Bahia, J24

This program is designed around the older kids, from ages 13-17 teaching basic knots, rigging, basic maneuvers, right of way concepts, and more. If your teenager has no sailing experience, this is the group they will be in. Each sailor must pass a swim and capsize test the first day of the season, regardless of sailing experience. If your sailor has gone through the beginner level, they can move onto the Beginner Laser or Junior Cruising groups.

Schedule: Sundays, 11am-4pm

Member: $925.00 | Non Member: $975.00


Beginner Laser: Boat – Laser

This program is designed around the older kids, from ages 13-17 designed around preparing them for single-handed sailing. This program is beginner to intermediate level, and will serve as the stepping stone to the Laser Development Team.

Schedule: Thursdays 430-630 PM

Member: $580.00 | Non Member: $680.00

Beginner C420: Boat – Club 420

This class is designed to introduce sailors to double handed sailing – sailing with a crew and skipper. Class is sailed in the Club 420, the USA’s premier double handed trainer. The C420 is a very physically demanding boat and as such requires a minimum weight of 110 pounds and sailors must be at least 13 years old to participate in class.

The Beginner 420 group is a new offering, designed for those who are interested in joining the team, or sailing doublehanded boats – they will be focusing on boathandling, communication, the basic mechanics of a sailing race, with the goal of building the skillsets for racing. After a season of dedicated practice, a sailor can be invited to join the 420 Racing Team.

Schedule: Thursdays 430-630 PM

Member: $580.00 | Non Member: $680.00

After School Sailing

After School Sailing: Boat: Optimist, RS Feva, Laser Bahia

Supplemental instruction for those who want extra time on the water in a weekly sertting – this class is for sailors who are 6 to 17 years old and is offered on Thursdays and/or Fridays. Groups will be separated by age and then skill level.

Schedule: Wednesdays, Thursdays OR Fridays 4:30-6:30 pm

Member: $625.00 | Non Member: $725.00

CGSC Race Team

OPTIMIST FLEETS

Optimist Green Fleet: Boat: Optimist

The Green Fleet Optimist sailor has already learned how to sail yet wants to take the next step into developing his or her passion for sailing. In Green Fleet, sailors learn the fundamentals of racing: advanced boat handling, tactics and strategy, basic wind awareness, and the function/process of a regatta. Our Green Fleet Optimist program is a great way for a young sailor to foster self-discipline, confidence, camaraderie, and respect for the sport. These sailors are introduced to competitive sailing and gain the core skills necessary to eventually move up to our Red, White, and Blue fleet racing team.

Sailors will be divided into different coaching/training groups based on skill level and regatta experience, but will often be training together.

Schedule: Wednesdays, 4-6pm

Saturdays, 9am-3pm & Sundays, 9am-3pm

Member: $1,375.00 | Non Member: $1,475.00

Optimist RWB Fleet: Boat: Optimist

The Optimist Red, White, and Blue championship fleet is the highest level of racing an optimist sailor can participate in. Our sailors advance from Green Fleet into Red, White, and Blue once they demonstrate a working knowledge of the racing rules and tactics, and exhibit a maturity level appropriate to the level of competition. These sailors are dedicated and motivated to continue perfecting their sailing skills, and thus are required to purchase their own boat and gear in competitive condition.

We divide the training/coaching groups into a Development Team and Advanced Team, coaches will make selection based on but not limited to, equipment, regatta experience, attendance, and behavior.

Schedule: Wednesdays, 4-6pm

Saturdays& Sundays, 10am-5pm

Member: $1,450.00 | Non Member: $1,650.00

LASER DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Laser is the Men’s and Women’s Olympic single-handed class of small dinghy racing. A smaller rig than the Laser Radial and Laser Standard, the Laser 4.7 is the youth version of the Laser class and serves as a great introduction to the boat. The Laser is a very physically demanding boat and as such requires a minimum weight of 110 pounds to handle the forces of the sail. Sailors in the Laser program are required to own their own boat after three seasons of sailing at Coconut Grove Sailing Club.

The Laser Radial is the next step up from the Laser 4.7 with a 30% increase in sail area. The Laser Radial fleet is officially considered for ISAF (the world governing body for the sport of sailing) ranking and can compete in officially sanctioned events such as Miami World Cup and Lauderdale Olympic Classes Regatta. Sailors in the Laser program are required to own their own boat after three seasons of sailing at Coconut Grove Sailing Club. A minimum weight of 130 pounds is required.

We divide the training/coaching groups into a Development Team and Advanced Team, coaches will make selection based on but not limited to, equipment, regatta experience, attendance, and behavior.

Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays 10 AM – 4 PM

Member: $1,375.00 | Non Member: $1,475.00

LASER RACING TEAM

This program is only for experienced sailors with racing experience in the Laser that are under 19 years of age. This program constitutes an elite racing program with aims of attending ILCA sanctioned regattas in order to qualify for ICLA Continental and World Championships.

Sailors must provide a racing resume and be approved by the Head Coach, or have graduated from the Laser Development Team.

Member: $1,450.00 | Non Member: $1,650.00

Schedule: Fridays 4-6 PM, Saturdays and Sundays 10-5 PM

CLUB 420 RACING TEAM

This is our competitive options for doublehanded sailors – sailing with a crew and skipper. The 420 Racing Team competes in the Club 420 class, the USA’s premier double handed trainer class. The C420 is a very physically demanding boat and as such requires a minimum weight of 110 pounds and sailors must be at least 13 years old to participate in class.

The Club 420 group is a new offering at CGSC – they will be focusing on boathandling, communication, the basic mechanics of a sailing race, with the goal of building the skillsets for racing. Our aim is to race the local and regional 420 events with the aim of developing a serious contender for North American championship.

Practice will be twice a week, incorporating physical training and theory sessions. Boats will be provided for the sailors. Novice sailors are encouraged to sign up for Beginner C420 program to add to their training time.

Practice Days:

Saturdays and Sundays 11 AM – 5 PM

PRICE – 

$1,375 per Sailor for CGSC Members

$1,475 per Sailor for Non-Members.


WINDSURFING

Unleash your child’s inner wind rider with our exciting youth windsurfing program! Kids ages 6 and up can experience the thrill of gliding across the water, powered by the wind and their own sense of adventure. Our qualified instructors provide a safe and supportive environment where kids learn the basics of windsurfing in a fun and engaging way. From standing up on the board to catching their first puff of wind, every moment is a chance to build confidence, coordination, and a lifelong love for the sport. Sailors can choose to come once or twice a week on Mondays and/or Thursdays from 4:30pm to sunset. The cost per child to attend once a week is $680 and $975 to come twice weekly. Want to check it out before committing? No problem! Our drop-in rate is $75 per session per student. Classes start January 8 – May 5th so click to register your child for our 2024 winter/spring windsurfing season!

SCHEDULE: Mondays & Thursdays 430 – Sunset

COST: 1 session per week – $680/season, 2 sessions per week $975/season. Drop-in rate $75 per class.

Come Sail with Us!

Discover the excitement of sailing with one of our beginners’ classes or further your skills with our
numerous intermediate and advanced programs

EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING LIST

  • LIFE JACKET( TYPE 3, NOT TYPE 2, WHICH HAS COLLAR THAT CAN GET CAUGHT ON THE BOOM)*
  • NON-SKID WATER SHOES OR SAILING BOOTS ( NOT CROCS OR OPEN SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS)
  • HAT WITH TIE ON LANYARD
  • BAGGED LUNCH
  • SUNGLASSES ( WITH KEEPER)
  • SUNSCREEN!
  • REFILLABLE WATER BOTTLE
  • CHANGE OF CLOTHES OR TOWEL
  • DUFFEL/GYM BAG TO STORE ITEMS