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Discover the World of Sailing with St. Kitts Yacht Club Youth Programs!

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Discover the World of Sailing with St. Kitts Yacht Club Youth Programs!

Whether you're setting sail for the first time or navigating the seas like a pro, our youth sailing program welcomes all to embark on an exciting educational journey.

Why Choose St. Kitts Yacht Club?

At St. Kitts Yacht Club, we're on a mission to share the joy of sailing with the world. Our vision is to introduce as many individuals as possible to this incredible sport, ensuring a safe, fun, and high-quality learning environment.

Why Choose Sailing?

Unlocking Minds and Navigating Success!

Embark on a journey that goes beyond the horizon of the sea. Sailing isn't just an activity; it's a classroom on the water that imparts invaluable life lessons.

Educational Adventures: Geometry, Physics, and Mechanics!

Sailing isn't just about catching the wind—it's a lesson in geometry, physics, and mechanics. Children learn that the mind triumphs over brute strength, where size and gender become irrelevant markers on the path to success.

Adaptability in Motion: Navigating the Ever-Changing Waters!

The dynamic nature of the water teaches adaptability and flexibility. Our young sailors learn to respect the beautiful dynamics of nature, understanding the dance of waves, clouds, currents, and the predictable movement of a boat.

Rules of the Sea: Right of Way, Sportsmanship, and Safety!

Sailing enforces crucial rules – from right of way to sportsmanship and marine safety. In our programs, children engage in lessons that go beyond the sails and rigging, instilling a sense of responsibility and respect for the open water.

Building Confidence: Assembling Sails, Rigging, and Self-Sufficiency!

Beyond the theoretical, our lessons involve practical skills. Children learn to assemble complex sails and rigging, stay calm when facing a capsize, and become self-sufficient sailors on the water.

Trust, Responsibility, and Love for the Water!

Sailing is a school of life. It teaches children to trust their judgment, take responsibility for decisions, and refrain from blame. The experience instills not only a love for the water but also the ability to decipher its secret language of waves, clouds, currents, and the rhythmic movement of a boat.

Set sail with St. Kitts Yacht Club—where every journey is a lesson, and every lesson is an adventure!

Location & Hours

Contact

+1-869-765-7202 (WhatsApp)

skyachtclub@gmail.com

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Sailing Center

Saturdays 2:00pm – 5:00pm

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Location

Frigate Bay Beach, St. Kitts (The Strip)

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Formalities

2024 SKYC Board

Nickhail Rogers - Commodore

Nick Dupre - Vice Commodore

Iain Morley - Secretary

Melanie Bennett - Administrator assisting secretary

Myrtrice Sedam - Treasurer

Heather Hotchin - Administrator assisting treasurer

Lizbeth Burrell - Media officer

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St Kitts Yacht Club Ltd

Registered as an NGO - NG0033

Registered address: AMS Ltd, Rams Complex, Bird Rock, St Kitts

Postal Address: PO Box 908, Basseterre, St Kitts

Website: skyachtclub.com

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SKYC is a not-for-profit LLC, registered as a non-governmental organization (NGO), which with its sister club, the Nevis Aquatic and Sailing Center (NASC), makes up the St Kitts & Nevis Sailing Association (SKNSA), being the official sailing representative for St Kitts & Nevis, recognized by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF).

The SKNSA is a member of World Sailing and is recognized as the federal body for sailing by the St Kitts & Nevis Olympic Committee.

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