Junior and Youth Sailing
Part of SAIL’s mission is to promote the sport of sailing in the Rocky Mountain
region. This page is to help encourage young sailors and provide information about
programs where youth can get involved in sailing.
New Juniors' Sites
Anna Malouff has developed a new website, especially for junior sailors in the Rocky Mountain region. It promises to be more exciting than this one.
Go to www.jrsailco.org
Anna's also started a Facebook page for junior sailors.
Recognition:
- Alex Cierszak wins 2008 SAIL Junior Tout. James sailed a 420 with Nick Heyn and a Banshee, single-handed.
- James McKeever wins 2007 SAIL Junior Tour. James sailed his Sunfish to victory.
- Gwen Lemon wins 2005 SAIL Junior Tour. Gwen sailed a number of boats,
from single-handed to triple-handed during the season, but performed brilliantly in all.
Good luck in the land of the Kiwis, Gwen.
- Reeve Dunne wins 2005 DSA Hornblower Award. Perhaps the best junior sailor in the Rocky Mountains over the past few years, Reeve demonstrated sportsmanship and perseverance to win this award.
 Gwen |
 Reeve |
Learn to sail
Excellent teaching programs exist in the region and one may be located convenient to your family. Click here to see a few we’ve found:
SAIL makes no representations as to these programs. To find programs across the
country, look at US SAILING’s Youth Learn to Sail locator page: http://www.ussailing.org/youth/wtl.asp
Evaluating learn-to-sail programs:
- Qualified instructors: The United States Sailing Association,
American Red Cross Mile High Chapter, and American Sailing Association conduct
certification programs for sailing instructors. Instructors in the program should have at
least one of these certificates.
- Equipment: Boats should be in good repair, "seaworthy".
- Safety Procedures: Does the staff insist on safety as the first
priority? How do they prevent problems?
- Dry Land Instruction & drills: The course of instruction should include sailing terminology, how sailboats & their systems work, & practice before going out sailing.
Junior Sailor Magazine: http://www.ussailing.org/youth/racing/juniorsailor.htm is a magazine for young sailors.
Sailing Smart: http://www.ussailing.org/SailingSmart/ helps young sailors sail safely, while having fun.
If you know a program that should be added to our list, please e-mail webmaster@rmsail.org
Junior Racing Programs:
Programs that have junior programs specializing in racing & performance sailing
include Community Sailing Foundation of
Colorado & Dillon Yacht Club.
For individual or group coaching, contact Jim Young, www.jy1.com
2010 Junior Regattas: See Main Sail Calendar Click here.