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​ WAIKIKI YACHT CLUB YOUTH SAILING PROGRAM

Wyc scholarship application summer 2024.

The program has been active since the 1960's and has produced literally thousands of sailors. Our program provides all boats and equipment for entry-level sailors through advanced sailors.  The goal of the program is threefold:         

1) Enrich each young sailor’s life with an enduring respect and appreciation of the ocean. 2) Develop and master the skills of sailing, which can last a lifetime. 3) Utilize sailing to build confidence and sportsmanship in young athletes.

To this end, a solid foundation is built by emphasizing the development of fundamental skills, like maneuvering (tacks, jibes, safety position and landings), while simultaneously developing a continuing enjoyment of the sport. The WYC Youth Sailing Program embraces the triad modeled by US Sailing—Safety, Fun and Learning.

As kids and teens progress from novice to intermediate sailing, they will be challenged with a variety of possibilities that range from: singlehanded sailing, learning how to teach as an assistant instructor, and/or exploring other types of boats from one of our five fleets. As skills progress, many sailors begin racing in regattas hosted by Waikiki Yacht Club, before moving on to our traveling team. Finally, our Advanced Sailing Program continues the progression of both racing and teaching skills.  

The WYC Youth Sailing Program has a lot to offer, whether your sailor wants to sail for one week a year or over two hundred days a year—whether this is just a fun activity to occasionally do, or whether this is the primary chosen sport of your athlete. Sailing is a life long sport that progresses in layers. The seeds planted between the ages of 8-18 can grow in many directions, whether it is traditional voyaging, windsurfing, racing, or cruising or a combination of all of them. Along the way your sailor may choose to compete in high school or college sailing.

“As a Sailing Director here since 1985, I have often been asked, which kid is going to be the next amazing sailor and the answer is simple: I have no idea. The sport is a late-development sport so the most important aspect, early on, is that young sailors learn to really love the ocean and the sport. That is the only way they will continue to put in the time and the repetitions to become truly skilled.” Guy Fleming—Sailing Director

Guy Fleming - Background

Teaching Sailing at Waikiki Yacht Club for 34 years

Sailing Director since 1992

Head Instructor from 1988-92

Racing Coach 1987

1985-6 Taught Beginning Sailing

Sailed for the University of Hawaii 1985-1989

U.S. Sailing Master Instructor Trainer for Level 1,2, and 3

U.S. Sailing Level 4 Coach

U.S. Sailing National Faculty Member since 1993

U.S. Sailing Certified Regional Judge and Race Officer

University of Hawaii Assistant Coach from 1987 until my son was born in 2004  

WYC Youth Sailing

LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAM

Fall Saturday Program of 12 weeks

Spring Saturday Program of 12 Weeks

Up to 12 weeks of Summer Sailing (Mon-Fri)

We follow the US Sailing Triad of: Safety, Fun, and Learning

Our program seeks to introduce kids to a lifetime of enjoyment in the many faceted sport of sailing; Teach respect for the ocean; and, use sailing as a platform to build confidence and sportsmanship in young athletes.  

HIGH SCHOOL SAILING

There are currently 7 schools competing as part of the Interscholastic League of Honolulu. Iolani School, Kamehameha Kapalama, Le Jardin Academy, Mid Pacific Institute, Punahou School, Sacred Hearts Academy, and Saint Andrews Priory.

Intermediate Program

• These classes pick up where novice classes lead off.

• The Intermediate program is primarily taught in single handed El Toros and Open Skiffs but they will also be introduced to other boats like the Laser and Club 420.

• The program focuses on more improved boat handling, seamanship skills, the basics of tuning the boat for optimum performance, and an introduction to racing.  

Assistant Instructor Program

A select group of up to12 Advanced sailors, between the ages of 12 and 16, are invited to be a part of this program. They start off by being the competent calm person in the boat during introductory sails.

Over time, they learn how to teach an intro to rigging, take people on introductory sails, help people learn how to capsize and right the boat, teach sail trim and steering.

Without their knowledge, they are also learning patience, and how to teach people with a variety of learning styles.

This program helps prepare candidates for the rigorous US Sailing four day certification course.  

ADVANCED RACING PROGRAM

Picture--This picture was selected because not only does it show how extreme it can be, but most people would assume that the sailor is male. This is a picture of one of our female sailors who is currently competing for the Yale College Sailing Team.

Taught in Olympic Lasers (Which are also used in Collegiate Competition) and Club 420's (the Olympic Development Boat for the 470--The boat introduces spinnaker and trapezing skills).

The Advanced Racing Team participates in numerous classes and clinics which prepare them for the 70 events we run each year.

The advanced class trains for the U.S. Sailing Junior Olympic Festival which is hosted in Hawaii each year. The top kids also compete in National regattas on the mainland like the U.S. Sailing Youth Championships. Waikiki Yacht Club is proud to say that two of its sailors went on to win this prestigious event.  

US SAILING JUNIOR OLYMPIC FESTIVAL

U.S. Sailing is the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing. As part of the Olympic pathway program, U.S. Sailing annually hosts roughly 20 Junior Olympic Festivals around the country to promote grass roots competition as well as have the top athletes qualify for national competition.

Waikiki Yacht Club has co-hosted the US Sailing Junior Olympic Festival-- Hawaii since 2002.

Each year between 70 and 120 athletes compete in this five day festival.  

Advanced El Toros

The Advanced El Toro Program is for sailors who have been competing for some time. The program builds on the intermediate racing program. The Advsnced El Toro Sailors have typically been sailing for 3-7 years and have progressed from El Toro C4, C3 and C2, which race in the smaller training sail. They are now competing in El Toro C, B and A which uses the larger racing sail. Typically at this level, their boat handling is already very good and they are working on their ability to start, as well as predict wind shifts and use tactics and the rules to get around the course.

420’s

The 420 is the trainer for one of the Olympic double handed classes. It is 4.2 meters and helps to prepare Youth sailors for the larger 470. Both boats have the ability to train with spinnaker as well as trapeze.

Sailors in the 420 have typically already moved up to the advanced El Toro class.

420's can also be sailed college style without the trapeze or spinnaker. Many of our top sailors have used these skills to get into the college of their choice.  

ADVANCED LASERS

The Laser is an Olympic Class Single Handed Dinghy that is also used in high school and college racing. Sailors typically begin racing in the smaller 4.7 meter sail and then move up through the radial sail and ultimately to the Full Rig sail. Sailors come out of the Advanced El Toro program and move up when they are large enough and strong enough for the boat.  

FOILING LASERS

The Glide Free company has made a foiling kit for Lasers. A foil is a horizontal panel that lifts the boat out of the water. Foiling puts a premium on weight placement, timing, coordination of sail and tiller controls and balance. All of these skills are essential for successful sailing. The Waikiki Yacht Club Education Foundation has purchased two Foiling kits for the continuing education of our top end racers.  

Waikiki Yacht Club Education Foundation

Waikiki Yacht Club Education Foundation (WYCEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization set up to fund capital purchases for youth sailing. Education Foundation raises money primarily through donations and the sale of donated boats. The money raised is used to purchase the sailing fleets for the program – currently 15 Toppers, 12 El Toros, 12 - 420’s, 12 Lasers, and 6 BICs (Open Skiffs) – as well as sails, and other equipment. Additionally, the WYCEF funds a scholarship program for youngsters who might otherwise not have the opportunity to learn to sail a boat without financial assistance.  

Waikiki Yacht Club Education Foundation (WYCEF) Annual Giving Campaign  

Introducing WYC Youth Sailing by sailors, coaches, and parents

What youth sailing has taught us from our wyc alumni , learn to sail.

Fall Session Schedule:     Saturdays   9:00am-12:00pm          Beginning and Intermediate 12:45pm-4:00pm           Advanced     Tuesday & Thursday 4:00pm-6:30pm             Intermediate and Advanced    Winter Sailing: Clinics for Adv. And Int. Sailors as well as Instructor Clinics Alumni Sailing Opportunities*

Mon-Thurs Evenings—Interscholastic League of Honolulu                         

Youth Sailing

The cryc youth sailing program is one of the most prominent, active, and highest achieving programs of its kind in the united states. we offer young sailors between the ages of 8-18 an opportunity to learn and hone skills that will last them lifetime., our mission, about the program, opti sailing.

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Ventura Yacht Club Youth Sailing

Founded in 1938, Ventura Yacht Club has hosted youth sailors for decades, and officially established a youth sailing program in 1983.

Ventura Yacht Club Juniors enjoy a variety of sailing experiences including Spring and Summer camp sessions, monthly weekend events, and race teams. Juniors with annual membership have the option to utilize Program-owned boats in their free time. In addition, they receive discounts on events, and are granted priority registration, among other perks.

Ventura Yacht Club maintains an active youth sailing program by hosting Junior-only events and having its own adult membership host youth sailors on their larger sailing vessels.

Ventura Yacht Club’s mission is to promote safe seamanship while building skills in all levels of sailing while encouraging the Corinthian Spirit. We are confident that your child will have fun while developing a life-long love for the sport of sailing. Ventura Yacht Club operates a fleet of Optimists, Lasers, and FJs. All instructors are certified by US Sailing.

Questions may be directed to VYC’s Waterfront Activities Manager, Braedon Baum at [email protected] or (805) 515-6135.

Check out our upcoming events on our calendar below!

Register for Summer Camp today! Send your application to [email protected] or visit us in person!

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2024 sailing classes.

The South Whidbey Yacht Club Youth Sailing Association will again sponsor both adult and youth sailing instruction classes in 2024.  Registration is now open for Adult Classes and  will open April 18 for Youth Classes,  all through the  South  Whidbey Parks and Recreation department.  Classes fill quickly!  The fastest way to register is through their on-line process.     Thank you for your interest and for getting our next generation of sailors started out right!  

Our sailing classes are open to  community youth and adult residents and visitors. The curriculum combines shore-side learning with lots of on-the-water, hands-on-the-tiller experience. In addition to sailing, students learn boating safety, basic seamanship and knot tying. The focus is on being safe, learning sailing concepts and having fun.

Courses use the  US Sailing instruction guide , which is provided at the first session, and our lead instructors are US Sailing certified.

Youth Programs - Registration Opens April 18

We teach Beginning and Intermediate sailors, ages 10 to 16 years, the basics of sailing. Each youth student is assigned their own sailing dinghy in each week-long session.  

Adult Programs - Registration Now Open

We use SF Pelicans, two-person 12-ft. boats, to teach adults sailing. Courses include 8 hours of mostly on-the-water, hands-on learning during weekend and weekday sessions. New this year is the Adult Introduction to Laser Sailing class.  Students will be using a Laser sailboat. 

Schedule of Classes

See our schedule of 2024 summer sessions.

Registration

Register for Youth Classes with South Whidbey Parks & Recreation Department beginning April 18, 2024.   Registration for Adult Classes is now open.  The fastest and most convenient  way to  register  is online.     You  may  also register in person at the  South  Whidbey Parks and  Recreation Building. If you are a South Whidbey Yacht Club member, you will  receive your discount through the on-line process.   

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Super crew, coach, and keelboat and dinghy champion Richard Parslow shares tips on how to form an effective sailing crew, with Andy Rice

Every crew has its own DNA, its own ecosystem. Making that the best and healthiest crew dynamic possible is a big part of what interests Richard Parslow. “Psychology is a huge part of the sport,” he says.

“They say the longest four inches in golf is between the ears, and how we interact with each other in the boat also has a huge outcome on the race course. I’ve been fortunate to be on a lot of successful teams where we’ve had a shared outlook on the campaign, usually pretty laid back, laughing a lot, but in the background really organised and committed to doing the work.”

When it comes to building a crew, he says: “You need to think carefully about the team you are assembling, choosing those who are the best fit for the long term, not necessarily because they are the best in the world at a particular job.” Here are Richard’s five best tips for getting everyone on the crew pulling in the same direction.

Have shared goals

I remember driving back from a youth event once and my helmsman said what a good regatta we’d had, and I was thinking how badly it had gone. He was enjoying himself and I was all about trying to win the event. It’s really important at the start of the campaign to make sure everyone’s goals are aligned, that you share the same aims.

Assuming it’s about winning, everyone needs to be highly motivated. Back in the day when we raced on the Ultra 30s you had nine people on a big dinghy which capsized easily, and you could just about swap out one person in a weekend without it affecting your team coordination and performance, but no more than that.

That was a big part of why we used to win in the Ultra 30, that consistency of crew on board.

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Bring skills

As well as skills to race the boat, make sure the crew brings complementary skills for the onshore stuff and the logistics – the ability to work with glassfibre or carbon, metal work, fix engines, maintain the coach RIB, cooking and good technique in the protest room. Have as many bases as possible covered within the team.

Hone the process

I’m a big believer in the regatta process, that you’ve got a consistent thing that you do every day. It starts before the event with logistics of travel and accommodation and then goes into a daily process for each race day, from ‘wake up to write up’.

Everything on a checklist is one less thing to think about on what’s already a hugely complicated day. Man is a habit forming animal and we’re very happy when we’re able to go through a repetitive process. It means you’re unlikely to forget anything. Without a systematic approach, because of potential ‘diffusion of responsibility’ in larger teams, some things might slip through the cracks.

I’ve been pretty lucky with most of the teams I’ve been on – there hasn’t been any sort of toxic breakdown. But certainly when everybody’s under a lot of pressure, emotions can get high and people get upset and angry and things are said.

A really good way to get back down from that high level of emotion – anger, even – is to go back to your process…“Okay, what went wrong there? Did someone just mess up, or is there something wrong with the process? And to make sure it doesn’t go wrong again, do we just need to practise more, or do we have to re-think the process?”

Finely honed relationships are vital in crew from everyday cruisers up to the very top of competitive sailing. Photo: Ricardo Pinto / America’s Cup

That approach gets you back to a place where you’re not so upset any more. It depersonalises the problem and works towards a collective solution rather than pointing the finger.

Have a laugh

Campaigning across a whole season can be a long, hard slog. You’re going to spend a lot of time together, training, travelling and competing. Whatever level you’re operating at, you need to have a sense of humour that works for everyone on the crew. You’re going to have things go well and a lot of things go really badly. And it’s when things go badly you really test your team bond and the power of the relationship on the boat. Sense of humour is a massive part of getting you out of those moments and back on the right track.

Some people swear a lot, but try to avoid effing and blinding all over the shop – it increases pressure and tension on board, If you’re upset about something and you swear, it doesn’t make you any less upset, but it makes the other people around you more upset. Then they’re likely to react. And the more upset you get, the less good decisions you make.

Clear, calm communication will produce a quieter, more efficient racing machine, and whether you’ve had a good or bad day, you should always be able to find something you can share a laugh about!

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Best Cruise for 10-Year-Olds: Ultimate Guide to Fun, Learning, and Safety on the Seas

Imagine this: you’re planning a family vacation, and you want to ensure your 10-year-old has the time of their life. But with so many cruise options out there, how do you choose the best one for your child? That’s where this article comes in to help you navigate the sea of choices and find the perfect cruise for your little adventurer.

Picture this scenario: you’re on a cruise ship designed specifically to cater to the interests and needs of 10-year-olds. From thrilling water slides to engaging kids’ clubs, the possibilities are endless. In this article, we’ll guide you through the top cruise options that offer a fantastic experience for your child while giving you peace of mind as a parent.

Key Takeaways

• Understand the Needs of 10-Year-Olds: Select cruises that offer diverse activities like water parks, kids’ clubs, sports, and interactive shows to keep your child engaged.
• Prioritize Safety and Child-Friendly Facilities: Ensure the cruise provides supervised activities, medical services, appropriate cabin accommodations, and safety measures for a worry-free experience.
• Top Cruises for 10-Year-Olds: Consider options like Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, and Carnival Cruise Line known for their child-friendly amenities and engaging activities.
• Choosing the Best Cruise: Compare children’s programs, evaluate cabin options, and consider the duration and itinerary to find the perfect cruise aligning with your child’s interests.
• Preparing for the Journey: Familiarize your child with cruising, discuss safety measures, and pack essentials like comfortable clothing, sunscreen, medications, and entertainment items.
• Tips for Cruise Enjoyment: Encourage independence within safe boundaries, integrate education with fun activities, and make the cruising experience both enjoyable and educational for your child.

Understanding the Needs of 10-Year-Olds

Activities and entertainment.

When planning a cruise for your 10-year-old, it’s essential to consider the variety of activities and entertainment options onboard. Kids at this age are full of energy and curiosity, so look for cruises that offer diverse activities to keep them engaged throughout the trip.

Popular activities that 10-year-olds typically enjoy on cruises include:

• Water Parks and Slides: Kids love splashing around in water parks with thrilling slides. Make sure the cruise ship you choose has water slides and pools suitable for your child’s age group.
• Kids’ Clubs: These clubs are designed to entertain and engage kids with age-appropriate games, crafts, and activities. Your child can make new friends and have fun in a supervised setting.
• Sports Activities: Many cruises offer sports activities like mini-golf, basketball courts, and even rock climbing walls for active kids to burn off some energy.
• Interactive Shows: Look for cruises that host interactive shows and performances that cater to children’s interests. From magicians to musical performances, these shows are a hit among young cruisers.

Ensure the cruise you choose offers a diverse range of activities to cater to your 10-year-old’s interests, keeping them entertained and excited during the voyage.

Safety and Child-Friendly Facilities

Safety is paramount when selecting a cruise for your 10-year-old. Make sure the cruise ship provides child-friendly facilities and maintains high safety standards to give you peace of mind throughout the journey.

Key aspects to consider regarding safety and child-friendly facilities include:

• Kids’ Supervision: Check if the cruise offers supervised activities to ensure your child is in safe hands while participating in various programs onboard.
• Medical Services: Verify the availability of onboard medical services and staff trained in pediatric care to handle any unforeseen health concerns promptly.
• Cabin Accommodations: Choose cabins that are child-friendly and provide sufficient space for your family. Consider amenities like railings on bunk beds and easy access to necessary facilities.
• Safety Measures: Familiarize yourself with the ship’s safety procedures and emergency protocols, so you know what to do in case of any situation requiring immediate action.

By prioritizing safety and selecting a cruise that offers child-friendly facilities, you can enjoy a worry-free vacation while ensuring your 10-year-old has a memorable and safe cruising experience.

Top Cruises for 10-Year-Olds

Disney cruise line.

When it comes to cruises for 10-year-olds, the Disney Cruise Line stands out for its magical and family-friendly experience. On a Disney cruise, your child can immerse themselves in the enchanting world of beloved characters while enjoying a wide range of activities tailored to their age group. From themed deck parties and character meet-and-greets to engaging youth clubs and exclusive kids’ events, there’s never a dull moment onboard a Disney cruise.

Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean International offers an exciting adventure for 10-year-olds and their families. With innovative youth programs like Adventure Ocean, your child can partake in age-appropriate activities led by skilled staff members. Royal Caribbean cruises feature thrilling amenities such as rock-climbing walls, water parks, sports facilities, and interactive shows that cater to the interests of young cruisers. Whether your child loves exploring new horizons or engaging in fun-filled activities, Royal Caribbean has something for everyone.

Carnival Cruise Line

For a lively and entertaining cruise experience suitable for 10-year-olds, Carnival Cruise Line is a top choice. Carnival cruises provide a vibrant atmosphere filled with exciting amenities like water slides, mini-golf courses, kids’ clubs, and family-friendly entertainment. Your child can make new friends, participate in supervised activities, and create unforgettable memories while sailing with Carnival. With a focus on fun and engaging experiences, Carnival Cruise Line offers a fantastic vacation option for families with children.

How to Choose the Best Cruise for Your Child

When selecting a cruise for your child, you want to ensure it offers an exciting and safe experience. Here’s how to choose the best cruise that caters to your 10-year-old:

Comparing Children’s Programs and Services

Look for cruises that provide age-appropriate activities and engaging programs for 10-year-olds. Consider cruise lines like the Disney Cruise Line, which offers a magical experience with beloved characters. Royal Caribbean International is another great option, known for its adventurous activities like rock climbing and water parks. Carnival Cruise Line also provides a lively atmosphere with amenities such as water slides and kids’ clubs. By comparing the children’s programs and services offered by different cruise lines, you can find the one that best suits your child’s interests.

Evaluating Cabin Options for Families

When choosing a cruise, consider the cabin options available for families. Look for spacious and comfortable accommodations that can accommodate your family size. Some cruise lines offer specially designed family cabins or interconnected rooms, providing convenience and comfort during your voyage. Evaluate the cabin options provided by each cruise line to ensure a pleasant stay for your family onboard.

Considering Duration and Itinerary

Take into account the duration of the cruise and the itinerary when selecting the best option for your child. Shorter cruises may be more suitable for younger children, offering a taste of the cruising experience without being overwhelming. Longer cruises with diverse ports of call can provide a mix of onboard activities and exciting adventures ashore. Consider the duration of the cruise and the destinations included in the itinerary to choose a cruise that aligns with your child’s preferences and interests.

By comparing children’s programs, evaluating cabin options, and considering the duration and itinerary of the cruise, you can select the best cruise for your 10-year-old, ensuring a fun-filled and memorable experience for the whole family.

Planning for the Journey

Preparing your child for the cruise experience.

When it comes to preparing your 10-year-old for the cruise experience, ensuring they have a fantastic time is key. Familiarize your child with the idea of cruising by discussing the exciting activities they’ll get to enjoy onboard. Encourage them to look forward to new adventures, whether it’s exploring the ship, participating in kids’ clubs, or engaging in fun games and entertainment options.

To ease any concerns your child may have, talk to them about the safety measures in place on cruise ships. Emphasize the importance of following rules, staying close to designated areas, and seeking help from staff if needed. By reassuring your child and building their anticipation, you can set the stage for a memorable cruise experience.

What to Pack for a Child on a Cruise

Packing for your 10-year-old for a cruise involves planning for various activities and scenarios on the ship. Ensure your child has comfortable clothing for daytime adventures, including shorts, t-shirts, and swimsuits for pool time. Don’t forget to pack dressier outfits for evening dinners or special events, such as a nice dress shirt or a pretty dress.

When it comes to essentials, remember to pack sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses to protect your child from the sun while on deck. Additionally, bring along any medications your child may need, as well as motion sickness remedies if they are prone to seasickness. Encourage your child to pack a favorite book, toy, or game to keep them entertained during downtime on the cruise.

By preparing your child with the right clothing, essentials, and comfort items, you can ensure they are ready to fully enjoy all the exciting experiences a cruise has to offer.

Tips for Making the Most Out of Your Cruise

Encouraging independence within safe boundaries.

Encouraging your 10-year-old to explore their surroundings independently can enhance their cruise experience. Set clear boundaries and safety rules before embarking on the journey. Establish meeting points and familiarize them with important locations on the ship. Let them participate in age-appropriate activities supervised by the cruise staff while you enjoy some adult time knowing they’re in safe hands.

Integrating Education with Fun

Combine learning opportunities with entertainment to make the cruise both fun and educational for your child. Seek out onboard programs that offer interactive learning experiences tailored to their age group. Engage in activities that spark their curiosity, such as nature explorations, history tours, or creative workshops. Encourage them to ask questions and explore new interests while having a blast on the cruise.

You’re now equipped with valuable insights to choose the perfect cruise for your 10-year-old. Remember to prioritize safety, entertainment, and educational opportunities when making your decision. Encourage independence while ensuring your child’s well-being on board. By combining fun activities with learning experiences, you can create unforgettable memories for your little one. Bon voyage on your family adventure at sea!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which factors should parents consider when selecting a cruise for their 10-year-old.

Parents should consider suitable cruise lines, engaging activities, safety measures, children’s programs, cabin options, duration, and itinerary variety.

How can parents prepare their children for the cruise?

Parents can familiarize children with onboard activities, safety protocols, and essential packing items before the cruise.

What is the importance of encouraging independence within safe boundaries?

Encouraging independence can help children develop valuable life skills while ensuring they stay safe and secure during the cruise.

How can parents integrate education with fun during the cruise?

Parents can promote learning by engaging in interactive experiences, nature explorations, history tours, and creative workshops tailored to the child’s age group.

Hi, I'm Richard, a passionate traveler and cruise enthusiast. With over a decade of experience exploring the world's oceans, I've developed a deep love for all things related to cruising. Whether it's luxury liners or intimate river cruises, I enjoy sharing my insights and tips to help others plan their perfect getaway. When I'm not sailing the seas, you can find me writing about my adventures or planning my next voyage

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Bayesian superyacht which sank off Italy is an "unsinkable" vessel, Giovanni Costantino, CEO of The Italian Sea Group, said.

By Ashna Hurynag, news correspondent and Eleonora Chiarella, producer

Sunday 25 August 2024 08:48, UK

Vessels like Mike Lynch's stricken superyacht are "unsinkable", according to the chief executive of the firm which makes and sells them.

Giovanni Costantino, CEO of The Italian Sea Group, told Sky News there are no flaws with the design and construction of the Bayesian superyacht which capsized in a storm off the coast of Porticello, Sicily, on Monday.

Five bodies were found by divers on Wednesday - taking the number of confirmed dead to six.

The Italian Sea Group also owns the firm that built British tech tycoon Mr Lynch's Bayesian, and Mr Costantino said the vessels "are the safest in the most absolute sense".

"Being the manufacturer of Perini [boats], I know very well how the boats have always been designed and built," he said.

"And as Perini is a sailing ship... sailing ships are renowned to be the safest ever."

He said their structure and keel made them "unsinkable bodies".

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Mr Costantino said news of the sinking "put me in a state of sadness on one side and of disbelief on the other".

"This incident sounds like an unbelievable story, both technically and as a fact," he said.

It is understood Italian prosecutors investigating the incident are continuing to hold interviews with the survivors.

On Tuesday they questioned the captain for more than two hours to help reconstruct what happened and provide useful technical details.

Four British inspectors are also in Porticello and have begun a preliminary assessment of events.

It is understood they will look at all relevant aspects of the incident, including the design, stability, and operation of the vessel. They will also examine the effects of the weather conditions experienced.

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Twenty-two people were on board the vessel, 15 of whom were rescued - including Briton Charlotte Golunski and her one-year-old daughter Sofia.

Divers will resume efforts on Thursday morning to bring ashore a body they found earlier. One more person remains missing.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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Japan accuses China of sailing into its waters just days after a Chinese spy plane violated Japanese airspace

• Japan says a Chinese Navy survey ship sailed into its territorial waters on Saturday.
• The incident comes just days after a Chinese military spy plane flew into Japanese airspace.
• China asserted that the two incidents weren't linked, adding that the ship's passage was legal.

Japan accused China of sailing into its territorial waters just days after one of Beijing's spy planes violated Japanese airspace for the first time .

The incidents, which China asserted aren't linked, are sparking further tensions between the two nations.

Japan's Ministry of Defense confirmed the incursion on Saturday, detailing that at around 6 a.m., the Chinese Navy vessel moved eastward into territorial waters west of Kuchinoerabu Island, which is located in the Tokara Strait southwest of the country's four biggest islands.

The Chinese Schuppan-class survey ship remained in that area before departing southwest of Yakushima Island at around 7:53 a.m.

A map published by the defense ministry showed the movement of the Chinese vessel.

In response, Namazu Hiroyuki, director-general of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, said the ministry "issued Japan's strong concern and protest" to China's embassy in Tokyo, highlighting "past activities of Chinese naval vessels and others in the waters around Japan."

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Hiroyuki also noted the recent violation of Japan's airspace by a Chinese military spy plane just last week.

Japan said a Chinese Y-9 intelligence-gathering plane briefly entered Japanese airspace near the Danjo Islands, located southeast of Nagasaki. The plane was in Japanese airspace for three minutes, and Japan's Air Self-Defense Force scrambled fighter jets in response.

Maps showed the plane's flight path. While it was the first reported Chinese airspace violation of Japan, Japan previously scrambled jets over 600 times between April 2023 and March 2024, mostly in response to Chinese military aircraft.

While the quick succession of both incidents raised concerns in Tokyo, China said they weren't linked.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning  said  Monday that the Tokara Strait "can be sured for international navigation, and by sailing through the strait, the Chinese vessel was exercising its right of transit passage, which is fully lawful and legitimate," citing the United Nations' international maritime laws.

She added that there was "no need to arbitrarily link or interpret" the two incidents.

China and Japan find themselves at a particularly sensitive moment in their relations as they attempt to work through critical issues, such as Japan's release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant last fall and Beijing's rising tensions with Taiwan .

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2024 u.s. youth championship presented by southcoast wind.

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• D. Verner Smythe Trophy
• F. Gregg Bemis Trophy
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Trevor moore trophy – us youth championship doublehanded skiff.

2023 (Bristol, RI) Tyler & Andrew Lamm: 29er

2022 (Mission Bay Yacht Club, CA) Tyler & Andrew Lamm: 29er

2021 (Camp Sea Gull, NC) Ian Nyenhuis & Noah Nyenhuis: 29er

2020 Event not held

2019 (Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club, NJ) Hayden Earl & Tommy Styron: 29er

2018 (Carolina Yacht Club, NC) Ripley Shelley & Severin Gramm: 29er

2017 (Corpus Christi Yacht Club, TX) Neil Marcellini & Ian Brill: 29er

2016 (Coronado Yacht Club, CA) Ryan Ratliffe & Sam Merson: 29er

2015 (Roger Williams University, RI) Romain Screve & Quinn Wilson – Kentfield, CA & Ojai, CA (29er)

2014 (Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, MI) Nicolas Muller & Ian MacDiarmid – Fort Piece, FL & Delray Beach, FL (29er)

2013 (Corpus Christi Yacht Club, TX) Duncan Williford & Matthew Mollerus – Ft. Lauderdale, FL & Larchmont, NY (29ers)

2012 (Cascade Locks, OR) Scott Buckstaff & James Moody – Belvedere, CA & Tiburon, CA (29ers)

2011 (Newport, RI) Paris Henken and Connor Kelter – (Coronado, Calif & Newport Beach, Calif. (29er)

2010 (San Pedro, CA) Antoine Screve and James Moody- Ross, CA & Tiburon, CA (29er)

2009 (Greenwich, CT) Antoine Screve and James Moody- San Francisco, CA (29er)

2008 (Belvedere, CA) Judge Ryan and Hans Henken- San Diego, CA (29er)

2007 (New Orleans, LA) *Emily Dellenbaugh and Briana Provancha – Easton, CT & San Diego, CA (29er)

2006 (Grosse Pointe, MI) Chris Vetter and Kelsee Connon – both St. Petersburg, FL(29er)

Smythe Trophy – US Junior Singlehanded Champion (1974 – 2022) – US Youth Championship Best New Sailor (2023 – present)

• 2023 – St Thomas Yacht Club – Tanner Krygsveld
• 2022 – Austin Yacht Club- Lucas Tenrreiro
• 2021 – Houston Yacht Club – Hamilton Barclay
• 2020 – Event not held
• 2019 – San Francisco Yacht Club – Will Foox
• 2018 – Balboa Yacht Club – David Wood
• 2017 – Stamford Yacht Club – James Paul
• 2016 – Newport Harbor Yacht Club – Joseph Hou
• 2015  – St. Thomas Yacht Club – Sam Morrell
• 2014  – FAST Sailing Foundation  – Henry Marshall
• 2013  – St. Petersburg Yacht Club – Nic Baird  
• 2012  – St. Petersburg Yacht Club – Addison Hackstaff
• 2011  – Wet Pants Sailing Association – Nick Valente
• 2010  – San Diego Yacht Club – Nevin Snow
• 2009  – Mission Bay Yacht Club – Kevin Laube
• 2008  – Sarnia Yacht Club – E.J. O’Mara
• 2007  – Lake Geneva Yacht Club – Clifford Porter
• 2006  – Newport Harbor Yacht Club – Charlie Buckingham
• 2005 – American Yacht Club – Cameron Cullman
• 2004  – Riverton Yacht Club – Patrick Curran
• 2003  – Brant Beach Yacht Club – Kyle Kovacs
• 2002 – Rochester, NY Mike Wilde
• 2001  – Toms River Yacht Club – Clay Johnson
• 2000  – San Diego YC – Andrew Campbell
• 1999 – Honolulu, HI – Andrew Lewis
• 1998 – Carpinteria, CA – John Diskant
• 1997 – Mission Bay YC – Steven Hochart
• 1996 – Mission Bay YC – Steven Hochart
• 1995 – Seattle YC, WA – Dalton Bergan
• 1994 – San Diego YC – Jon Baker
• 1993 – Lakewood YC – Bruce Mahoney
• 1992 – Coral Reef YC – Evan Zinn
• 1991 – Corpus Christi YC – Elizabeth Kratzig
• 1990 – Coronado YC – David Houser
• 1989 – Lakewood YC – Marc Schneider
• 1988 – Tiverton YC – Stephen Majkut
• 1987 – Coconut Grove SC – Peter Dreyfuss
• 1986 – Ventura YC – Kevin Hall
• 1985 – Pacific Corinthian YC – Kevin Hall
• 1984 – U.S. Optimist Dinghy Assn. – Rob Vanderkreeke
• 1983 – Winnetonka YC – Scott Kyle
• 1982 – Alamitos Bay YC – Michael Sentovich
• 1981 – Coconut Grove SC – Louis Verloop
• 1980 – San Diego YC – Brian Ledbetter
• 1979 – Coconut Grove SC – Baird Lobree
• 1978 – St. Petersburg YC – Richard Merriman
• 1977 – Stockton YC – Paul Yost
• 1976 – White Rock BC – Scott Young
• 1975 – Ocean Gate YC – Shawn Kempton
• 1974 – Huron-Portage YC – Richard Lyons

Bemis Trophy – US Junior Doublehanded Champion (1974 – 2022) – US Youth Championship Best New Team (2023 – present)

• 2023 – Miami Yacht Club – Fynn Olsen & Pierce Olsen
• 2022 – Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club/Lido Isle Yacht Club/Balboa Yacht Club – Reade Decker, Sophia Mulvania
• 2021 – Newport Harbor Yacht Club – Morgan Pickney, Kennedy Leehealey
• 2019 – Newport Harbor Yacht Club/Balboa Yacht Club – Morgan Pinckney, Nathan Sih
• 2018 – Severn Sailing Association – Trevor Davis, Rider Odom
• 2017 – Annapolis Yacht Club – Maddie Hawkins, Kimmie Leonard
• 2016 – San Francisco Yacht Club – Nicholas Marwell, J. Noble Reynoso
• 2015 – Southwestern Yacht Club – Jack McGraw, Dot Obel
• 2014 – Del Rey Yacht Club –  Cassie Obel, Annika Garrett
• 2013 – San Francisco Yacht Club – Kristopher Swanson, Alexander Ron
• 2012 – Richmond Yacht Club – Christopher Ford, Daniel Ron
• 2011 – Sail Newport – Pearson Potts, Tristan Sess
• 2010 – Alamitos Bay Yacht Club – Jack Jorgensen, Samantha Gebb
• 2009 – Balboa Yacht Club – Kieran Chung, Ryan Davidson
• 2008 – Long Beach Yacht Club – Korbin Kirk, Haley Kirk
• 2007 – Pequot Yacht Club – Brendan Kopp, Michael Costello
• 2006 – Portland Yacht Club – Alan Palmer, Katherine Gullick
• 2005 – Newport Harbor Yacht Club- Cole Hatton, Blair Belling
• 2004  – Coral Reef Yacht Club-  Brian Kamilar, Simon Sanders
• 2003  – San Diego Yacht Club – Frank Tybor, Mandi Markee
• 2002  – Northport Bay SA  – Erik Storck, Zach Goldman
• 2001  – Brant Beach Yacht Club – Kyle Kovacs, Eric Reitinger
• 2000  – San Diego YC – Michael Anderson-Mitterling, Tyler McKay
• 1999 – Columbia YC – Evan Thompson, Pat Hitchins
• 1998 – Newport Beach, CA – Scott Hogan, Amy Halvorsen
• 1997 – Portland YC – Falmouth, ME – Peter Levesque, Nichol Ernest
• 1996 – Seattle Yacht Club – Adam Koch, Anthony Boscolo
• 1995 – US Sailing Center, Miami, FL – Chris Gaffney, Matt Mulock
• 1994 – Bayview YC – Mike Uznis, Adam Hollerbach
• 1993 – Wild Harbor YC – Tim Fallon, Sarah Adams
• 1992 – Coconut Grove SC – David Ames P.J. Buhler
• 1991 – Bahia Corinthian YC – Bill Ward, Ryan Millet
• 1990 – Mission Bay YC – Bill Hardesty, Paul Ware
• 1989 – Del Rey YC – Peter Wells, Jason Artof
• 1988 – San Diego YC – Scott Quan, Matt Reynolds
• 1987 – St. Petersburg YC – David Mendelblatt, Caj Flynn
• 1986 – Royal Vancouver YC – Thilo Griese, Trevor Davis
• 1985 – Ft. Worth BC – David Heibert, Raymond Marks
• 1984 – California YC – John Sturman, Mark Barnard
• 1983 – Mission Bay YC – Joe Parker, Ralph Silverman
• 1982 – Southern YC – Eldon Harvey, Keith Andrews
• 1981 – St. Petersburg YC – Mike Funsch, Mark Shepard
• 1980 – St. Petersburg YC – Mike Funsch, Mark Shepard
• 1979 – Long Beach YC – John Shadden, Steve Rosenberg
• 1978 – Long Beach YC – John Shadden, Peter Brazier
• 1977 – Cohasset YC – Brian Keane, Stephen Higginson
• 1976 – Shrewsbury S&YC – Chris Lloyd, Mark Perkins
• 1975 – White Rock BC – Dan Hathaway, Scott Young

Major Hall Trophy – US Youth Championship Boardsailing / Windsurfing

• 2018: Manuel Nores (Windsurfing)
• 2017: Manuel Nores (Windsurfing)
• 2016: Steven Cramer (Windsurfing)
• 2013: Pedro Pascual (Windsurfing)
• 1997: Ben Barger (Boardsailing)
• 1996: Doug Stryker (Boardsailing)
• Chris Ellsworth (Boardsailing – Lightweight)
• Doug Stryker (Boardsailing – Heavyweight)
• Randy Somnitz (Boardsailing – Lightweight)
• Scott Haladay (Boardsailing – Heavyweight)
• Paul Stoeken (Boardsailing – Lightweight)
• Lang Holloman (Boardsailing – Lightweight)
• Kevin Lowrey (Boardsailing – Lightweight)
• Ethan Passant (Boardsailing – Lightweight)
• Dan Kerckhoff (Boardsailing – Heavyweight)
• Kevin Moore (Boardsailing – Heavyweight)
• Robert Normann (Boardsailing – Lightweight)
• Tom Purcell (Boardsailing – Heavyweight)
• Ted Huang (Boardsailing – Lightweight)
• Tom Ryan (Boardsailing – Heavyweight)
• Mike O’Bryan (Boardsailing – Lightweight)
• David King (Boardsailing – Heavyweight)
• Mike Gebhardt (Boardsailing – Lightweight)
• Peter Johnstone (Boardsailing)

Robert and Ann Conner Trophy – US Youth Championship Singlehanded Dinghy Light (Laser Radial / ILCA 6)

2023 (Bristol, RI) Hamilton Barclay: ILCA 6

2022 (Mission Bay Yacht Club, CA) Katharine Doble: ILCA 6

2021 (Camp Sea Gull, NC) Chapman Petersen: ILCA 6

2019 (Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club, NJ) Chapman Petersen: Radial

2018 (Carolina Yacht Club, NC) Marcus Huttunen: Radial

2017 (Corpus Christi Yacht Club, TX) Joseph Hou: Radial

2016 (Coronado Yacht Club, CA) Carrson Pearce: Radial

2015 (Roger Williams University, RI) Nic Baird – St. Petersburg, FL (Radial)

2014 (Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, MI) Scott Rasmussen – Cape Coral, FL – Radial

2013 (Corpus Christi Yacht Club, TX) Luke Muller – Ft. Peirce, FL (Laser Radials)

2012 (Cascade Locks, OR) Mitchell Kiss – Holland, MI (Laser Radials)

2011 (Newport, RI) Erika Reineke – Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Radial )

2010 (San Pedro, CA) Mateo Vargas- Treasure Island, FL (Radial)

2009 (Greenwich, CT) Christopher Stocke- Sarasota, FL (Radial)

2008 (Belvedere, CA) Philip Crain- Houston, TX (Radial)

2007 (New Orleans, LA) Ian Heausler – Tampa, FL (Radial)

2006 (Grosse Pointe, MI) Teddy Himler – Manhasset, NY (Radial)

2005 (Westport, CT) Kyle Rogachenko -Collegeville, PA (Radial)

2004 (Charleston, SC) Cy Thompson – St. Thomas, VI (Radial)

Robert L. Johnstone Trophy – US Youth Championship Singlehanded Dinghy (Laser / ILCA 7)

• 2023 (Bristol, RI) Ben Sheppard: ILCA 7
• 2022 (Mission Bay Yacht Club, CA) Benjamin Smith: ILCA 7
• 2021 (Camp Sea Gull, NC) Daniel Escudero: ILCA 7
• 2019 (Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club, NJ) Chase Carraway: Laser
• 2018 (Carolina Yacht Club, NC) Joseph Hou: Laser
• 2017 (Corpus Christi Yacht Club, TX)  Chase Burwell: Laser
• 2016 (Coronado Yacht Club, CA) Ford McCann: Laser
• 2015 (Roger Williams University, RI)  Richie Gordon – Ridgefield, CT (Laser)
• 2014 (Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, MI) Malcolm Lamphere – Lake Forest, IL (Laser)
• 2013 (Corpus Christi Yacht Club, TX) Mitchell Kiss – Holland, MI (Laser)
• 2012 (Cascade Locks, OR) Greg Martinez – Houston, TX (Lasers)
• 2011 (Newport, RI)  Olin Paine – San Diego, Calif. (Laser)
• 2010 (San Pedro, CA)  John Wallace- St. Petersburg, FL (Laser)
• 2009 (Greenwich, CT)  Zeke Horowitz- Sarasota, FL (Laser)
• 2008 (Belvedere, CA)  Cam Cullman- Rye, NY (Laser)
• 2007 (New Orleans, LA)  Colin Smith – Fort Lauderdale, FL (Laser)
• 2006 (Grosse Pointe, MI)  Royce Weber- Surf City, NJ (Laser)
• 2005 (Westport, CT)  Thomas Barrows – St. Thomas, VI (Laser)
• 2004 (Charleston, SC) Michael Scott – Kaneohe, HI (Laser)
• 2003 (Milwaukee, WI)  Emery Wager – Seattle, WA (Laser)
• 2002 (San Diego, CA)  *Andrew Campbell – San Diego, CA (Laser)
• 2001 (Annapolis, MD) Andrew Campbell – San Diego, CA (Laser)
• 2000 (Seattle, WA) Andrew Campbell – San Diego, CA (Laser)
• 1999 Andrew Lewis – Honolulu, HI (Laser)
• 1998 Charles Asper – Forestville, CA (Laser)
• 1997 Brad Funk – Clearwater, FL (Singlehanded)
• 1996 Dalton Bergan – Kirkland, WA (Singlehanded)
• 1995 David Ames, PJ Buhler, Miami, FL (Doublehanded)
• 1994 Bill Hardesty – Norfolk, VA (Singlehanded)
• 1993 Bill Hardesty – San Diego, CA (Singlehanded)
• 1992 Brian Camet – San Diego, CA (Singlehanded)
• 1991 Brett Davis – Largo, FL (Singlehanded)
• 1990 Jason Rucker – Bedford, TX (Singlehanded)
• 1989 Alex Camet – San Diego, CA (Singlehanded)
• 1988 Peter Dreyfuss – Miami, FL (Singlehanded)
• 1987 Andy Lovell – New Orleans, LA (singlehanded)
• 1986 *Kevin Hall – Ventura, CA (singlehanded)
• 1985 Sam Kerner – Honolulu, HI (singlehanded)
• 1984 Mark Eldred – Miami, FL (singlehanded)
• 1983 Lou Verloop – Miami, FL (singlehanded)
• 1982 Vince Kirby – Middletown, RI (singlehanded)
• 1981 Charlie McKee – Seattle, WA (singlehanded)
• 1980 Russ Silvestri – Tiburon, CA (singlehanded)
• 1979 Kevin Kempton – Ocean Gate, NJ (singlehanded)
• 1978 *Andrew Menkart – Bethesda, MD (singlehanded)
• 1977 Kelly Gough – Dallas, TX (singlehanded)
• 1976 Stewart Neff – Oyster Bay, NY (singlehanded)
• 1975 *Carl Buchan – Seattle, WA (singlehanded)
• 1974 Chris Maas – Seattle, WA (singlehanded)
• 1973 Peter Commette – Middletown, NJ (singlehanded) **Augie Diaz represented the USA and won the 1973 ISAF World Youth Championship**

(*also won ISAF World Youth Championship)

Manton Scott Trophy – US Youth Championship Doublehanded Dinghy

2023 (Bristol, RI) Freddie Parkin & Asher Beck: i420

2022 (Mission Bay Yacht Club, CA) Robert Ulmer & Henry Allgeier: I420

2021 (Camp Sea Gull, NC) Thomas Sitzmann & Luke Woodworth: I420

2019 (Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club, NJ) Justin Callahan & Mitchell Callahan: I420

2018 (Carolina Yacht Club, NC) Michelle Lahrkamp & Gabriella DelBello: I420

2017 (Corpus Christi Yacht Club, TX) Max Anker & Leyton Borcherding: I420

2016 (Coronado Yacht Club, CA) *Wiley Rogers & Jack Parkin: I420

2015 (Roger Williams University, RI) *Will Logue & Bram Brakman – Cos Cob, CT & Darien, CT (I420)

2014 (Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, MI)

• Chris Keller & Peter Schneider – Riverside, CT & Greenwich, CT (I420)
• Scott Sinks & Rebecca McElvain – San Diego, CA & San Diego, CA (C420)

2013 (Corpus Christi Yacht Club, TX) Nicholas Sertl & Elizabeth Pemberton -Rochester, NY & Osterville, MA (Club 420s)

2012 (Cascade Locks, OR) Max Simmons & Riley Legault- Rowayton,CT & Bonita Springs, FL (Club 420s)

2011 (Newport, RI) Lily Katz and Fiona Walsh – Brooklyn, N.Y.& Rye, N.Y. (Club 420)

2010 (San Pedro, CA) Graham Landy and Colin Murphy- Norfolk, VA & New York, NY (Club 420)

2009 (Greenwich, CT) Stephanie Hudson and Rebecca King- Winnetka, IL & Santa Monica, CA (Club 420)

2008 (Belvedere, CA) Tyler Sinks and Briana Provancha- San Diego, CA (Club 420)

2007 (New Orleans, LA) Tyler Sinks and Morgane Renoir – San Diego, CA (Club 420)

2006 (Grosse Pointe, MI) Rebecca Dellenbaugh and Leah Hammel- Easton, CT &Warren, VT (Club 420)

2005 (Westport, CT) Emily Dellenbaugh and Leigh Hammel – Easton, CT & Warren, VT (Club 420)

2004 (Charleston, SC) Erik Storck and Killarney Loufek – Huntington, NY & Costa Mesa, CA (Club 420)

2003 (Milwaukee, WI) Zachary Brown and Melanie Roberts – San Diego, CA (Club 420)

2002 (San Diego, CA)

• Frank Tybor and Jeffrey Boyd – Coronado, CA & San Diego, CA (Club 420)
• Michael Anderson-Mitterling and Graham Biehl – Coronado, CA & San Diego, CA (Int’l 470)

2001 (Annapolis, MD)

• Michael Anderson-Mitterling and Graham Biehl – San Diego, CA (Club 420)
• Stuart McNay and Ross Anderson – Chestnut Hill, MA & Preston, CT (Int’l 470)

2000 (Seattle, WA)

• Cardwell Potts and Julie Wilson – New Orleans, LA (Club 420)
• Anthony Boscolo and Jen Morgan – Seattle, WA & Shoreline, WA (Int’l 470)
• Cardwell Potts & David Taylor – New Orleans, LA & Pass Christian, MS (Club 420)
• Stuart Colie & Zach Maxam – Pt. Pleasant, NJ & Santa Barbara, CA (Int’l 470)
• Pete Levesque – Falmouth, MA, Nichol Ernst – Cape Elizabeth, ME (Club 420),
• Kevin Teborek – Winnetka, IL, Talbott Ingram – Fairhaven, NJ (Int’l 470)
• Patrick Hogan, Robbie Raider – Newport Beach, CA (Doublehanded)
• Mark Ivey, Robie Dean – Huntington Beach, CA (Doublehanded)
• David Ames, PJ Buhler, Miami, FL (Doublehanded),
• James Wadsworth, Leigh Lucas – Rye, NY (Doublehanded),
• David Ames, P.J. Buhler – Coral Gables, FL (Doublehanded),
• Bill Hardesty, John Meade – San Diego, CA (Doublehanded),
• Peter Katcha, John Alden Meade – Dallas, TX (Doublehanded),
• Peter Katcha, Nick Cromwell – Mandeville, LA (Doublehanded),
• Ryan Cox, K.C. Alfred – Thousand Oaks, CA (Doublehanded)
• Pierce Owens, Geoff McDonald – Darien, CT (Doublehanded),
• John Sturman, Kevin Hall – Canoga Park, CA (doublehanded),
• Brady Sih, Bryant Sih – Novato, CA (doublehanded),
• Nicky Adamson, Mike Goyan – Rockwell, TX (doublehanded)
• John Lovell, Sidney Charbonnet – New Orleans, LA (doublehanded),
• Ron Rosenberg, Mike Goyan – Long Beach, CA (doublehanded)
• John Shadden, Mike Goyan – Long Beach, CA (doublehanded)
• *John Shadden, Ron Rosenberg – Long Beach, CA (doublehanded)
• Allen Lindsey, Peter Lindsey – Miami, FL (doublehanded)
• Gerald Braun, Tom Tompkins – Marblehead, MA (doublehanded)
• *Peter Melvin, David Woolsey – Lighthouse Point, FL (doublehanded)
• Pete Melvin, David Woolsey – Lighthouse Point, FL (doublehanded)
• *Robert Whitehurst, Thomas Whitehurst – Pensacola, FL (doublehanded)
• Robert Whitehurst, Thomas Whitehurst – Pensacola, FL (doublehanded)
• Terry Neff, Kevin Gaughan – Oyster Bay YC (doublehanded)

U.S. Youth Championship – Dave Perry Sportsmanship Trophy

2023 (Bristol, RI)

• Charlotte McDonald (29er)
• Esther Ireland (ILCA 6)
• Stewart McCaleb (ILCA 7)
• Ted & Katlia Sherman (i420)
• Tilly Niemann & Tom Seibold (Nacra 15)
• JP Lattanzi (iQFOiL Youth)

2022 (Mission Bay, CA)

• Efe Derman (ILCA 6)
• Jack Baldwin (ILCA 7)
• Christopher Tang & AJ Mckeon (i420)
• Sage Andrews & Noelani Velasco (29er)

2021 (Arapahoe, NC)

• Emma Friedauer (ILCA 6)
• Humberto Porrata (ILCA 7)
• Peter Schnell (I420)
• Grayson Tella (29er)
• Ian Iles-Lee (Nacra 15)

2019 (Beach Haven, NJ)

• Natalie McCaffery (Laser Radial)
• Max Doane (Laser)
• Danny & Maddie Hughes (I420)
• Hoel Menard (29er)
• J.J. Smith (Nacra 15)

2018 (Wrightsville Beach, NC)

• Chase Reynolds (Laser Radial)
• Brandon Cassard (Laser)
• Sarah Burn (I420)
• Roxy and Charlie Snyder (29er)
• Dominique Stater (Techno 293 Plus)

2017 (Corpus Christi, TX)

• Chase Burwell (Laser)
• Matthew Priebe (Laser Radial)
• Luke Melvin (Nacra 15)
• Lars von Sydow (29er)
• JC Hermus (I420)
• Maverick Putnam (Techno 293 Plus)

2016 (Coronado, CA)

• Marley Mais (29er)
• Carrter Pearce (Radial)
• Jack Gower (Laser)
• Thomas Staubli (Techno 293)
• Reese Guerriero   (I420)

2015 (Bristol, RI)

• Lindsey Baab (Radial)
• Preston Duclos (Laser)
• Louisa Nordstrom & Katie Lounsbury (29er)
• Geronimo Nores & Manual Nores (F16)
• Kyle Mergenthaler &Andrew Dodd (I420)

2014 (Grosse Pointe, MI)

• Richie Gordon (Laser)
• Alie Toppa & Liza Toppa (29er)
• Elizabeth Mignon & Adele Sellig (C420)
• Reese Guerriero & Robert Nicholls (I420)

2013 (Corpus Christi, TX)

• Clay Broussard (Radials)
• Ethan Stark (Lasers)
• AJ Reiter and Greer Wattson (Club 420)
• Quinn Wilson and Riley Gibbs (29er)
• Ravi Parent and Nico Schults (F16)
• Lucy Wilmont and Kaleigh Allen (International 420)
• Jonathan Rudich (RS:X)

2012 (Cascade Locks, OR)

• Lindsey Baab (Radials)
• Greg Martinez (Lasers)
• Jack and Austin Ortel (Club 420)
• Patrick Snow and Storm Brown (29ers)

2011 (Newport, RI)

• O.J. O’Connell (Radial)
• Stephen Long (Lasers)
• Korbin Kirk and Ryan Davidson  (Club 420)

2010 (San Pedro, CA)

• Brooke Lyon (Radial)
• Drake Jensen (Laser)
• Alex Curtiss and Connor Adams (Club 420)
• Julia Paxton and Patrick Tara (29er)

2009 (Greenwich, CT)

• Nevin Snow (Radial)
• Will Howard (Laser)
• Max Famiglietti and Taylor Scheuermann (Club 420)
• Mike Deady and Michael Rivlin (29er)

2008 (Belvedere, CA)

• Zack Kelchner (Radial)
• Jack LaDow and Brooks Clark (Club 420)
• Phil Lozier (Laser)
• Judge Ryan and Hans Henken (29er)

2007 (New Orleans, LA) 420, Laser, Radial, 29er

• Joe Morris and Alex Sachs (Club 420)
• Josh Garber (Laser)
• Justin Doane (Radial)

2006 (Grosse Pointe, MI) 420, Laser, Radial, 29er

• Andrew Mason and Rachel Neal (Club 420)
• Jake Sorosky (Laser)
• Rex Cameron (Radial)
• Willie McBride and Craig Schifferns(29er)

2005 (Westport, CT) 420, Laser, Radial

• Tyler Sinks and Myles Gutenkunst (Club 420)
• Fred Strammer (Laser)
• Zeke Horowitz (Radial)

2004 (Charleston, SC) 420, Laser, Radial

• Evan Aras and Jimmy Attridge (Club 420)
• Sean Kelly (Laser)
• Allie Blecher (Radial)

2003 (Milwaukee, WI) 420, Laser

• Zach Kavanaugh and Gardiner Bowen (Club 420)
• Emery Wager (Laser)

2002 (San Diego, CA) Laser, 420, Europe, 470

• Kyle Kovacs (Laser)
• Jack Field and Nikolas Holtan (Club 420)
• Molly Carapiet (Europe)
• Jimmy Praley and Jon Bell (Int’l 470)
• Harrison Turner (Laser)
• Byron Janison (Laser Radial)
• Ed Conrad and Peter Young (Club 420)
• Chans McManus (Europe)
• Sonia Smith and John Brandon (Int’l 470)
• Anthony Hudson (Laser)
• Peter Deming and Lauren Cross (Club 420)
• Kate Bogart (Europe)
• David Ames and Nick Mercier (Int’l 470)
• Ben Boltz (Laser)
• John Boyd (Club 420)
• Zack Maxam (Int’l 470)
• Tim Corbett (Laser),
• Katerina Oppen and Liane Mullin (Club 420),
• Amanda Clark (Europe),
• Kevin Teborek and Amanda Rettinge (Int’l 470)
• Clay Bischoff (Singlehanded),
• Kevin Teborek and Tara MCGaughlin (Doublehanded)
• Seth Buchbinder (Board HW)
• John Dane (Singlehanded),
• Mark Ivey and Rob Dean (Doublehanded)
• Chad Allen (Board HW)
• Mike Visser (Singlehanded),
• Greg Reynolds and Rob Dean (Doublehanded)
• Arden Anderson (Board HW)
• Daniel Meade (Singlehanded),
• Brett Purcell (Board HW)
• Bill Hardesty (Singlehanded),
• Peter Wells and Rob Dean (Doublehanded)
• Scott Haladday (Board HW)
• Paul Stoeken (Board LW)
• Brett Davis (Singlehanded),
• Jessie Andrews and Jago McLeod (Doublehanded)
• Stefan Teitge (Board HW)
• Forrest Fennell (Singlehanded),
• Peter Wells and KC Alfred (Doublehanded)
• Randy Rhodes (Board LW)
• Richard Feeny (Singlehanded),
• Rosalind Meade and KC Alfred (Doublehanded)
• Kevin Lowery (Board HW)
• Morgan Larson (Singlehanded),
• Ryan Cox and Curt Oberle (Doublehanded)
• John Jackman (Board HW)

Arthur J. Stevens Award – US Youth Championship – Catamaran

• 2023: Cody Roe & Brooke Mertz (Nacra 15)
• 2021: Kay Brunsvold & Cooper Delbridge (Nacra 15)
• 2020: Event not held
• 2019: Ben Rosenberg & Sidney Charbonnet (Nacra 15)
• 2018: Nico Martin & AnaClare Sole (Nacra 15)
• 2017: Mark Brunsvold & Dylan Heinz (Nacra 15)
• 2015: Mark Brunsvold & Anderson Brunsvold (F16)
• 2013: Ravi Parent & Nico Shultz (F16)
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2019 U.S. Youth Championship

About This Event

Regatta Recap – 2024 US Youth Championship

Photos – 2024 US Youth Championship

Notice Board & Results – 2024 US Youth Championship

Pre-Event Information – posted June 3, 2024

The U.S. Youth Championship, also known as the “Youth Champs,” is US Sailing’s pinnacle youth regatta, featuring the top sailors and most challenging performance boat classes. T he 2024 Youth Champs will be an “open” event, with no application or invitation process required to be eligible. Nationally competitive sailors in the following classes are encouraged to attend: 29er, ILCA 6 (formerly Laser Radial), ILCA 7 (formerly Laser Standard), International 420, iQFOiL Youth & Junior, and Nacra 15.  

• Doublehanded Dinghy- International 420
• Doublehanded Skiff- 29er
• Multihull- Nacra 15
• Singlehanded Dinghy- Light- ILCA 6
• Singlehanded Dinghy- ILCA 7
• Windsurfing- iQFOiL Youth & Junior

Eligibility:

• Competitors must not reach their 20th birthday in the calendar year, and be eligible to compete per the Notice of Race.
• Entry for all classes is open (no resume application or direct qualification required). Sailors will be able to register during the registration period specified in the Notice of Race.
• Competitors should have adequate experience and ability to safely compete in 20 knots of wind and large waves. Competitors must submit their top 3 regatta results during registration to demonstrate experience and ability. The OA reserves the right to advise competitors on their preparedness if necessary.
• Sailors are responsible for securing their own housing for the event.
• All competitors must have a “Designated Adult” with them at the event acting as a chaperone. Your Designated Adult must be present at the onsite registration. This Designated Adult must be over 21 and cannot be a coach.  
• Information on optional housing blocks at Roger Williams University is available here: US Sailing Championships – RWU Housing and Pre-Event Training Information
• Information on discounted Room Block at the Bristol Harbor Inn is available here: Bristol Harbor Inn

Pre-Event Training:

• Organized teams of athletes, coaches, and “designated adult” chaperone may request access to the RWU waterfront facility from June 17-21, prior to the US Youth Championship Regatta. This is an “open training” period where teams can practice independently prior to the Youth Champs.
• Information on optional “open training” at Roger Williams University is available here : US Sailing Championships – RWU Housing and Pre-Event Training Information

Charter Boat Information:

• US One Design – https://usonedesign.com/ilca-charter/
• Zim Sailing – https://zimsailing.com/charter/ilca-charters/
• Simmons Boatworks – https://simmonsbw.com/collections/packages-transfers
• Skiff Plus – https://skiffplus.com/contact-us
• 2Niner – email [email protected]

Questions? Please email [email protected]

Championship History

The U.S. Youth Sailing Championship was started in 1973 at the Sheridan Shore Yacht Club in Wilmette, IL. The top youth sailors from around the country were sent invitations to attend the event in Lasers and 470s in mid-June. Over fifty years later, U.S. Youth Championship remains US Sailing’s pinnacle youth regatta, featuring the nation’s top competitors racing in seven performance boat classes.

For a more complete history of the Youth Champs, click here: USYouthChampsHistory – Bob Johnstone

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