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Kitsap sailing team |
Our Middle School and High School Sailing Team Programs run in the Fall and Spring and are operated by Kitsap Sailing Foundation in partnership with the Port of Silverdale.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SAILING
This program is available to 6th - 8th grade students. Middle School Sailing is offered as a precursor to high school competitive sailing and will explore the different aspects of the sport of sailing with a focus on fun and general sailing skills and knowledge. HIGH SCHOOL SAILING Competitive High School Sailing is available to 8th - 12th grade students in the Central Kitsap and (space permitting) Bremerton school district areas. The Northwest Interscholastic Sailing Association (NWISA) is the organization that governs high school sailing in the region. Their website lists the teams we compete against and provides a schedule for regional activities. |
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SCHEDULE & further Details
middle school
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SAILING - FALL
Season - Early September through Mid-October Practices - One day per week (see Registration page for current schedule) Head Coach - Dean Smith Experience - Beginners welcome! Basic swimming skills and comfort on the water required. MIDDLE SCHOOL SAILING - SPRING Season - TBD Head Coach - Perry Brestel Experience - Beginners welcome! Basic swimming skills and comfort on the water required. |
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high school
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HIGH SCHOOL SAILING - FALL
Season – Late August through early November Practices - Twice per week (see Registration page for current schedule) Head Coach – Dean Smith Experience - Prior sailing experience is preferred, but not required. If space is limited, priority will go to students who have previously been on the team or have sailing experience. HIGH SCHOOL SAILING - SPRING Season – Late February through end of May Head Coach – Kathy Ozimek Experience - Prior sailing experience (or coach approval) is required. Priority will go to students who have previously been on the team. |
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high school - weekend regattas
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For the spring season, the high school team competes nearly every weekend from the beginning of March until the middle of May. Fall season includes regattas in a variety of boats, resulting in fewer events for the whole team. Current season schedule can be found on the Registration Page.
While attendance at these regattas isn't strictly mandatory, it is the point of the sailing team. Those sailors who attend most or all of the regattas learn and improve far more than those who miss regattas. Recommendations for parents in regards to team travel can be found here. |
sailing gear
Although the weather is warm when we start Fall season, it quickly cools off toward the middle to end of the Fall season, and is often quite cold when we begin the Spring season in February. Sailors need a PFD and layers to stay safe, warm, flexible, and active. You can view a list of recommended gear here.
The Scholastic Sailing Apparel Guide on West Coast Sailing’s Website is a good reference for the gear sailors need. You might find local vendors with less expensive options.
The Kitsap Sailing Team Store has logo gear available for individual purchase.
Team Coaches will order team pinnies at the beginning of each season as needed.
The Scholastic Sailing Apparel Guide on West Coast Sailing’s Website is a good reference for the gear sailors need. You might find local vendors with less expensive options.
The Kitsap Sailing Team Store has logo gear available for individual purchase.
Team Coaches will order team pinnies at the beginning of each season as needed.
Please call our foundation contact number (360) 447-8520 and leave a message, or
e-mail [email protected] if you have questions about our teams or to contact the coach.
e-mail [email protected] if you have questions about our teams or to contact the coach.
