ABOUT THE MBYC JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM  

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The Mission Bay Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program was formally founded in 1962 with a  mission to encourage young people to have a lifelong involvement in sailing and the sailing community by promoting seamanship, sportsmanship and small boat sailing skills - from fundamentals through competitive racing opportunities. 

 

The MBYC Junior Sailing Program seeks to: 

• Introducing young people to the sport of sailing and encouraging their progress 

• Fostering a spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship among our sailors 

• Providing quality coaching to our novice and advanced sailors alike 

• Guiding our racers to the highest level of excellence in competition at the national and international levels 

• Inspiring each sailor to represent the Mission Bay Yacht Club with honor and dignity 

 

The MBYC Junior Sailing Program currently supports:

• 30+ active Race Team members 

• 50+ after-school sailors

• 200+ summer sailors

• 7 local High School Sailing Teams

• 50+ Club Boats: Sabots, O’Pen Skiffs, Lasers, CFJs, C420s, 29ers

• Major regattas at MBYC in 2023/2024:CFJ Nationals, High School Girls Invitational, High School Pacific Coast  Championships, US Sailing Hinman Team Race National Championship

 

Our 2024 fundraiser will help support improvements to our sabot fleet to encourage our young sailors, purchase new CFJ sails to keep our HS practices competitive. Please donate today!

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