St Thomas Yacht Club

The annual junior sailing program includes both lessons on the water and in the classroom. This program has been in existence since 1967, and has resulted in the development of world-class sailers who have won amateur and professional Yacht racing regattas throughout the world. This program served over 85 young persons during the fiscal year ended august 31, 2023. The high school sailing program was establisched to develop a love of sailing and competition among students from 9th thru 12th grades. The students are taught how to sail two types of water craft. The goal of this program is to develop a team that is able to compete on a national level.

The moorings and storage lockers are an integral part of the facilities required to operate various sailing programs. These programs include community outreach, sponsorship of two high school sailing programs, junior and adult sailing programs, and youth summer camp. Without this infrastructure we would not be able to meet our mission statement.

The summer camp program provides a recreational environment for children during the summer months. In addition to sailing and yachting activities, this program offers tennis instruction, games and arts and crafts, safety and enjoyment are emphasized during the fiscal year ended august 31, 2023. The camp was filled to capacity with an extensive waiting list, serving approximately 37 young persons per week for six weeks.