Setting Sail in the Magic City: Summer Camp in Paradise!
Team Paradise is thrilled to be delivering the ultimate Sailing Summer Camp experience, on behalf of the US Sailing Center Miami (USSC)! Get ready, because starting July 21st, we're welcoming kids from twelve different parks across Miami.
For the next couple of weeks, each day will bring new groups of excited campers from selected city parks. By the time it's all said and done, we'll have had the pleasure of hosting approximately 150 young sailors as they discover the thrill of being out on the water!
We'll be updating this blog daily with highlights from their journey on the water. So, be sure to check back often and follow along as these kids discover the joy of sailing and make unforgettable summer memories!
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Charlie de Luca Park July 21
Ten campers and two counselors arrived for fun in the sun on Biscayne Bay. None had sailed before, and none had ever been on the Bay. The weather forecast called for a chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. As always, we stayed close to shore. We eventually ended up at the Sister Banks, close to Viscaya and Brickell. Everyone took the opportunity to sail, swim, and play on the foam mattress. As the thunderstorms came closer, about seven miles away, we lifted anchor and headed towards home. We all made it back to port ahead of schedule.
The boats used were two RS Fevas, two RS Ventures, and our propeller-less safety boat.
Weather forecast and tide info
AMZ630-211800
Biscayne Bay
121 AM EDT Mon Jul 21 2025
TODAY
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Light chop. A slight chance of showers and tstms this afternoon.
Next low tide: 1:46 PM
Coral Gate Park July 23
Fifteen campers and two counselors arrived well-prepared for fun in the sun on Biscayne Bay. None had sailed before, and none had ever been on the Bay. The weather forecast was similar to yesterday’s, except for more wind. We eventually ended up at the Sister Banks, close to Viscaya and Brickell. Everyone took the opportunity to sail, swim, and play on the foam mattress. As the thunderstorms came closer, about seven miles away, we lifted anchor and headed towards home. We all made it back to port ahead of schedule.
The boats used were two RS Fevas, two RS Ventures, and our propeller-less safety boat.
Weather forecast and tide info
AMZ630-231700
Biscayne Bay
401 AM EDT Tue Jul 23 2024
TODAY
E SE winds around 10 kt. Bay waters a light chop. A chance of showers and tstms.
TONIGHT
E SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to around 20 kt. Bay waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers and tstms, mainly in the evening.
Next high tide: 11:45 AM
Next low tide: 6:25 PM
Sunset today: 8:12 PM
Sunrise tomorrow: 6:42 AM
Juan Pablo Duarte Park July 24
Fourteen campers and one counselor arrived well-prepared for fun in the sun on Biscayne Bay. Some were familiar faces since they had sailed with us last Summer. The weather forecast was similar to yesterday’s, except for more wind. Again, we ended up at the Sister Banks. Everyone took the opportunity to sail, swim, and play on the foam mattress. No thunderstorms were approaching, but we returned to port early so the kids could have lunch.
The boats used were one RS Fevas, two RS Ventures, and our propeller-less safety boat.
WEATHER FORECAST AND TIDE INFO
AMZ630-241700
Biscayne Bay
401 AM EDT Wed Jul 24 2024
SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION
TODAY
E SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to around 20 kt. Bay waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the morning, then a chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon.
TONIGHT
E SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to around 20 kt. Bay waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers and tstms in the evening.
Jose Marti Park July 25
Today, ten campers and two counselors from the iconic Jose Marti Park came to play. We filled both of our RS Ventures with campers and staff. The counselors rode in our propeller-less safety boat, and a few campers claimed to have low water comfort. Our destination was the Sisterbanks by Viscaya. We like that spot because it's near us, it has clean water, and the sea state is nearly flat in Easterly wind.
There was no evidence of anyone with low water comfort. The kids played hard and fair. Towards the end, they needed to refuel. Pat Downey, the Execution Director of the US Sailing Center, ordered pizza from Cazola’s, which was delivered by the time we returned to port. It made it a perfect summer camp day!
WEATHER FORECAST AND TIDE INFO
AMZ630-251700
Biscayne Bay
401 AM EDT Thu Jul 25 2024
TODAY
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Bay waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of tstms in the morning. A slight chance of showers .
TONIGHT
E SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Bay waters a light chop. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the evening, then a chance of showers and tstms after midnight
West End Park July 26
Today could possibly be the best day of the week despite the group of ten campers and three counselors arriving one hour late due to a transportation issue. We used two RS Ventures for seven campers. Our propeller-less safety boat had two campers, three counselors, and a couple of our staff members. We returned to the Sistersbanks by the Viscaya. Beautiful day!
WEATHER FORECAST AND TIDE INFO
AMZ630-261700
Biscayne Bay
401 AM EDT Fri Jul 26 2024
TODAY
E SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Bay waters a light chop. A slight chance of tstms in the morning. A slight chance of showers .
TONIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Bay waters a light chop. A slight chance of showers through the night. A slight chance of tstms after midnight.
Next high tide : 2:25 PM
Next low tide : 8:39 AM