Question 1

How old must a child be in order to participate in any of your activities?

Accepted Answer

At least 5 years old.

Question 2

What are the fees for swim/sail lessons for children or adults per week/month?

Accepted Answer

Youth Sailing - $100 per lesson
Adult Sailing - $100 per lesson

Youth Swimming - $100 per month
Adult Swimming - $100 per month

***All Prices are in ECD***

Question 3

When are classes held?

Accepted Answer

Saturdays 2 pm - 5 pm

Question 4

What age is considered adult?

Accepted Answer

Adults are 18 and older.

Question 5

How can we become a member?

Accepted Answer

Register here : Click here

Question 6

How do I register?

Accepted Answer

Register here : Click here

Question 7

What equipment and gear are provided by the yacht club for both swimming and sailing activities?

Accepted Answer

At the yacht club, swimmers are provided with goggles if you don’t own a pair as well as kick boards when needed. Sailors are provided with a life jacket and use of all necessary boat equipment not limited to hulls, main sheath, sails, dagger boards etc.

Question 8

Can we rent your equipment?

Accepted Answer

Yes

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Question 9

Can parents observe or participate in any way during their child's swimming and sailing lessons?

Accepted Answer

Parents are welcomed to watch both the swim or sail lessons and can accompany their child in case of children younger than 5 years in swimming. Since we offer lessons for both children and adults we encourage parents to join the adults swim or sail program.

Question 10

Do you offer private lessons?

Accepted Answer

Yes

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Question 11

Are there any special events or competitions organised for children participating in the swimming and sailing programs?

Accepted Answer

Children at the St. Kitts Yachts Club have the opportunity to participate in the National Dinghy Championship which is the qualifier for ST. Kitts Nevis Sailing Association’s elite National selection team. Throughout the year, they have the opportunity to participate in the Booby Island Regatta as well. More Regattas as being organized for 2024.

Question 12

What is the instructor-to-child ratio in both swimming and sailing classes to ensure personalized attention?

Accepted Answer

The instructor to child ratio is ideally 1 instructor for every 5 children for both swimming and sailing for beginners. For advanced sailors, the ratio is 1 instructor for every 7 sailor.

Question 13

How does the yacht club handle any concerns or emergencies during the swimming and sailing activities?

Accepted Answer

The St. Kitts Yacht Club prides themselves with safety first. At sign up, parents’ information along with an emergency contact. All parents read the safety instructions and are notified of how emergencies are dealt with. Children will be treated on site if injuries are minor or would be transported to the nearest hospital and parents will be informed of such intention. Surgeries or medical authorization is to be dealt with by parents unless they are unable to be contacted and it’s a life or death situation. We haven't had any major emergencies in all of the years that we have offered lessons.

Question 14

Are there opportunities for children to continue their swimming and sailing education beyond the basic lessons?

Accepted Answer

Elite sailors  at the SKYC have the opportunity to compete regionally at competitions such as the St. Maarten Optimist Dinghy Championship, Caribbean Dinghy Championship or any other Regattas the club decides to attend based on available finances. The swim program is a swim to sail program so it’s more of an entry level swimming to build water confidence for potential interested sailors.

Question 15

Any other questions?

Accepted Answer

Email us at Skyachtclub@gmail.com

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