SAYC Sailing Center Sail Team   

The only thing more fun than learning to sail, is learning to race your sailboat!

SAYCSC has an established Sail Team program operating annually in the fall and spring. During our Sail Team seasons, your sailor will learn to race an Optimist, Laser (ILCA), Club 420 or HS 420 sailboat depending on age, ability and size. 

The Sail Team is currently comprised of an Opti Development team (non-travel), an Opti Practice Team (non-travel), an Opti Green Fleet team, an Opti Advanced (RWB) team, a regional 420 team, and a C420 performance team. The SAYCSC race team is a unique experience and has been growing in size over the years. As a member of the SAYCSC Sail Team your child will attend multiple practices a week under the coaching and supervision of US Sailing Certified Sailing coaches, and participate in 1-8 traveling regattas per season. 

Our Sail Team mission:

"To encourage all Sailors to strive to for excellence both on and off the water while having fun and being a team player. SAYCSC Sail Team emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, self-discipline, and personal character to produce well-rounded athletes and foster a team spirit."

We pride ourselves upon our inclusive family atmosphere and personal growth opportunities both on and off the water.

*Race team participation requires prior experience - your child must have attended multiple weeks of Sail Camp or have prior racing experience to join the Sail Team. SAYCSC hosts a mandatory Try-Out near the end of summer camp season for all new and transitioning sailors. Registration is required, and team selection will be announced thereafter. For all interested and planning to attend Try-Outs, we are hosting an informational parent meeting on Monday, July 27th. Please register for free here: SAIL TEAM INFO NIGHT

Try-outs for the fall racing season will be held on Tuesday, July 28th and Thursday July 30th, 2026. ALL NEW AND RETURNING TRANSITIONING SAILORS MUST ATTEND. Please register here: Sail Team Try-Out

Our 2026 Fall Sail Team season will kick-off with a parent/sailor meeting and on Saturday, September 12th, 2026

If you are interested in our fall and spring programs, but not interested in racing, we also offer After School sailing which consists of Discovery Sailing, RB Hunt, Little Skippers and Adventure groups, as well as an Opti Learn to Sail program. Please use the links provided and email Assistant Director with any questions.