The Charleston Yacht Club partners with Charleston Community Sailing to help get members out on the water! Charleston Community Sailing is a nonprofit sailing program dedicated to getting all members of the community sailing. CCS offers a variety of youth and adult sailing programs all year round, and there is a place for everyone, whether first time sailor, blue water cruiser, or longtime racer. Charleston yacht Club members enjoy a 15% discount on all CCS program fees.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS:
Summer Youth Sailing: Charleston Community Sailing’s Summer Sailing is the best way for kids to enjoy some FUN in the sun! With offerings ranging from Guppy Sailing all the way through Racing and Adventure Sailing programs, there is a place for all children ages 5-18.
Adult Programs: CCS offers adult programming on both 420 dinghies and J24 keelboats. Book a First Sail to spend an afternoon on the water or to get your feet wet for the first time, or get the whole family on the water for a Family Sail. If you are looking for some more in depth sailing instruction, sign up for a Beginner or Intermediate Keelboat multi day sailing course, and learn to sail a boat all on your own.
Open Youth Sailing: CCS also offers a variety of after school sailing programs during Daylight Savings Time. These programs are perfect for beginner and intermediate Opti and 420 sailors, and are open to all youth.
Women on the Water: This program is designed to give women of all ages and from all walks of life the opportunity to experience sailing in both a racing and non-racing capacity. Whether you used to sail, are currently sailing, trying to learn from your partner or have watched from ashore and always wanted to give it a try NOW IS THE TIME! Build your sailing knowledge and lets empower females to get on the water.
CCS also offers private lessons all year round on all their boats, schedule and weather permitting.
Please visit the Charleston Community Sailing website for more information and to register. Call CCS with any questions at (843) 607-4890.