SSC Programs
The Savannah Sailing Center offers a variety of programs throughout the year. There is a brief introduction to each program below, follow each programs link for more information or to get involved in a SSC program.
Summer Camp “Catch the Wind”
Our “Catch the Wind” summer camp program is designed for kids ages 8 and up of all abilities and skill levels. The classes are structured to allow for maximum sailing time and personal attention. Beginners participate in a small 8ft Optimist or 15ft Sunfish sailboat, depending on their size. Those with more experience can sail in a 2-person 420 sailboat, also used for high school and college sailing. The summer camp instructors follow the US Sailing curriculum and skills learned are documented with the US Sailing certification record book. “Catch the Wind” is offered as a full day camp.
- Download schedule, cost and forms for registration.
Saturday Lessons
Sailing lessons for both adults and children ages 8 and up are available on schedules Saturdays. The course includes 4 hours of instruction, follows the US Sailing curriculum, and is documented with the US Sailing certification record book. Five Saturday courses are required to complete the beginners level course.
- Download schedule, cost and forms for registration.
High School and College Sailing
We support both high school and college sailing at SSC!! We currently have 5 high school teams and 1 college team that utilize the facilities, including Benedictine, Country Day, Islands, Richmond Hill, St. Vincent’s and Savannah State NROTC. We can provide a practice venue, coach, and boats for teams. We offer weekly practices with US Sailing certified coaches. We welcome any area school who would like to start a sailing program! Please call or email us for more specific information on starting a sailing program at your school!
- Download all forms for registration.
Middle School Program
Want to get a jump start on learning to sail for high school? The SSC offers weekend middle school programs during the school year to prepare younger students for competitive high school sailing. Give us a call to set up a program for individuals or a group from the same school.
- Download all forms for registration.
Clinics (Advanced Racing)
We offer a number of summer clinics designed for more advanced sailors on open water in Sunbury, Georgia. In the past the clinics have included 420 sailing for high school and college, introduction to spinnaker and trapeze for 420 sailing, and Laser racing. Check back often as we continually add to our clinic schedule.
- Download all forms for registration.
US Sailing Level 1 Instructors Course
Every spring we offer a US Sailing Level 1 instructors course, approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and NASBLA. This course prepares experienced sailors to teach in a safer, creative, and more effective manner. The overall goal of the program is to produce highly qualified instructors for SSC that help reduce risk exposure for sailing programs.
