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  • Optimist Team Fall 2

    • October 21, 2025
    • December 06, 2025
    • 20 sessions
    • St. Croix Yacht Club
    • 11
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    Optimist Team

    AGES 7 - 15

    October 21st - December 6th

    The Optimist Team class is for novice to intermediate level Optimist Sailors ages 7 -15. This class refines and builds upon basic rigging and sailing skills which are important for the competitive sailor.   

    The Coaches will also focus on teaching racing tactics, Rules, body placements, speed development and pushing the more experienced sailors to elevate their skills.

    Sailors should have previously taken the Opti Beginner course or be able to demonstrate an equivalent experience level. Sailors should be able to handle the Opti on their own safely, capsize & recover, be able to rig, launch, tack/jibe, and sail upwind. Sailors additionally should be able to demonstrate adequate swimming ability in swimming short distances and treading water while wearing a PFD. 

    If you are uncertain if your sailor meets the prerequisites for the Opti Team please reach out to Waterfront@StCroixYC.com

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    This course runs 3 times a week for 7 weeks.

    Schedule:

    Tuesday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Thursday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

    November 27th Thanksgiving: NO CLASS

    Classes MAYBE Cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances and reschedules (if possible)

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    Fee: SCYC Member: $400.00 

    *Other options available 

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    Join the St. Croix Yacht Club! 

    St Croix Yacht Club - Join SCYC   

    -If you Join a Fall Program you can get a discount on the Initiation Fee! 

    Please Contact: concierge@stcroixyc.com

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    Equipment:

    -PFDs (lifejackets) are required, sailors who do not have their own may borrow a PFD from the Sailing Program.

    -Sun protective clothing & sunscreen are strongly recommended

    -A refillable water bottle (there is a water fill station in the club for refills).

    Other optional equipment:

    -Hat, sunglasses, water shoes, sailing gloves.

    This class is recommended for ages 8 and older. ( 7 year old exceptions are considered based on sailing ability) 

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    Scholarships Available 

    Please email any questions to  Waterfront@StCroixYC.com 

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  • Youth Sailing Team Fall 2

    • October 22, 2025
    • December 06, 2025
    • 19 sessions
    • St. Croix Yacht Club
    • 7
    • 13 registrants
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    Youth Sailing Team

    Z420: New Ride, New Style | 420 sailboat, Boat, SailingILCA Dinghy — Severn Sailing Association

    October 19th - December 6th

    The 420 is the double-handed boat and ILCA is a Single-Handed boat, that both form the base of many local, high school and collegiate programs in North America. Simple and safe for beginning sailors and yet challenging enough for collegiate champions. This Team is for youth sailor's 7th grade and up, including the Good Hope Country Day School (GHCDS) Sailing Team.  This is the Second Fall Session for 2025.  The Team will meet three(3) times weekly, for 7 weeks. 

    *Sailors must weigh at least 100 pounds to safely sail in the 420 class

    No sailing experience necessary, we will train you! 

    Schedule:

    Wednesdays - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Dusk)

    Thursdays - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Dusk)

    Saturdays - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    *Some Classes maybe cancelled/rescheduled due to other events.

    NO CLASS:  November 22nd and 27th

    St Croix Yacht Club - Join SCYC

    Any sailor over the Age 12 can Join the St. Croix Yacht Club as a Jr. Member! (No Initiation Fee)

    A Family can Join the St. Croix Yacht Club and take advantage of a discounted Initiation Fee by joining any St. Croix Yacht Club Fall Program. 

    Please contact: concierge@stcroixyc.com


    Please email any questions to Waterfront@StCroixYC.com 

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  • Optimist Beginner Fall 2

    • October 22, 2025
    • December 06, 2025
    • 13 sessions
    • St. Croix Yacht Club
    • 1
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    Optimist Beginner

    October 22nd - December 6th

    This class offers an opportunity for young beginner sailors to learn basic boat handling, points of sail, sportsmanship, water safety and rigging while having fun and getting comfortable on the water. Sailors will learn with one or two sailors in each boat. Curriculum typically includes basic knots, parts of the boat, parts of the sail, rigging/de-rigging, launching, points of sail, tacking, jibing, figure 8 course, triangle course, and capsize recovery. Sailors may take the beginner course multiple times as they improve their competency with basic skills.

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    Schedule

    Wednesday:  4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Saturday:  9:00am - 12:00pm

    NO CLASS November 22nd

    no sailing experience necessary

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    Equipment:
    PFDs (lifejackets) are required, sailors who do not have their own may borrow a PFD from the Sailing Program.
    Sun protective clothing & sunscreen are strongly recommended, as is a refillable water bottle (there is a water fill station in the club for refills).
    Other optional equipment: Hat, sunglasses, water shoes, sailing gloves.


    This class is recommended for ages 8 and older. Participants  should be able to demonstrate adequate swimming ability in swimming short distances and treading water while wearing a PFD. Scholarships Available! 

    Please email any questions to  Waterfront@StCroixYC.com 

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  • Intro to Keelboat Dec. 6th and 13th

    • December 06, 2025
    • December 13, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • St. Croix Yacht Club
    • 0
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    Adult Sailing Program
    Introduction to Keelboat Sailing

     

    The Introduction to Keelboat Sailing class is for beginner sailors or prior sailors who would like to refresh their skills. This class is a combination of onshore lessons and hands-on practice on the water in a Rhodes 19. "Keelboat" refers to a boat that has a permanent keel rather than a moveable centerboard or daggerboard. 

    The Rhodes 19 is a recreational keelboat used for both leisurely day sailing and one-design racing. 

    This Two (2) day Course , which will be held on Saturdays 1:00 pm - 4:00pm.  You will be taught the basics of sailing, sailing terminology, rigging, knot tying and general seamanship. Participants may take the Intro to Keelboat Sailing class multiple times as they master the basics.

    Sailors may bring snacks or water bottles as desired, as well as order lunch through the St. Croix Yacht Club Galley. The clubhouse has a water fill station for refillable water bottles. 

    Other optional (recommended) equipment: Hat, sunglasses, water shoes, sailing gloves.

    Sailing is a physical activity. Participants should be able to move between the club launch and the Rhodes 19, balance on a moving boat, be situationally aware of the vessel's moving parts, and be able to pull on lines that will be under load. Sailors additionally should be able to demonstrate adequate swimming ability in swimming short distances and treading water while wearing a PFD.

    Recommended for ages 18 and up

    3 Spots available.

    This 2 Day Course runs on Saturdays.

    December 6th and 13th

    Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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    If registration is full, please sign up on the waitlist. With enough interest we may be able to open more spaces or offer an additional class. 

    Please email any questions to  Waterfront@StCroixYC.com 

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  • December Movie On the Lawn and PJ Party

    • December 06, 2025
    • 6:30 PM



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  • Youth Sailing Team Winter Training

    • December 09, 2025
    • December 20, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • St. Croix Yacht Club
    • 19
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Youth Sailing Team

    Z420: New Ride, New Style | 420 sailboat, Boat, SailingILCA Dinghy — Severn Sailing Association

    Winter Training


    December 9th - December 20th

    The 420 is the double-handed boat and ILCA is a Single-Handed boat, that both form the base of many local, high school and collegiate programs in North America. Simple and safe for beginning sailors and yet challenging enough for collegiate champions. This Team is for youth sailor's 7th grade and up, including the Good Hope Country Day School (GHCDS) Sailing Team.  

    *Sailors must weigh at least 100 pounds to safely sail in the 420 class

    No sailing experience necessary, we will train you! 

    Schedule:

    Tuesdays - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Dusk)

    Thursdays - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Dusk)

    Saturdays - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    *Some Classes maybe cancelled/rescheduled due to other events.


    St Croix Yacht Club - Join SCYC

    Any sailor over the Age 12 can Join the St. Croix Yacht Club as a Jr. Member! (No Initiation Fee)

    A Family can Join the St. Croix Yacht Club and take advantage of a discounted Initiation Fee by joining any St. Croix Yacht Club Winter Program. 

    Please contact: concierge@stcroixyc.com


    Please email any questions to Waterfront@StCroixYC.com 

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  • Optimist Beginner Winter Adventure

    • December 10, 2025
    • December 20, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • St. Croix Yacht Club
    • 7
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    Optimist Beginner

    Winter Adventure


    December 10th - December 20th

    This class offers an opportunity for young beginner sailors to learn basic boat handling, points of sail, sportsmanship, water safety and rigging while having fun and getting comfortable on the water. Sailors will learn with one or two sailors in each boat. Curriculum typically includes basic knots, parts of the boat, parts of the sail, rigging/de-rigging, launching, points of sail, tacking, jibing, figure 8 course, triangle course, and capsize recovery. Sailors may take the beginner course multiple times as they improve their competency with basic skills.

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    Schedule

    Wednesdays:  4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Saturdays:  9:00am - 12:00pm

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    Equipment:
    PFDs (lifejackets) are required, sailors who do not have their own may borrow a PFD from the Sailing Program.
    Sun protective clothing & sunscreen are strongly recommended, as is a refillable water bottle (there is a water fill station in the club for refills).
    Other optional equipment: Hat, sunglasses, water shoes, sailing gloves.

    This class is recommended for ages 8 and older. Participants should be able to demonstrate adequate swimming ability in swimming short distances and treading water while wearing a PFD. 

    Please email any questions to  Waterfront@StCroixYC.com 

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  • Book Club

    • December 11, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • St Croix Yacht Club

    December 11th- The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. We have a Christmas celebration and attendees are requested to bring a wrapped book to trade. 

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  • Friday. Night Music Pete Leske

    • December 19, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM


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  • Winter Adventure Sail

    • December 22, 2025
    • December 23, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • St. Croix Yacht Club
    • 14
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    Winter Adventure Sail

    December 22nd and 23rd
    Ages 10+

     



    Join us December 22nd and 23rd for the Adventure Sail class. This class is designed for working on the fundamentals of sailing and seamanship while also exploring the waters of the East end of St. Croix through sailing games and excursions to neighboring bays. Sailors will increase sailing experience and improve nautical skills in a fun environment. Activities may vary based on the weather and sea state. 

    This program is for intermediate and advanced sailors. Sailing may take place on any of the club's fleet including, Optimist, Sunfish(ISCA), Lasers(ILCA), O'Pen Bics, 420s, hobie wave, and Rhodes 19. Sailors must be able to rig, launch, sail, re-right, pull themselves from the water into the boat, and haul the boat unassisted. Sailors will be required to demonstrate swimming competency.

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    Schedule

    Monday - December 22nd

    Tuesday - December 23rd

    9:00am - 3:00pm

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    Food and Water:

    Please have your sailor bring a Lunch + Snacks + water for the Day.  There are water fountains for your sailor to refill their water container.

    Equipment:
    -PFDs (lifejackets) are required, sailors who do not have their own may borrow a PFD from the Sailing Program.-Sun protective clothing & sunscreen are strongly recommended,

    - A refillable water bottle (there is a water fill station in the club for refills).

    Other optional equipment: (Strongly encouraged)

    -Hat, sunglasses, water shoes, sailing gloves.

    This class is recommended for ages 10 and up. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the sailor's Sailing ability.

    Questions? Email Waterfront@StCroixYC.com

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  • Friday Night Music Steve Katz

    • December 26, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Join us for Dinne and Music with Steve Katz!!!

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  • Commodore's Alumni Cup

    • December 27, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • St. Croix Yacht Club
    • 18



    Please Join in on the Sailing Fun, Saturday December 27th! 

    The Game plan is to go sailing for a little, eat a little, sail a little more, come back ashore and enjoy the Yacht Club we have come to love.


    Happy Holidays! 



    Questions? email Waterfront@StCroixYC.com 


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  • December Bingo

    • December 28, 2025
    • 2:00 PM


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  • 420 Racing Clinic

    • January 10, 2026
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  • Friday Night Music Steve Katz

    • January 16, 2026
    • 6:00 PM
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  • Salsa Evening

    • January 24, 2026

    Enjoy an afternoon of live entertainment with our very own Stan Joines and crew! Picnic baskets and drinks will be available for order. Stay tuned for more details!

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Club is formed for the express purpose of promoting interest and activity in the ownership, racing and cruising of yachts and small boats; of providing a meeting place for members whose common interest lies in ships and the sea; of augmenting the recreational facilities and visitor attractions of the island; of exchange and courtesies with other yacht clubs of the United States and Caribbean islands, and of extending to visiting yachtsmen the hospitality of St. Croix.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Club is formed for the express purpose of promoting interest and activity in the ownership, racing and cruising of yachts and small boats; of providing a meeting place for members whose common interest lies in ships and the sea; of augmenting the recreational facilities and visitor attractions of the island; of exchange and courtesies with other yacht clubs of the United States and Caribbean islands, and of extending to visiting yachtsmen the hospitality of St. Croix.

Contact Us:


Phone:  340-773-9531

Email:  concierge@stcroixyc.com


Mailing Address:

St. Croix Yacht Club
5100 Teague Bay
Christiansted, USVI 00820

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