Youth Race Teams
CCSC is home to youth teams for every age and ability. Our teams compete at regattas locally, regionally and nationally. Being a part of a youth sailing team teaches not only racing skills, but self-reliance, team work, and a broader knowledge of weather conditions. Joining one of our Youth Teams generally starts with attending one of our sailing camps. From there the pathways are endless. All youth sailors must be annual members of CCSC.
Youth Sailing at CCSC
Learn to Sail
New sailors who have not attended camp or need more guidance prior to joining our race teams can benefit from our seasonal Learn to Sail group sailing lessons and/or private lessons prior to joining our race teams.
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Next session: Sundays (4 weeks) September 7-September 28
$325/per sailor (one-time)
Opti Green Fleet
The Opti Green Fleet is for kids ages 8-13 who are new to sailing and would like to learn how to race. Sailors learn the basics of sailing optis, including sail trim, boat handling, starts, and basic strategy. Before joining the team sailors generally have completed 1 to 2 weeks of summer camp and/or a learn to sail program. The team practices twice a week on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30-12:30pm. Once a child has been in Green Fleet for a year they are moved up to the Red, White & Blue Fleet (RWB).
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Pricing:
$225/month
$200/month (with own equipment- no CCSC equipment may be used)
Regatta registration and fees not included.
All sailors must be a Clearwater Community Sailing Center member (student or family). Click here for membership options.
Opti Red, White and Blue
The Opti RWB Race Team is for experienced sailors who are ready to compete at the highest level and are under 15 years of age. The Optimist Race Team competes in many local events, but also prepares sailors for National and International Optimist events, focusing on advanced boat handling and tactics. The sailors become exposed to a strong team atmosphere in which sailors are working hard both on and off the water as well as doing physical training. Sailors on the Race Team are highly recommended to purchase their own Optimist and/or race sail.
Pricing:
$275/month
$250/month (with own equipment- no CCSC equipment may be used)
Regatta registration and fees not included.
All sailors must be a Clearwater Community Sailing Center member (student or family). Click here for membership options.
Club 420
420 Development Team: This team is for sailors over the age of 14 who want to learn how to race. Sailors will learn the basics of the 420 sailboat including sail trim, boat handling, starts, and basic strategy.
Pricing:
$200/month
$175/month (with own equipment- no CCSC equipment may be used)
Regatta registration and fees not included.
All sailors must be a Clearwater Community Sailing Center member (student or family). Click here for membership options.
420 Race Team: This team is for sailors graduating from either the RWB Opti Class or Development team. This is for the most competive of sailors who want to master doublehanded sailing and compete at the highest levels. Sailors learn how to trapeze and sail with spinnakers. Many sailors who have graduated from our 420 Race Team have gone on to compete at various college programs.
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Pricing:
$250/month
$225/month (with own equipment- no CCSC equipment may be used)
Regatta registration and fees not included.
All sailors must be a Clearwater Community Sailing Center member (student or family). Click here for membership options.
Windsurfing
Windsurfing Development team: Our Windsurfing development team is made of local middle and high school students who compete regionally and nationally. Windsurfing is harder on beginners, but once basic skills have been mastered it can be very rewarding. Generally windsurfers should be over 80 lbs. During the school year this team meets Thursdays 4:00-7:00 PM and Sundays 1:00-4:30 PM.
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Pricing:
$240/month
$215/month (with own equipment- no CCSC equipment may be used)
Regatta registration and fees not included.
All sailors must be a Clearwater Community Sailing Center member (student or family). Click here for membership options.
Windsurfing Foil Team: Our Windsurf foil team is one of the most competitive in the country. They meet 3 times a week on a "when there is wind basis". CCSC Windsurfers have gone on to qualify and represent the US at the Youth World Championships, Pan-American Games, and most recently the Paris 2024 Olympics among other events.
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Pricing:
$275/month
$250/month (with own equipment- no CCSC equipment may be used)
Regatta registration and fees not included.
All sailors must be a Clearwater Community Sailing Center member (student or family). Click here for membership options.
Future Sailing
CCSC race teams are only the beginning! Sailors who have started at CCSC have gone on to compete in college sailing and at the World and Olympic level. The ocean is the limit starting your sailing journey at CCSC!
Interested in joining our race teams?
We have many pathways to choose from on your sailing journey!
Meet Our Coaches
All of our race team coaches are trained and highly experienced in their area of coaching.
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Mateo Rodriguez
Sailing Director and Opti Red, White & Blue Coach
Evan Thomas
Opti Green Fleet and Learn to Sail Coach
Alex Temko
Windsurf Coach
Adam Larson
420 Coach
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