Key West Community Sailing Center Youth Programs

Key West Community Sailing Center Youth Programs includes After School Group Lessons, Summer Day Camp, Youth Sailing Team, and Summer Sailing Camp. The program also lists private lessons and member-to-member learning, along with women’s sailing classes and open sailing classes.

Programs

• After School Group Lessons — One day a week, organized around school groups
• Summer Day Camp — Youth ages five to 17 · Weekly sessions Monday-Friday from June into August
• Youth Sailing Team — Training and preparation for competing in nearby regattas
• Summer Sailing Camp — Youth ages five to 17 · June into August; one-week sessions, 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday · Classes cover all skill levels, the basics of sailing and racing on a variety of boats owned by the Center; sign-up, fees and scholarships are mentioned

At a glance

• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Current session: 2nd Annual Southernmost Youth Regatta! (Jan 15–Jan 17, 2027)
• General schedule: Year-round educational and social programming for youth and adults; summer camp runs from June into August; one-week summer camp sessions; after school group lessons meet one day a week
• Facility hours: Open to members seven days a week, from dawn to dusk

About the provider

The Key West Community Sailing Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Its mission is to encourage and support sailing and sailing education, and to provide Sailing Center facilities for educational, recreational and social use for the public. The leadership team includes Executive Director Ben Hermelin, Commodore Russ Vickers, Vice Commodore Dan Seaton, and Fleet Captain Capt. Paul “Moe” Mottice. All instructors are certified and highly experienced.

• Women’s Sailing Classes — Female participants at any level, beginner through advanced · Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. · Free; open to members and the public
• Open Sailing Classes — Everyone is welcome · Sundays at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. · Free; open to members and the public
• Member-to-Member Learning
• Private Lessons — Schedule is based on instructor availability · Private and group sailing lessons

Last updated September 11, 2026.