Who and Where We Are

The St. Croix Sailing Club was formed to encourage and promote sailing activities for all family members. Events include racing, cruising, education and special social events. We are located on the St. Croix River, just east of the Twin Cities, with member boats at marinas and on moorings from Bayport to south of Afton. 

Racing

Racing events are organized to appeal to sailors of all abilities.  They include several weekend and mid-week racing series, fun races, and special regattas such as the Spring Invitational; the Breaking Waves Regatta and Commodore's Cup (overnight race/cruise from Hudson to Prescott);  the Carlson Classic; the Labor Day Regatta; and the Autumnal Equinox.

Every year the Lake City Yacht Club invites us to join them over the 4^th of July for the Pepin Open.  Many of our members take their boats down the St. Croix and Mississippi to Lake City for some friendly competition. 

The Labor Day Regatta has brought in sailors from Iowa, Lake of the Woods, Lake Pepin, Lake Waconia, Lake Minnetonka, White Bear Lake, Medicine Lake and Lake Mille Lacs. The festivities begin on Friday night and, after two days of racing, conclude Sunday with the awards ceremony and cocktail party. The past few years, Saturday's racing was followed by dinner and live music.

Cruising

Overnight cruises take us to places like Afton State Park, Prescott, Stillwater, Bayport and Lake Pepin.  Often, star-rafts are formed for strong anchorages and better socializing.  The star-raft provides a swimming area in the middle and people move from boat to boat, sharing horsd'oeuveres, beverages and tall tales.  Meals and social functions in conjunction with cruises have included barbecues, shrimp boils, pig roasts, luaus, breakfasts of pancakes, eggs benedict, and omelet buffets, volleyball, softball, dinghy races, RC boat races and treasure hunts.  Fun for the whole family!

Other social events include dock parties, picnics, chili feeds, an annual rum party, winter get-togethers, spring and fall banquets. The St. Croix Sailing Club also sponsors special events such as sailing and racing seminars, both on and off the water. Members receive the "River Readings", our club newsletter, to update them on stories about the past activities and upcoming events.