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Youth Sailing

Seasonal camps, holiday clinics, and private coaching. Year-round entry points for first-time sailors and the not-yet-decided-if-they're-serious.

Biscayne Bay · Coconut Grove

Youth Sailing

The entry point — and the way to keep sailing.

Camps and Coaching are how new sailors start at CGSC and how members fill the gaps between weekly programs. School breaks, holiday weeks, summer afternoons, last-minute one-on-ones — if you want to sail and there isn't a class meeting tomorrow, this is the way.

Every camp is led by the same coaches who run the Racing Teams and Adult Sailing. Same boats, same coaches, same standards — just a different schedule.

6 available camps

Ages 6–91 weekSummer

Optimist Discovery Week

First-time sailors. Optimist dinghies. Calm Bay days.

Ages 10–132 weeksSummer

Junior Intensive

Develop-rung sailors. 420s, tactics, first race weekends.

Ages 14–181 weekWinter break

Racing Teams Prep

Pre-season conditioning. Open to Racing Teams prospects.

AdultsWeekendBeginner

Adult Discovery Weekend

Two-day adult intro. No experience required.

All ages1 daySpring break

Spring Break Sail Day

One-day camps each day of the week. Drop-in welcome.

Ages 10–131 weekHoliday week

Holiday Junior Camp

For school-break weeks. Half-day mornings on the water.

Private Coaching

One coach, one sailor, one boat.

Private coaching is on-demand and one-on-one — for sailors who need to fix a specific thing, prep for a specific regatta, or get unstuck. Schedule is flexible. The coach you work with is the one with the right specialty.

Booked through Maru or Rosa. Hourly rates are TBD — being finalized for the 2026 season. Email for current rates.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How do camps differ from the Racing Teams or Adult programs?
Camps are time-bound — a week, a weekend, a single day. Racing Teams and Adult Sailing are ongoing year-round programs. Same coaches teach both; camps are how you try the water before committing.
Does my kid need to know how to sail to come to a camp?
No. We run discovery-level camps for absolute beginners every season. Ages 6–9 typically start in Optimist dinghies on calm Bay days with two coaches per group.
How does private coaching get scheduled?
Email icmanager@cgsc.org with what you're working on and when you want to sail. Maru or Rosa will match you with the right coach and confirm available dates within two days.
What's the equipment situation?
Boats and gear are included for all camps. Sailors bring their own sun protection, water, and shoes that can get wet. Everything else is on the dock.
How do I know if a camp is the right fit?
Open practices happen multiple times each season — free, no commitment, just come by the dock. Use the form below or call the office and we'll point you to the next one.

Sign up

Pick a camp, or ask which one.

Tell us a bit about the sailor — we'll send back the next available camp dates and any open spots.

Youth Sailing — inquire

Tell us about the sailor — we'll suggest a camp.

No commitment. We'll send back upcoming camps that fit, with dates and open-spot counts.

Direct line

Phone

(305) 444-4571

Email

icmanager@cgsc.org

Visit the dock

2990 S. Bayshore DriveMiami, FL 33133

Camps fill quickly during school breaks — inquire early. Spots posted on the calendar as cohorts open.

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