US Sailing Girls Skiff Clinics - Introductory 29er
Targeted at female sailors ages 12-18 who weigh at least 100lbs and have experience racing in other classes such as ILCA, 420, Optimist, etc. This clinic is designed for athletes who are new to the 29er or have some 29er experience but are interested in developing their fundamental skills. Sailors need not attend with a partner.
Girls Skiff Clinic - May 4-5 - San Francisco, CA
Girls Skiff Clinic - May 18-19 - Annapolis, MD
US Youth Team Camps
US Sailing supports a US Youth Team composed of athletes selected via annual Youth World qualification events. The US Youth Team represents Team USA at the annual World Sailing Youth Championships, and receives support at training camp(s) prior to the event.
The top runners up of the Youth Worlds qualification event(s) will receive an invitation to the US Youth Team Training Camp(s) based on results in each class. The number of training camp invitation berths are unique to each class, as outlined in the document below.
For detailed information on 2024 Training Camps: Invitation Criteria - US Youth Team Training Camps updated 5-3-24 (posted May 3, 2024)
Thanksgiving Invitational
This event is organized as an intense racing camp. Invited sailors must attend with their own regional program coach. Participating teams/sailors must adhere to a 1:6 coach to boat ratio in ILCA 6, N15, and i420, and a 1:5 ratio for the 29er. Invitation criteria are unique to each class, as outlined in the document below.
For detailed information on 2024 Training Camps: Invitation Criteria - US Youth Team Training Camps updated 5-3-24 (posted May 3, 2024)
Don't Miss These
Brooke Gonzalez Advanced Racing Clinic - June 14-16, 2024 - Newport, RI - ILCA 6, Club 420, i420, 29er, Nacra15 classes. Known for the highest quality coaching and guest speakers, fabulous hospitality, and a range of sailing conditions and venues that only New England offers. Application deadline February 29th.
SDYC HPYS 29er Clinics - May 11-12, August 24-25, October 5-6, November 2-3, December 14-15 - San Diego, CA - These are multi-level 29er clinics: both for sailors who are interested in gaining proficiency in the 29er and for advanced sailors/teams to prepare for upcoming regattas.
SkiffPlus Intro 29er Clinic - April 20-21, May 25-27 - Annapolis, MD - Intro 29er clinic, open to any sailor who has race experience, is 13 years or older and weighs over 100lbs. World class coaching and boats provided. sign up for one or two days.
SDYC HPYS ILCA Clinics - June 14-16, September 7-8 - San Diego, CA - These are multi-level ILCA clinic: both for sailors who are interested in gaining proficiency in the ILCA and for advanced sailors/teams to prepare for upcoming regattas.
Hosting a clinic? To add major national or regional clinics to this calendar, please email youth@ussailing.org
Youth Match Racing
The US Sailing Match Racing Committee is actively working on ways to get the more advanced 16-24 year old U.S. sailors into match racing. Match racing makes sailors better… better at keelboat boat handling and making a keelboat go fast, better at making tactical and strategic decisions under pressure, better at the rules, and better at communicating on a team. And it is a great way to transition into keelboat racing where much of adult racing is done. Click here for more information on 2024 Youth Match Racing Opportunities
Dickson Junior Match Racing Invitational - June 8-9 - Long Beach, CA - for more information contact Cameron MacLaren
USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festivals
The USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festivals include JO Regattas and JO Clinics held across the country to capture the Olympic spirit and introduce youth sailors to their next steps in the sport.
USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festivals