Level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate – ages 8-18
Team SJJF – Youth Racing
This class is the competitive sailing team that practices on Monday and Wednesday afternoons and races in West Michigan Youth Sailing Association regattas when available on Fridays throughout the summer. This class is for students who have developed their sailing skills through prior classes and are ready to take on the excitement and challenges of sailboat racing.
Students are required to wear a life jacket (provided) at all times while on the docks and on the water.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Learn to Race or equivalent experience to ensure your sailor’s skill level is at an appropriate level for this class.
Permission of the Director is Required. Contact schooldirector@sjjf.org
3-WEEK SESSIONS – Monday, Wednesday, 1 – 4 PM, Fridays
Session A — June 8 – 26
Session B — July 6 – 24
Session C — July 27- August 14
2026 REGATTA SCHEDULE:
Friday, 6/19, Macatawa Bay
Friday, 6/26, Local SJJF Regatta
Friday, 7/10, White Lake
Friday, 7/17, No Tears Regatta, Saugatuck – Opti ONLY
Friday, 7/24, Muskegon
Friday, 7/31, Spring Lake
Friday, 8/7, Local SJJF Regatta
2026 AWARDS PICNIC:
Friday, 8/14, Awards Picnic
Cost: Each 3-week session is $270, which includes Regatta Fees