Our summer sailing programs starts on June 6 as the partnership between Charleston Yacht Club and Charleston Community Sailing continues for its second year. We have revamped our programs to serve multiple requests to get younger kids out on the water with the “Guppy Program”. This program is geared to 5-7yr olds and is designed to help young children become more comfortable around the water and on boats while using arts & crafts. This program is the only one in town geared for this age group and we are very excited to offer it in Charleston! As in all of our programs students will participate in the basic learning activities and games with a focus on building confidence, safety & fun. Recommend the guppy program to your friends & help get more people into the lifelong sport of sailing!

We still have availability in our classes and we can work with your schedule if you need to break up weeks due to existing summer plans. Our fleet consists of 13 Vanguard 420’s, 8 Optimists, 3 Lasers and 2 Open Bics. Remember, OUR programs are open to EVERYONE and we welcome children from 5 – 18. New for 2011 is our Guppy Program & Fun Sailing Week. Not sure what program is the right fit for your child, give us a call and we can help you!

2011 CCS Summer Sailing Brochure

2011 Summer Sailing Registration & Medical Waiver

This annual Benefit Regatta is a joint effort between Charleston Community Sailing and boat owners of Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA). High school sailors get to experience an afternoon sailing on a big boat and racing around Charleston Harbor, while boat owners get some new fresh crew onboard.

Date: SUNDAY, April 3rd
Time: Boat Call @ 11:00am Start @ 1:00pm
Reception: Following Sailing at Carolina Yacht Club Boat House

SFTF Registration 2011

Summer of 2011 is right around the corner & what better way to have your kids spend their summer than on the water, learning valuable life lessons and building self confidence. Our programs are open to EVERYONE and we welcome children from 5 – 18. New for 2011 is our Guppy Program & Fun Sailing Week. Not sure what program is the right fit for your child, give us a call and we can help you!

Charleston Community Sailing is gearing up for another summer and seeking sailing instructors & high school sailors for our Junior Instructor Program. For more information Employment

The Orange Bowl Regatta is the largest international youth regatta in the US and South America for sailors ages 8 – 18 of Optimists, Club 420’s and Lasers full, radial and 4.7. There are 750 sailors from over 20 countries and 28 states who meet every December 26 -30th at Coral Reef Yacht Club for four days of fun and competition on the water.

This year a group of about 8 youth sailors from Charleston headed south to participate in the event. In the big Laser Radial fleet of 139 boats, Avery Fanning of Charleston who sails for Bishop England was 2nd and Nick Valente from Wando got 10th! Go Chucktown!

Congratulations to all the sailors who have trained and for their dedication to participate in this event. We are very proud of you!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our supporters for your tremendous generosity in 2010.

As we look towards the New Year we remember all the wonderful events that have happened throughout 2010 as well in years past. Do you remember your days on or around the water this year? The fun you had, the lasting friendships that were formed and the lessons you learned, but challenged you to reach your greatest potential…

CCS programs and participants achieved the following in 2010:
– Our Special Olympics Team participated in the 5th Annual Lowcountry Regatta out of JIYC.
– Continued to support and provide facilities for nine area high school sailing teams.
– Doubled amount of youth who participated in 2009 summer programs to 250 children.
– Buddy Sail continues to introduce the waterfront and thrill of sailing to inner city children.
– Hosted an End of Summer Dance with all area Yacht Clubs with over 75 youth in attendance.
– Held our 4th Annual Oyster Roast with 350+ attendees.

This holiday season, please consider giving a gift to help provide our youth with the kind of positive character building experiences and life lessons that sailing teaches. There are many Charleston residents that do not have the opportunity to experience being out on the water and Charleston Community Sailing (CCS) is committed to providing that service.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season! See you on the water in 2011!

Best Regards,
Jessica Koenig
Executive Director