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2024 U.S. Youth Championship presented by SouthCoast Wind

Event Details

Date:
June 22, 2024 – June 25, 2024

Location:
Hosted by US Sailing at Roger Williams University
Bristol, Rhode Island

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About This Event


Regatta Recap – 2024 US Youth Championship

Photos – 2024 US Youth Championship

Notice Board & Results – 2024 US Youth Championship

Pre-Event Information – posted June 3, 2024

The U.S. Youth Championship, also known as the “Youth Champs,” is US Sailing’s pinnacle youth regatta, featuring the top sailors and most challenging performance boat classes. The 2024 Youth Champs will be an “open” event, with no application or invitation process required to be eligible. Nationally competitive sailors in the following classes are encouraged to attend: 29er, ILCA 6 (formerly Laser Radial), ILCA 7 (formerly Laser Standard), International 420, iQFOiL Youth & Junior, and Nacra 15.  

  • Events and Class Equipment:
    • Doublehanded Dinghy- International 420
    • Doublehanded Skiff- 29er
    • Multihull- Nacra 15
    • Singlehanded Dinghy- Light- ILCA 6
    • Singlehanded Dinghy- ILCA 7
    • Windsurfing- iQFOiL Youth & Junior

Eligibility:

  • Competitors must not reach their 20th birthday in the calendar year, and be eligible to compete per the Notice of Race.
  • Entry for all classes is open (no resume application or direct qualification required). Sailors will be able to register during the registration period specified in the Notice of Race.
  • Competitors should have adequate experience and ability to safely compete in 20 knots of wind and large waves. Competitors must submit their top 3 regatta results during registration to demonstrate experience and ability. The OA reserves the right to advise competitors on their preparedness if necessary.

Housing:

  • Sailors are responsible for securing their own housing for the event.
  • All competitors must have a “Designated Adult” with them at the event acting as a chaperone. Your Designated Adult must be present at the onsite registration. This Designated Adult must be over 21 and cannot be a coach. 
  • Information on optional housing blocks at Roger Williams University is available here: US Sailing Championships – RWU Housing and Pre-Event Training Information
  • Information on discounted Room Block at the Bristol Harbor Inn is available here: Bristol Harbor Inn

Pre-Event Training:

  • Organized teams of athletes, coaches, and “designated adult” chaperone may request access to the RWU waterfront facility from June 17-21, prior to the US Youth Championship Regatta. This is an “open training” period where teams can practice independently prior to the Youth Champs.
  • Information on optional “open training” at Roger Williams University is available here:US Sailing Championships – RWU Housing and Pre-Event Training Information

Charter Boat Information:

Questions? Please email youthchampionships@ussailing.org


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Championship History


The U.S. Youth Sailing Championship was started in 1973 at the Sheridan Shore Yacht Club in Wilmette, IL. The top youth sailors from around the country were sent invitations to attend the event in Lasers and 470s in mid-June. Over fifty years later, U.S. Youth Championship remains US Sailing’s pinnacle youth regatta, featuring the nation’s top competitors racing in seven performance boat classes.

For a more complete history of the Youth Champs, click here: USYouthChampsHistory – Bob Johnstone

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