Laser Race Team – Ages 13-18

The Laser Race Team is designed for sailors looking to take the next step in their racing journey by competing in the highly competitive Northwest Youth Racing Circuit (NWYRC). This program focuses on refining boat handling, tactics, and race strategy in the ILCA (Laser) class, one of the most widely raced singlehanded boats in the world. Whether you’re working toward high-level competition or simply want to improve your sailing skills, this team offers top-notch coaching and challenging training sessions.

Who Should Join?

The Laser Race Team is open to sailors ages 13-18 who have prior sailing experience and are eager to develop their racing skills. This program is perfect for those transitioning from Optis or doublehanded boats who want to focus on singlehanded racing.

• Development Race Team is for sailors who already know how to sail and are tuning their skills for racing, including the Rules of Sailing, starts, and race strategy. Sailors should be comfortable sailing in up to 12 knots of wind.

• Regional Race Team is for sailors who already have a lot of experience racing and are interested in racing outside of our region. They are working on advanced racing tactics and fine-tuning their boat handling and speed. Sailors should be comfortable sailing in winds of more than 20 knots. They have full control of their boats and can execute maneuvers without thinking. They can keep their attention outside of the boat and hike for more than 15 min at a time.

Fall Pricing

• Development Race Team: $650

• Race Team: N/A yet, stay tuned

• Regional Race Team: $1,500

Fall Practice Schedule

Regattas & Competition

Sailors on the Laser Race Team compete in local and regional regattas as part of the Northwest Youth Racing Circuit (NWYRC). These events provide a great opportunity to test skills, race against top sailors in the region, and gain valuable experience in a competitive environment.

View the NWYRC Race Schedule: NWYRC Schedule

Join the Laser Race Team and push yourself to the next level in singlehanded racing!