BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE OPTIMIST SAILING (Ages 6 - 12):
Novice sailors are introduced to the world of sailing aboard a roto-molded, self-bailing, opti trainer called the Sail Qube. Our Learn to Sail program teaches young skippers how to leave and return to the dock, basic sailing maneuvers, how to sail on all points of sail, and how to right a boat from a capsize. Every sailor, regardless of experience, will have to pass a swim and capsize test on the first day of the season.
Once sailors gain proficiency in the basics, they will be invited to join the intermediate group, which focuses on a more advanced curriculum appropriate to age and skill level. Areas of focus include teaching basic knots, proper rigging given wind conditions, improving basic boat maneuvers and handling skills, right of way concepts, and more.
/SCHEDULE & COST:
Saturdays OR Sundays, 11am-4pm
Member: $900 | Non Member: $1,000 per season
After School:
Wednesday, Thursday OR Friday, 4:30-6:30pm
Member: $700 | Non Member: $800 per season
Learn to Sail (Ages 12 - 18):
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 Intro to Dinghy Sailing classes.
Schedule: Sundays, 11am-4pm
Member: $850.00 | Non Member: $950.00
After School Optimist Sailing: Boat: Optimist
Supplemental instruction for those who want extra time on the water in the optimist - this class is for sailors who are 6 to 13 years old and is offered on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays.
Schedule: Wednesdays, Thursdays OR Fridays 4:30 -6:30 pm
( One day only. Must choose between Wednesday Thursday or Friday.)
THURSDAY Member: $580.00 | Non Member: $680.00
FRIDAY Member: $580.00 | Non Member: $680.00
Beginner Laser: Boat: Laser
Once your sailor has mastered the basics of basics, they will move into this group. This is where they will get a taste of the Olympic ILCA Dinghy, which is an agile and demanding boat. Sailors who demonstrate an ability to sail a racing course can be invited to join our Racing Teams. Sailors must be proficient swimmers and may be asked to do a 50-yard swim with a lifejacket on. Sailors must have passed the Teens Program or pass a challenge test in order to participate in this class.
Schedule: Thursday, 4:30-6:30 pm
Member: $580.00 | Non Member: $680.00
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.
Schedule: Wednesdays, 4-6pm
Saturdays, 9am-3pm & Sundays, 9am-3pm
Member: $1335.00 | Non Member: $1445.00
Optimist Championship 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.
Schedule: Wednesdays, 4-6pm
Saturdays, 10am-5pm & Sundays, 10am-5pm
Member: $1375.00 | Non Member: $1475.00
ILCA FLEETS
ILCA DEVELOPMENT TEAM
The ILCA is the Men’s and Women’s Olympic single-handed class of small dinghy racing. A smaller rig than the ILCA 6 and ILCA 7, the ILCA 4 is the youth version of the ILCA Dinghy class and serves as a great introduction to the boat. The ILCA 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 ILCA program are required to own their own boat after three seasons of sailing at Coconut Grove Sailing Club.
The ILCA 6 is the next step up from the ILCA 4 with a 30% increase in sail area. The ILCA 6 is officially considered for World Sailing (the world governing body for the sport of sailing) ranking and can compete in officially sanctioned events. Sailors in the ILCA 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: $1,335.00 | Non Member: $1,445.00
ILCA ADVANCED 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 ILCA Continental and World Championships.
Sailors must provide a racing resume and be approved by the Head Coach, or have graduated from the ILCA Development Team.
Member: $1,375.00 | Non Member: $1,475.00
Schedule: Fridays 4-6 PM, Saturdays and Sundays 10-5 PM
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