Join the 2026 ETYSA Race Team!
Is your sailor ready to take their skills to the next level? ETYSA is excited to welcome participants to our new 2026 Race Team, a great opportunity for sailors to grow through competitive racing in a supportive and fun environment!
About the ETYSA Race Team:
- Purpose: To encourage the growth of junior sailing through racing, supported by ETYSA’s equipment, venue, staff, and volunteers.
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Practice Schedule: Practices are held twice per week on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- Sailors must commit to at least 6 practices.
- Regattas: ETYSA coaches and volunteers will support 2–3 local regattas throughout the summer. A coach boat will accompany and support our sailors on the water. Regatta details will be shared after registration.
Eligibility:
- Ages: 10–19 years old * Younger sailors can attend with prior approval from Program Director.
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Skill Level: Completion of the Little Red Book (basic sailing skills) or approval by the Program Director.
- Ideally sailors will have attended 1 session of "Learn to Race"
- Sailors will be evaluated at their first session to ensure readiness. If more skill development is needed, the race team fee will be refunded, and your sailor may be encouraged to continue in our Learn to Sail program before rejoining.
- Membership: Active ETYSA membership is required.
Boats Used:
- 420s, Sunfish, and Optimists (Optis)
Dates & Times:
- Practice Dates (Mondays and Wednesdays):
June 10, June 15, June 17, June 22, June 24
July 6, July 8, July 13, July 15, July 20, July 22, July 27, July 29
- Will continue into August if interest is there
- Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Coaching Staff:
- Jean Volk – Head Instructor, former Division I sailor at Old Dominion University
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Graham Foster and Aiden Hansen – Old Dominion University Sailing Team
- Fill in instructors from seasoned racers on ETYSA Staff
Cost: $150 for the season
(Regatta entry fees, travel expenses, and any private coaching outside of scheduled team events are not included.)
