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.
Schedule & Further Details
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.
SPRING
Season: Mid April through End of May
Practices: One day per week (see Registration page for current schedule)
Head / Assistant Coach: Pete Ozimek / Perry Brestel
Experience: Beginners welcome! Basic swimming skills and comfort on the water required.
Schedule & Further Details
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 who have sailing experience.
SPRING
Season: Late February through End of May
Practices: Twice per week (see Registration page for current schedule)
Head / Assistant Coach: Kathy & Pete Ozimek / Perry Brestel & Shea Kuligowski
Experience: Prior experience (or coach approval) is required. Priority will go to students who have previously been on the team.
Weekend Regattas
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.
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 (REI, West Marine, Sportsman's Warehouse, Longship Marine Consignment, Olympic Outdoor Center (kayaking gear is very similar). Let us know if you are having difficulty sourcing gear for your sailor and we will try to help.
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.
