US SAILING

Our parent organization, US SAILING, was designated by the US Congress under the Congressional Amateur Sports Act of 1978 as the National Governing Body (NGB) of the sport of sailing.

Headquartered in Bristol, Rhode Island, their efforts for over 25 years have been to grow and support the sport of sailing with a mission to increase sailing participation and excellence through education, competition, and equal opportunity, while upholding the principles of fair play, sportsmanship, and safety.

US SAILING CENTER – MARTIN COUNTY (USSCMC)

Closer to home on our treasure coast, a handful of dedicated sailors committed to developing a community sailing center and was granted a charter from US SAILING. Bolstered with the endorsement, the United States Sailing Center – Martin County opened for business in 1992 on the Jensen Beach Causeway's shores. The initial Sailing Center consisted of a modest tent, a camper, and donated boats.

The facility became designated by the United States Sailing Association as a US Sailing Center. This honor recognizes that the USSCMC exceeds all the required standards set forth by U.S. Sailing and maintains an impressive commitment to high-quality public access to sailing through our educational resources and trained staff.

The Sailing Center moved in 2002 to a two-story waterside facility with unparalleled water views on Indian River Drive. The fleet of OPTIs, Lasers, Flying Scots, RS Fevas, 420’s, Hobie Catamarans, Kayaks, Windsurfers, and Paddleboards has expanded exponentially, and the USSCMC hosts national large-scale elite regattas during season.

The USSCMC is continuously striving to create affordable programs and build partnerships to ensure sailing is and will continue to be accessible to all. The USSCMC offers sailing instruction, instructor certifications, summer camps, middle and high school sailing programs, community outreach, racing programs, and hosts world-class regattas.

USSCMC could not achieve its mission without the ongoing support of its members, dedicated volunteers, and US SAILING.

USSCMC MISSION

The US SAILING Center of Martin County (USSCMC) is a 501 non-profit organization.

Our Mission Statement

                “The US SAILING Center of Martin County is committed to broadening the base of the sport of sailing through dedicated and affordable community programs for youth and adults and providing support for the development of future champions and Olympians.”