Middle School Sailing
Development Team
Grades 3-7 • $400 • Tuesday & Thursday • 4/23/24 - 6/13/24
The Development Team is designed for sailors that want to learn to sail and be a part of a fun, inclusive community. The team focuses on building up foundational sailing knowledge and skills that will carry forward to the rest of their sailing career.
The Development Team aims to:
Build confidence in the boat and challenge comfort zones in a safe and healthy way
Develop a foundation of basic seamanship, sailing skills, and cold water safety.
Develop Social-Emotional Skills promoting teamwork, communication, and self-awareness.
Introduce racing and support sailors in forming a healthy relationship with recreational competition emphasizing sportsmanship, camaraderie, and the joy of sailing together. Motivated sailors will also be invited to participate in regional regattas.
Join us on the Development Team for an enriching experience that goes beyond the basics of sailing. We're not just a team; we're a community dedicated to helping each sailor thrive both on and off the water.
If the program date you are interested in is full please join our waitlist here.
Middle School Race Team
Grades 6-8 • $400 • Wednesday & Thursday • 4/24/24 - 6/13/24
The Middle School Race Team is a competitive program for sailors who are ready to take their skills to the next level. Our team is crafted to provide a challenging yet supportive environment, fostering growth in sailing expertise and personal development. Middle School Race Team sailors learn independence, critical thinking, and self-reliance at a young age as they compete solo, or in pairs in their boats.
The Middle School Race Team aims to provide:
Technical Excellence : Sailors in this program will focus on refining techniques, optimizing boat handling, and mastering advanced maneuvers to prepare for competitive racing.
Tactical Racing Strategies: Sailors will be introduced to the strategic side of racing. Emphasizing on the water decision making by reading wind patterns and understanding race course dynamics.
Fitness and Conditioning : Recognizing the physical demands of competitive sailing, the Development Race Team will incorporate fitness and conditioning into the training program.
Regatta Participation in regional competitions and skills / resources needed to attend higher level regattas and events that CBC may not be able to directly support.
Team Dynamics and Sportsmanship: We believe that teamwork and sportsmanship is a key component of a successful race program. Sailors will develop interpersonal skills, learn effective on the water communication, and understand the value of collaborating within a racing team.
Whether sailors are aiming for podium finishes or simply seeking personal growth, the Middle School Race Team is designed to elevate racing skills and passion for the sport.
If the program date you are interested in is full please join our waitlist here.
Regatta Schedule
San Juan Island Regatta - May 18th
Anacortes - June 8th
Required Gear
All sailors are required to wear a PFD with a whistle, which the CBC will provide. There will also be days that we will require a wetsuit (which we can provide) or you won’t be able to sail. We strongly encourage additional proper gear such as sailing gloves and booties (we have these available as well!). Please no cotton base layers or sweatshirts, they do not dry and can be a safety hazard on windy or colder days. On the days we are not able to sail we will do team workouts, including cardio exercises. Team members must be prepared for the possibility of a team workout and running.
Please contact sara@boatingcenter.org with any additional questions!