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NewsSt. Croix Sailing School The St. Croix now has a sailing school for kids (and adults). Click here for more information.
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Events & SchedulesWhat's Happening?
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Learn to Crew class to be offered this spring The club will again be offering a learn to crew class this spring, see the Events Page. MeetingsThe next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held at the St. Croix Marina Clubroom at 19:00 on Thursday, May 6. The meetings are open to all members, if you would like to see what the board does, please join us. Social EventsFriday, August 6 Beercan to be hosted by MerlinJoin the crew of Merlin
for a Mexican fiesta after the Beer Can Race on Friday August 6th.
The race will be followed by cold beverages and walking tacos served on
“The Point”. See you there! Bayfield CruiseAfter several years of discussion, we're getting close to putting together a Bayfield Cruise. Many members have suggested it and it may happen this summer thanks to Bill Hooper and our Cruise Chair, Dennis Kroll. There is more information on the Cruise Page along with a information request form / sign-up sheet. We have to get our reservations in soon so start planning now. Classes and SeminarsSt. Croix Sailing SchoolThe Saint Croix Sailing School Inc. (SCSS) is all about encouraging and promoting the growth of junior sailing in the St. Croix River area. Focused on children and teens from ages 6/7 through high school, SCSS is founded on the premise that sailing is unique in the developmental opportunities it offers to young people. In addition to sheer fun and the opportunity to develop life-long boat handling and racing skills, sailing builds character through its time-honored emphasis on self-reliance, teamwork and sportsmanship. Early in 2008 a group of long-time St. Croix River sailors starting talking about a sailing school for the youth of the area. As the word spread, the group expanded, demonstrating that support and enthusiasm for the school was broader and deeper than expected. Pieces began to fall in place, volunteers stepped up to tackle the many tasks of launching such a venture. Benefactors volunteered support even before being asked. It became clear that the time was right to finally establish youth sailing as a permanent fixture of the St. Croix River. The group organized the school as a Wisconsin non-profit corporation and has filed for Federal 501(c)(3) status (all similar sailing schools have such status). The all-volunteer board has made affordable access a priority of the school; to that end both initial and future equipment costs will be paid through donations – this approach, as opposed to building equipment costs into class fees, will keep costs for students as low as possible. Safety is the number one priority of the school. All instructors will follow US Sailing curriculum as well as complete Red Cross CPR/first aid training. A water-front director will man the school’s shore facility at all times while classes are underway – this includes monitoring real-time weather radar. If conditions become questionable, all kids and boats will be moved off the water….all the way to secure storm shelter if necessary. After Safety the goal switches to fun. The school will utilize structured curriculum developed by US Sailing (the governing body of the sport of sailing in the US) that is designed to engage kids in fun and entertaining ways yet deliver the lessons that will produce skilled sailors. Expect to find a very positive environment where everyone is respected and encouraged yet challenged. For more information, click here to go the stcroixsailingschool.org web site. 2010 CalendarThis is a tentative Schedule, dates and times may change
*These races do not count for Yacht of the Year and are open to the entire club. **A separate race fee is required for this regatta. » Date change ** Time change |
