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High School Sailing Team

For High School Students, age 13+

Open to Port Townsend, Chimacum, and West Sound Academy high school students, the Port Townsend High School Sailing team is an extremely successful and positive program that has sent some of our local sailors to district and national competitions. They sail in the spring on 420s and FJs. Their motto is, “Sail Fast and Have Fun!” Many team members become sailing instructors in our summer youth camps.

High School Sailing Team — Fall Season

September 11–October 30, 2025
3:30 PM–6:30 PM | Cost: $475 non-member, $428 member

Open to Port Townsend, Chimacum, and West Sound Academy high school students, the Port Townsend High School Sailing team is an extremely successful and positive program that has sent some of our local sailors to district and national competitions. They sail on 420s and FJs with the motto “Sail Fast and Have Fun!” Many team members become sailing instructors in our summer youth camps

Spring Development Team is the introductory program for sailors interested in joining the sailing team.This is an 8-week program running from September 11 through October 30 for sailors 13 and up looking to develop basic sailing and race skills. Our summer Youth Learn to Sail camps are a suggested prerequisite.

There will be a pre-practice parent/coach meeting for this team on Tuesday, September 9, 5:30 PM, at the Northwest Maritime Center campus.

Over the 8 weeks, we will be on the water as much as possible practicing in FJs and 420s. We will focus work on building the skills necessary to compete in fleet and team racing—ranging from perfecting a roll tack, understanding the racing rules of sailing, nailing a start, and gaining a sense of the tactics and strategy necessary to sailboat racing.

Practices for the High School Sailing Team will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 PM–6:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you out on the water!

NWM is proud to offer scholarships to those facing financial barriers so everyone can have the opportunity to learn with us, regardless of financial circumstances. People will not be turned away due to a lack of funds. To apply for a scholarship for this program, please complete our scholarship application form during the registration process.

Course Details:

  • Prerequisites:  Previous sailing experience such as Youth Learn to Sail camps are suggested prerequisites.
  • For Ages: 13–18
  • Duration: 3 hours per practice, 2 times a week, for 7 weeks
  • Registration: Sign up online at nwmaritime.campbrainregistration.com
  • Pre-practice Info meet: For families and students on Tuesday, September 9, 5:30 PM, at the Northwest Maritime Center.
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Scholarships

NWMC is proud to offer scholarships to those facing financial barriers so everyone can have the opportunity to learn with us, regardless of financial circumstances. People will not be turned away due to lack of funds. To apply for a scholarship for this program, please complete our scholarship application form during the registration process.

Header photo by Heather J.

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