Junior racing program

ages 10-18

Whether at Boyne City or Charlevoix, we have local sailors who compete at national and international levels.  Our racing program starts by honing dinghy skills and can transition the student as far as they want to go.  If your student is motivated to advance to performance sailing, we lay the foundation through our regular Racing Program and then partner with the Charlevoix Yacht Club to provide opportunities in one design and even offshore keelboat racing.

Classes will focus on specific racing skills and techniques with classroom instruction and short practice races. Regular Racing Sessions will run from 1:15 to 4:00 pm and be offered most weeks this summer. Must have completed Seaman 2nd Class or have instructor approval. Sailors should be familiar with basic sailing skills including points of sail, sail controls and parts of the boat, rigging and derigging, body position and posture of the skipper and crew.

Program Scholarships

Sail Charlevoix program scholarships (50%) assure every child may have an opportunity to sailing and access to Lake Charlevoix.  These programs are based on financial need and are limited in availability. Please contact our director for eligibility and details.

What to Bring

  • Type III Life jacket, Coast Guard Approved (loaners may be available)
  • Gear bag with contact info
  • Optional face mask for social distancing
  • Swimsuit, change of dry clothes, towel
  • Applied sunscreen and insect repellent 
  • UV sunglasses and hat
  • Closed-toe shoes or water shoes (with closed toes)
  • Water bottle (no glass)
  • Snacks, Power or Clif type Bars

Skills and Knowledge Emphasized

  • Racing rules
  • Advanced sail trim
  • Teamwork
  • Racing terminology
  • Weather and sea state
  • Racing strategy
  • Self confidence

Must have completed Seaman 2nd Class or have instructor approval.
All program participants must be able to swim with a life jacket.

2018 Boyne City Sessions

Morning Sessions: 9:30am - 12:15pm | Afternoon Sessions: 1:15 - 4pm

Special Dates:
June 28 - Picnic at Boyne City Marina, 6pm
June 29 - Boyne City Regatta (no classes)

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2024 Racing Sessions

No Boyne City Racing Sessions
All Racing is at our Depot Beach, Charlevoix location

Racing Sessions (week days): 1:15 to 4:00 PM

Special Dates:
July 4 & July 23 - NO class
July 1 - David Gerber from Little Traverse Sailing - Racing Seminar & Ice Cream Social
Charlevoix Yacht Club 220 Ferry Avenue 6:30-8:30 PM
July 23 - Junior Venetian Regatta (no classes) (see Notice Of Race NOR)
July 20 and August 3 - Family Sailing, 10:00 AM (Submit online Family Sailing Request)
July 30 - Potluck Picnic - Charlevoix - Depot Beach - 6:00 PM

Racing 1-CVX
Jun
24
-
28
Afternoon
$260
Racing 2**-CVX
Jul
1
-
5
No class Thursday, July 4
Afternoon
$210
Racing 3-CVX
Jul
8
-
12
Afternoon
$260
Racing 4-CVX
Jul
15
-
19
Afternoon
$260
Racing 5**-CVX
Jul
22
-
26
No Class Tuesday, July 23 due to Jr Venetian Regatta. (Regatta is a separate sign up. See Racing section.)
Afternoon
$210
Racing 6-CVX
Jul
29
-
2
Afternoon
$260
Racing 7-CVX
Aug
5
-
9
Afternoon
$260

2024 Racing Seminars & Events

420 Racing Seminars (Sundays): 12:00 to 4:00 PM

420 Racing Seminar - Sunday, July 7
Jul
7
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7
Contact Stan Carroll at 240-876-5204 or skicarroll@aol.com for pre-approval before registering for a 420 Racing Seminar.
Afternoon
$50
420 Racing Seminar - Sunday, June 30
Jun
30
-
30
Contact Stan Carroll at 240-876-5204 or skicarroll@aol.com for pre-approval before registering for a 420 Racing Seminar.
Afternoon
$50
Junior Venetian Regatta - Tuesday, July 23
Jul
23
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23
Sign up online. For more information on the Junior Venetian Regatta, click on the "Registration" button.
Morning
$50

Our Programs

Junior Sailing

Our learn-to-sail program gives many students their first opportunity at command of a boat.  Students earn self confidence and responsibility as they gain boat handling skills.  Lessons include  sailing terminology, knot-tying skills, safe sailing lessons, racing skills and much more.

Junior Racing

Our racing program starts by honing dinghy skills and can help transition the student as far as they want to go.  Sessions focus on specific racing skills and techniques with classroom instruction to review strategy, tactics and rules. Short practice races allow for ample coaching opportunities.

Adult Sailing

Our adult program has successfully provided newer sailors the opportunity to comfortably handle their own boat.  We tailor these sessions to the individual.  Whether getting on a dinghy for the first time or refreshing good sailing habits, our instructors are there to provide the experience desired.