Summer Race Team
Laser Race Team
This program is designed for intermediate and advanced sailors above 120 lbs. At least one summer camp/learn to sail is required before joining the team. If you have more questions please email youthracing@boatingcenter.org and/or join us for an information session Tuesday, May 20th at 7pm.
Costs
The CBC does have ILCA sailboats for sailor use. However, we encourage sailors to consider purchasing their own boats if possible.
We do not want cost to be a barrier from participation. Our scholarship program can be found here.
Dues cover coaching at practices, entry fee for weekly race night (optional), coaching at regattas, regatta logistics, and gear (wetsuit, PFD, and booties). Out of pocket expenses for sailors will be registration fees, food, and housing / camping for regattas.
Weekly Schedule
We practice 2 times a week, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Practices begin June 25th and end August 29th at the Community Boating Center in Bellingham. Attendance is highly encouraged at all practices and regattas as this is a competitive sport.
The Community Boating Center hosts race night once a week on Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:30pm. Team dues cover entry to race night.
Regatta Schedule
Below is the regatta schedule for this summer. Our team is planning to attend 4 regattas. Summer regattas are usually two days with the sailors on the water all day. Coaches join the sailors on the water in a safety boat to offer support and coaching between races. Everything depends on the wind so the amount of racing/on the water time can vary. Saturday usually does not have a last start time as they want to get as many races off as possible. Sunday will have a hard deadline for racing, followed by awards and going home.
June 28-29 Bellingham Youth Regatta (ILCA)
Bellingham, WA - All Fleets
A great home regatta to kick off the season.July 7-10 ILCA Wind Clinic (ILCA) July 13 Battle on the Bay (ILCA) July 31 - August 1 JAM Clinic (ILCA)
Bainbridge, WA
Starts and Strategies Clinic the two days before the Regatta. Camping or finding airbnb.August 2-3 JAM (ILCA)
Bainbridge, WA - All Fleets
Top boats are awarded Jam and/or Pajama Pants. Camping or finding airbnb.August 16-17 Bellingham Breeze (ILCA)August 23-25 JOs (ILCA)
Seattle, WA - All Fleets
JO’s is a large youth regatta that focuses on quality racing and on-shore activities. Hosted by Seattle Yacht Club. Plan on driving home to Bellingham for the night. September 6-7 Octoberfest (ILCA)
Seattle, WA - All Fleets
A fun final regatta hosted at Sail Sand Point. Final series awards are given out. Plan on driving home to Bellingham for the night. Required Gear
All sailors are required to wear a lifejacket with a whistle, which the CBC can 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 youthracing@boatingcenter.org with any additional questions.
Meet the Coach
Cooper Snell grew up sailing Lido 14s and Sabots in summer sailing camps. He moved to Bellingham to pursue a degree in Physics at WWU. While at Western he discovered his love of competitive sailing on Western’s sailing team. As a US Sailing Level 3 Coach, Cooper has coached all levels of sailors in Bellingham, including CBC’s Middle School Team, Whatcom Sailing’s High School team, and Western’s sailing team. Cooper is excited to launch CBC’s first ILCA summer racing program and is looking forward to having fun in the sun this summer!