We are starting a new opti racing program this summer run by the Bellingham Yacht Club and Whatcom Sailing. Details of the program are still being worked out but I wanted to see what the interest is at this point and go from there. Likely the program would consist of Tuesday night practices in Optis down off Zuanich dock run by the Bellingham Yacht Club coaches. The practices would be tailored more towards racing than learning to sail and would last 2-3 hours. On weekends the "team" would attend youth circuit regattas locally and around the state. Attendance and coaching at these regattas would be done by Whatcom Sailing coaches (primarily myself with assistance from high school sailors). I am estimating the program will cost around $200-$300 for the summer, with scholarship money available. The schedule of regattas would look something like this:
June 30th - Bellingham Opti Regatta (Bham)
July 28th-29th- Gorge Opti Regatta (Cascade Locks, OR)
Aug 11-12 - Bellingham Youth Regatta (Bham)
Aug 25-26 - Junior Olympics (Seattle, WA)
Sep 8-9 - JAM (Port Madison, WA)
Sep 29-30 - Octoberfest (Seattle, WA)
So who should participate? Any youth sailors 7-13 years old with an interest in racing. We will require that sailors have taken at least one learn to sail class before joining the team. Sailors do not need to be experts, beginners are expected and racing is a great way to learn to sail better. If you are not sure if this program is right for your kid please email me or call and we can discuss.
If this sounds like something your kid would be interested in doing please email me with the following information: Sailors name, your contact email and phone, sailors age, experience, and school grade.
Soon after I will schedule a meeting for those interested to go over details.
ALSO, if your kid is not of Opti age and not on the high school team already but is interested in racing this summer in youth regattas in lasers, fjs, etc, please also email me so I can put you on our email list. I will be organizing that age group also to attend the same youth regattas. There is laser racing Tuesday night on the bay which I would highly recommend.
Email or call if you have any questions. Thanks,
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