Welcome to the Fall Season
September 6th through December 17th, 2023
REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY AUGUST 4TH
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd SEASON ORIENTATION
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
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: 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
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.
JUNIOR CRUISING PROGRAM
This class is a unique offering at CGSC focusing on the STEM side of sailing. Sailors will be learning to pilot keelboats such as the J24, learning crew work and different aspects of the sailing industry with the eventual goal of helping to place them in internships and lead them into the maritime industry. Sailors will be learning about crewed sailing, navigation, sailmaking, rigging, teamwork, material sciences and more.
This class is limited to 6 sailors only and requires approval of STEM Sailing Coach in order to sign up.
Boat: J24
Member: $925.00 | Non Member: $975.00
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