Youth Sailing Program

The HISC youth sailing program is non-profit and completely volunteer operated.  The instructors are club members, who have obtained their U.S Sailing Instructor Certification. Additionally, the club maintains two coach boats that volunteers use to assist the kids out on the water.  HISC owns a fleet of 15 small sailboats:  7 Optimist Prams and 8 O'pen Skiffs. These boats are stored at Quiet Waters Park for use twice a year to train children aged 8 to 18 in the art of sailing.  

Members may enroll any number of their children or grandchildren in youth sailing at no cost. However, space is limited and pre-registration is required.  Registration will be announced at the HISC general meeting approximately 6-8 weeks before the session begins.  An email blast will also be sent to club members. Enrollment is offered first to club members, and then if space is still available, to the general public. 

Non-club members pay $200 per child,  per session.  Once a session begins, there are no refunds.

A Spring and a Fall session are planned each year.  Each session consists of 4 Saturdays.  The children will generally get 2-3 hours of time out on the water. This is a great opportunity for the kids to get acquainted with sailing in small boats.

For more information, click on this link: Youth Sailing Info 2024

Anyone interested in having their children or grand-children join our youth sailing program please contact:

Barry Simmons 305-319-0873 or email: HISCYouthSailing@gmail.com