C420/ILCA Race Team

Advanced coaching, teamwork, and competitive sailing for sailors ready to take the next step.

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The PIBCSS C420 and ILCA (Laser) Race Team is our competitive junior sailing group focused on developing racing skills, strategy, and confidence on the water. Sailors build on their previous experience while learning advanced boat handling, tactics, and racing techniques in a supportive team environment.

 

Sailors have opportunities to compete off-island against other clubs through the Inter-Lake Yachting Association (I-LYA) Junior Traveler Series. Participation in regattas is based on coach recommendation, sailor readiness, and family interest.

For well-qualified sailors who are age-eligible, opportunities may include competing at Junior Bay Week, the season’s culminating regatta hosted at Put-in-Bay Yacht Club.

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Race Team sailors are leaders within our program. Beyond racing, they help support the sailing community by participating in fundraising efforts, including the Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, and assisting younger sailors during the program. We emphasize sportsmanship, respect, and representing PIBCSS, PIBYC, and the Put-in-Bay community with pride both on and off the water.

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Not sure if your sailor is ready? Our Director is happy to help guide placement.

Junior Bay (July 12 to July 16, 2026) participation requirements:

• Turn 13 within the calendar year; has not started freshman year of college yet

• Be an active junior member or family member of US Sailing

• Copy of birth certificate (if first year of participation)

• Participate in at least 3 Traveler Series regattas

• Be recommended to the Junior Bay Week team by the PIBCSS coaches. Pay a portion of registration costs (e.g., 2024 cost was $300).

Parent Participation is crucial for a successful program! As we know, it takes a village, or in our case, an island. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks throughout the season, such as team lunches and driving/providing vehicles for off-island regattas.  There will be a Race Team parent meeting during the program's first week at PIBYC.