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Youth Sailing of Indian River County, Inc.

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Afterschool Sailing Squadrons

The YSF School Squadron program, now in it's fifth year, has been a hit with kids and parents from the start! At present, we serve Beachland Elementary, Gifford Middle, Osceola Magnet School, Vero Beach Academy, and St. Edward's.  Each school squadron of 15 to 20 youngsters learns to sail while enjoying the beautiful Indian River Lagoon and getting hands-on experience applying science, math, and environmental concepts.  The program is taught by professional sailing instructors and utilizes elements of the US Sailing STEM Education Initiative curriculum.

The 10 weekly sessions take place at the Youth Sailing Foundation’s campus, which provides indoor and outdoor classroom space, all necessary boats and equipment, and waterfront access just south of the 17th Street bridge. Transportation from school to the facility will be provided.

Class size is limited and priority is given to current participants, then available spots are filled on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call our office at 772-492-3243 weekdays 9:00 to 4:00, or send us an email.

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Beachland Shark Squadron

(open to 4th & 5th graders only)

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Fall 2021
Mondays 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Zoom Orientation Sept 9th at 6pm
Sept 13 to Dec 6
(see calendar for complete schedule)

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GMS Dolphin Squadron

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Fall 2021
Wednesdays 3:00 to 5:30 pm*
Zoom Orientation Sept 9th at 6pm
Sept 15 to Dec 8
(see calendar for complete schedule)
*Early release days - 2 hours earlier

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Osceola Explorer Squadron

(open to 4th & 5th graders only)

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Fall 2021
Thursdays 3:45 to 5:45 pm
Zoom Orientation Sept 9th at 6pm
Sept 16 to Dec 9
(see calendar for complete schedule)

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Vero Beach Academy Squadron

(open to 8 year olds and up)

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Fall 2021
Wednesdays 11:00 to 2:00 pm
Zoom Orientation Sept 8th at 11am
Sept 15 to Dec 8
(see calendar for complete schedule)

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St. Edward's Lower School Squadron

(open to lower school grades 4 & 5)

Registration completed by St. Edward's School

Fall 2021
Mondays 4:00 to 5:30pm at St. Edward's
Zoom Orientation Sept 13th at 5:30pm
Sept 20 to Dec 13
(see calendar for complete schedule)

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Children sailing out
Children in the water