Junior Race Team


SYC Junior Race Team

The SYC Race Team invites aspiring young sailors to join in the fun, support, friendships, and camaraderie that develop from being a part of a nationally competitive sailing team. SYC Race Team sailors can take part in 75 scheduled practices and enjoy support from our coaching crew at seven regional regattas. Advanced sailors compete in both national and international events, and over the years, the SYC program has helped in the development of many Olympic class sailors as well. For more information, see the Junior Race Team brochure.

High School Sailing at SYC

In order to help promote High School Sailing in Seattle and create a place for older graduates of our sailing school to begin participating in the sport, we are now offering a membership to the SYC Race Team for just the HS season. This will include 22 practices on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at SYC from 4 - 6:30 and coaching at most of the NWISA events this spring. Membership to the yacht club is not required and it is open to anyone who is in grades 7 - 12. You do not need to have a team formed or have any racing experience. The practices will begin Tuesday March 3rd and run through Wednesday May 20th, if a sailor wishes to continue sailing with SYC after this they can use the HS membership fee as a first payment to full Race Team membership. The cost for this membership will be $300 ($250 for SYC members). For more information, see the High School Sailing brochure.

Opti Green Fleet Program

Interested in taking the first step to becoming a racer? The Opti Green Fleet is the best place to start for kids ages 8-13. The group meets Wednesday evenings from 5:00 to 7:30 at SYC on Portage Bay. Using our club boats, you will learn the basics of racing, advanced rigging, and boat handling. A coach will also be on hand at three local regattas. Once you feel ready to head out to Shilshole and sail with the regular Opti Team, your fee can be forwarded toward the regular Race Team annual fee.

The cost for the Opti Green Fleet Program is $200 for members, $250 guests.


Events

  • Northwest Junior Olympics, August 21-22, 2010

    2010 Flyer

  • JAM, September 11-12, 2010
  • Octoberfest, September 25-26, 2010

For More Information

Please contact either Ben Glass or Brian Ledbetter at 206-926-1011, or send email: