Charleston sailing teams are part of the South-Atlantic Scholastic Sailing Association (SAISA) District. Teams participate in a number of regattas throughout the seasons which run from September to November and March to May. The end of each season culminates in a District Championship and in the spring, for those teams that qualify, the National Fleet Racing Championship (Mallory Cup) and National Team Racing Championship (Baker Cup).

Teams attend local events and travel to venues requiring overnight stays several times a season. Organization of all local and overnight trips is the responsibility of team captains and parents.

The following High Schools train at CCS: Academic Magnet, Ashley Hall, Bishop England, First Baptist, James Island Charter School, Porter-Gaud, Wando & West Ashley.

Charleston Community Sailing has a great reputation of excellent summer sailing programs. This summer, we will continue to offer one of the best sailing programs in South Carolina. We teach classes to Junior sailors ages 10-18 in all levels of sailing instruction from beginner sailor to advanced racer.

The Executive Director and the Board have been working hard to ensure that Charleston Community Sailing provides a fun and rewarding experience for all young sailors whether they are first time students, a returning “veteran”, or an experienced racer looking to compete at the highest levels.

WHAT WE SAIL: VANGUARD 420
Ideal for crews ranging in size from 220-310 lbs., the 420 is manageable for sailors coming out of the Optimist class and enables young sailors to learn teamwork skills that simply can”t be learned in single-handed boats. Charleston Community Sailing Inc. has a fleet of 13 competitive 420s for use in the summer program, all of which are less than 5 years old. The 420 is simple and safe for beginning sailors and yet quick enough to keep collegiate All-Americans interested.

WHAT TO BRING:
Wear a bathing suit and/or clothes & closed toed shoes that can get wet
Bring towel & a change of clothes
Hat, water bottle, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
Bring snacks if staying all day.

All students taking a sailing class must pass basic swim test including: 60 seconds of treading water, putting on and taking off a life jacket, paddling 10 yards.

2008 Classes

BEGINNER SAILING
The objective of the beginner class is to familiarize students with the basics of sailing and to allow them to feel comfortable on the water. The students will learn safety skills such as righting a capsized boat, as well as basic nomenclature and rigging/derigging skills. The students will learn how to safely leave and return to the dock and will be able to sail independently. The basics of tacking, jibing, and docking will be covered.

Ages 11-16. Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm.
Session I: June 9-27 ($395.00)
Session II: July 28-August 8 ($320.00)

Skills
General water safety rules
Equipment maintenance
Capsize drill
Knowledge of wind direction
Sailing Position
Knot tying (eight, square, bowline)
Knowledge of boat parts
Rigging
Derigging
Reaching
Safety position
Tacking
Jibing
Docklanding
Basic sail trim

INTERMEDIATE SAILING
The intermediate class will build upon the skills learned in the beginner class. Intermediate sailors will gain knowledge of sail trim, points of sail, and racing basics. Intermediate sailors will learn how to sail in various wind conditions, on different points of sail. Students will gain a greater understanding for sail trim. The intermediate class will also introduce students to racing basics such as courses, starts, and basic rules. The intermediate class will teach the students a great deal, but will also give them a preview of the skills that they have yet to learn.

Ages 11-17. Monday-Friday, 2-5pm.
Session I: June 9-27 ($375.00)
Session II: July 28-August 8 ($300.00)

Skills
Upwind/Downwind Sail Trim
Points of Sail
Hiking Tiller
Knowledge of currents
Basic Understanding of Racing
Basic Understanding of Starting
Basic Racing Rules (starboard-port, windward-leeward)
Wind Shifts
Sailing Backwards
Heavy Air Sailing
Light Air Sailing
Getting out of Irons

HIGH SCHOOL RACING
The advanced curriculum teaches students how to sail fast and smart. This class teaches the finer points of sail shape, boat handling, and boat speed, as well as tactical skills for starting, and reading wind shifts and current. The sailors will gain a feel for the boat and will understand how slight adjustments can make a big difference. The sailors will gain a greater insight into racing skills and rules. The advanced curriculum teaches the skills that even the best sailors work to improve upon for a lifetime.

Ages 13-18. Monday-Friday, 2-5pm.
Session I: June 9-27 ($375.00)
Session II: July 28-August 8 ($300.00)

Skills
Boat Handling
Upwind Boat Speed
Downwind Boat Speed
720s
Sailing in Shifts
Roll Tacking
Roll Jibing
Sail Shape
Reading Telltales
Starting Tactics
Tactics in Current
Planing
Heavy Air Boat Handling
Mark Rounding
Racing Rules

ADVANCED RACE CLINIC
An 3 day advance race clinic, this is must for the sailor interested in college sailing. The three day program will consist of lectures and on-the-water drills with an emphasis on boatspeed, tactics, strategy, sail trim, boatspeed, etc.. This will be combined with information on what it takes to reach your goals in sailing. June 30, July 1 & 2 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) 11:30am-5pm ($225)

· Applicants 14 years or older will be selected based upon their resume. This is a very intense, high level program. Participants will be limited. Selection is by application and acceptance only.

JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM
This program trains young sailors to become leaders by teaching other young sailors how to sail. Must be involved in High School Sailing, or up to that ability, and want to assist in teaching beginners how to sail. Applicants must be 15-18 years of age. A stipend may be offered for commitments greater than one week. If you are interested in this program, we need junior instrcutors these weeks:
July 7-11 (9am-12, 2-5pm)
July 14-18 (9am-12, 2-5pm)
July 21-25 (9am-12, 2-5pm)
July 28- Aug. 1 (9am-12, 2-5pm)
Aug. 4-8 (9am-12, 2-5pm)
Please email Jessica the dates you are interested in working to hold your spot. All inquiries should be sent here!

MASTERS RACING
This series of Mondays Night Races provides an opportunity for adult sailors to experience the excitement of high intensity, close competition dinghy racing. If you are interested in the challenge of one design racing, this is the program for you! Monday Evenings, 5:30pm.

I: June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 (5 classes)
Single: $125.00 Pair: $250.00
II: July 7, 14, 21, 28 & Aug. 4 (5 classes)
Single: $125.00 Pair: $250.00

The regatta took place in Midway Georgia / Sunbury. Racing was planned to take place on the waters adjacent to the Sunbury Crab Company. The day began with very glassy conditions and a postponement was sounded at 9:00am. At 11:05 the postponement was lifted as a very light Southwest breeze was developing in the Medway River. Teams were transported to the public ramp to rig and launch boats. A division had two or three starts with races abandoned before they completed two successful light wind races. B division was transported to the open water sight by boat and the transfer took place on the water. 10 Races were competed in all. Conditions improved as the day went on. All rotations took place on the water with sailors transported back to the Sunbury Crab Company Dock. The last B division race was competed just prior to 5 pm. Thank you to all the competitors for being so patient with tough conditions. Rotations on the water went very well.