Our Race Teams
Our different race teams are designed to support sailors in building their racing skills in a supportive, age-appropriate setting. Sailors must receive an invitation to join the Narrows Race Team.
FALL NRT OFFERINGS:
Opti Race Team
High School Sailing
Varsity Race Team
This team focuses on:High School Race Team
Grades 8th - 12th
Spring High School Sailing: February 24th - May 4th (possibly extended up to June 1st upon qualification for championships)
Spring Varsity: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Spring JV: Tentative schedule is same as Varsity - days of week may be subject to change
Summer High School Development Team: July 28th - September 7th
This team practices and competes in FJ’s. The High School Race Team competes representing their high schools during the Spring and Fall. These sailing opportunities push our racers and their skills to new heights through rigorous competition, and is the best pathway for becoming a certified Sailing Instructor with us! Sailors will be split into Varsity and JV groups by coaches & Narrows Race Team leadership as appropriate.
Who is this team for?
- Coach or Instructor recommendation required
- Sailors of ages 13-18, over 5 feet tall or over 110 lbs.
- Sailors who enjoy having a variety of sailing experiences
- Sailors who want to compete at a high level
This team focuses on:
- Developing a strong understanding of the Racing Rules of Sailing
- Establishing a knowledge base of boat setup & handling informed by fluid dynamics & kinesthetics
- Competing in regional circuits
- Building confidence, independence and leadership skills in a supportive team setting
Competition schedule:
Spring and Fall seasons: Northwest Interscholastic Sailing Association (NWISA)
Summer High School Development Team: Northwest Youth Racing Circuit (NWYRC) - FJ events
This team requires that sailors can work independently, have a team-oriented mindset, and have a strong desire to push themselves and their skills in a competitive setting. Sailors should be ready to put their skills to the test in all practices & regattas, participate in work parties every season they sail to care for boats & equipment, and demonstrate a desire to progress and grow as a team. Parents provide limited support via towing trailers, helping with attending regattas and filling key team volunteer positions as needed.
Email us for your sailor's recommendation
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Varsity Race Team
Grades 8th - 12th
Spring Varsity Race Team (FJ's, High School Sailing): February 24th - May 4th (possibly extended up to June 1st upon qualification for championships)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Summer Varsity Race Team (Club 420's, ILCA's): June 23rd - September 7th
This team practices and competes in FJ’s, Club 420’s, and ILCA sailboats. Racers with strong fundamentals that are ready to compete at a high level sail on our Varsity Race Team. The Varsity team competes representing their high schools during the Spring and Fall, and has opportunities to race in high-performance boats in the summers. These sailing opportunities push our racers and their skills to new heights through rigorous competition, and is the best pathway for becoming a certified Sailing Instructor with us!
Who is this team for?
- Coach or Instructor recommendation required
- Sailors of ages 13-18, over 5 feet tall or over 110 lbs.
- Sailors who enjoy having a variety of sailing experiences
- Sailors who want to compete at a high level
This team focuses on:
- Developing a strong & nuanced understanding of the Racing Rules of Sailing
- Establishing a high-level understanding of boat setup & handling informed by fluid dynamics & kinesthetics
- Competing in regional circuits at a high level
- Building confidence, independence and leadership skills in a supportive team setting
Competition schedule:
Spring and Fall seasons: Northwest Interscholastic Sailing Association (NWISA) - FJ's
Summer season: Northwest Youth Racing Circuit (NWYRC) - Club 420 or ILCA events
This team requires that sailors can work independently, have a team-oriented mindset, and have a strong desire to push themselves and their skills in a competitive setting. Sailors should be ready to put their skills to the test in all practices & regattas, participate in work parties every season they sail to care for boats & equipment, and demonstrate a desire to progress and grow as a team. Parents provide limited support via towing trailers, helping with attending regattas and filling key team volunteer positions as needed.
Email us for your sailor's recommendation
Register Here
Why Sailing?
Sailing is an excellent way to build leadership, self-reliance, and confidence for kids. Our race team members learn not only how to race, but also how to contribute to a community through teamwork, leadership, and stewardship. Narrows Race Team members often go on to become sailing instructor-certified, race with college teams, and share their love of sailing wherever they go!
