New Building
The United States Sailing Center, Miami is now an official U.S. Olympic Training Site with the Olympic Rings flying.
The official name is the Schoonmaker Center and the Herman F. Whiton Pavilion. Both familys were honored at the dedication. This visionary project began back in 1987, but received a major boost in 1998 when the United States Sailing Center Miami received the official designation as a U.S. Olympic Training Facility. Four years later, after an incredible amount of hard work, determination and generous contributions from dedicated volunteers and staff, this new state of the art facility has officially opened its doors. The Schoonmaker Center will provide everything necessary to train champion sailors and host world class regattas.
The architectural design for the building was put together by Craig Prandini. The ground floor will enable sailors to maintain their equipment on fixed workbenchs and provide for an of-the-water training area.
- 15 min. access to Biscayne Bay
- 2 hoists and large ramp for boats
- storage
- coach boat storage
- Men/Woman showers and changing rooms
- 3 coaches offices
- Large meeting/Conf. room
- Full internet access for coaches and telephone use
The second floor is allocated for the manager's office, coaches offices, large meeting rooms and showers and restrooms. An anticipated communication area will be convenient to the sailors needing phone or internet access.