Coconut Grove Sailing Club

MEMBERSHIP: Why join CGSC?

Since 1946, Coconut Grove Sailing Club has introduced sailors to Biscayne Bay for adventure, member Rendezvous events & competitions, and educated more than 10,000 youths and adults in various sailing programs. With a spectacular view of Dinner Key, the Patio Lounge & Grove's Nest Restaurant are popular for members for private, club, and corporate events. CGSC is right for competitive sailors, new entrants, and folks who just want to be a part of the sailing community.

Ten reasons to join the CGSC today:

1. You Can Learn to Sail: Adult & Youth Learn to Sail Programs, Youth Summer Camp, Boat Maintenance & Hurricane Preparedness Seminars, Learn to Race/Crew Opportunities.

2. A Great Racing Community: Host to BBYRA Events, University of Miami’s Sailing Team and the Rolex Miami Olympic Classes Regattas, the Audi Melges 20s Winter Series, and many more.

3. Greatest View on Biscayne Bay: Excellent location for Private and Corporate Events with Meeting Chart room with Audio-Visual set up and dining for up to 120 guests.

4. A Great Sailor's Community: Come swap sailing stories at the Grove's Nest, our second-floor bar and restaurant.

5. Elliott Key: That's where we have our Annual Rendezvous. It's the highlight of a social calendar that includes a Fall Fish Fry, a Spring Pig Roast and Social Night every Tuesday.

6. International Membership: Members hail from ports across the Globe – Mingle and Learn from sailors all over the world sailing through our area!

7. A CGSC Membership Follows You: We share reciprocity priviledges with hundreds of yacht clubs across the country.

8. You Don't Need a Boat: Club Vessels available to qualified members: Ensigns, Flying Scots, Sunfish, and Kayaks.

9. Location, Location, Location: We're located in the heart of Coconut Grove with easy access to restaurants, grocery store, hotels and shopping-all within walking distance. Public transit connects us to all of Dade County - via Coconut Grove Circulator bus, Metro rail, and Coral Gables trolley.

10. It's just a fun place to be!

Regular Membership – Sailors WANTED!
Regular/Family Memberships have one vote in Club matters, Club privileges are extended to the entire family, (children up through age 20). The Membership Committee, Board of Directors and the General Membership will review all applications. Attendance at one general membership meeting 20 days after your initial application is required. Further access to facilities are available after an approval vote from the Membership.

Social Membership
City of Miami Residents are eligible and welcome to become social members. Social Members have full dining privileges, access to all Social events and crewing opportunities with the cruising or racing sailors. We invite you to join and become an active Social Member of one of the finest sailing clubs in the world!

Associate Membership
Persons between the ages 21 and 24 may apply for Associate Membership. This category provides use of Club facilities. At age 25, a Regular Membership may be applied for.

Non-Resident Membership
Candidates must not reside within 100 miles of Miami for more than 3-months annually. No boat storage or voting privileges are included with this membership level.

Junior Membership
Youths from ages 8 through 20 are eligible. Rack storage only is available. There are no voting privileges.