Grove Sailing Club is offering youth summer program

The Coconut Grove Sailing Club (2990 S. Bayshore Drive) is again offering summer youth sailing instruction for both sailing club members and non-members.

There will be five, two-week sessions. Sailors will be classified as either beginner, intermediate, or racing level. A US Sailing certified instructor and several junior instructors supervises the classes.

Campers must be between the ages of seven and 14 years old. Camp will begin weekdays at 9:00 am and end at 4:00 pm each day and will be held rain or shine.

Beginners will learn basic sailing skills, knots, nomenclature, and safety. By the end of the course, beginning sailors will be able to single-hand a pram boat, know the names of all parts of the boat, and know what to do if the boat capsizes. Intermediate sailors will learn more advanced techniques, racing rules, and explore further into Biscayne Bay.

The sessions are like this:
Session 1 - June 8 thru June 19
Session 2 - June 22 thru July 3
Session 3 - July 6 thru July 17
Session 4 - July 20 thru July 31
Session 5 - August 3 thru August 14

Applicants are accepted on a first come first serve basis. Please go here to download the Medical Release and Registration forms and the Equipment/Clothing Checklist. You may also pick them up in the club office, or call: 305-444-4571 Ext. 10. For info, you can also email: sailingdirector@cgsc.org. Scholarships are available.