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Other Racing Opportunities

In addition to WMYSA events, below is a list of other opportunities for West Michigan youth sailors to engage in the sport. If you don’t see a link for more info, try searching the Regatta Network, Yacht Scoring, ClubSpot or US Sailing web pages. Facebook is also a good place to search for Class Associations, yacht clubs, sailing programs or specific regattas.

2025 EVENTS (2024 dates are in grey text for reference)(more events will be added as dates are announced)

  • The 2024 Orange Bowl Regatta will take place at Coral Reef Yacht Club in Miami, FL on December 26-30, 2024. More information can be found HERE
  • Chicago Junior Race Week will take place on July 1-2, 2024. Hosted by Chicago Yacht Club. Club 420, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, Optimist RWB, Optimist Green. Click HERE for more information.
  • South Shore Yacht Club in Milwaukee will host its annual Kaszube Cup Regatta on July 8-9?, 2025. Optis, ILCA Lasers and Club 420s. Click HERE for more info. 
  • The 2025 Butterfly Nationals will take place July 15-17, 2025 at White Lake YC in Whitehall, MI. More info can be found HERE.
  • The 2025 ILCA Laser No Coasts Championships will take place at Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club, Ontario on July 25-27, 2025. ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7. Click HERE for more information.
  • The USODA Optimist Nationals will take place July 23-30, 2024 in Sandusky OH. Click HERE for more information.
  • The 2025 CORK International Optimist Regatta will take place in Kingston, Ontario, Canada on July 29-31, 2025. Click HERE for more information.
  • The 2025 West Michigan Yachting Association “Westerns” will take place at Torch Lake Yacht Club on July 31-Aug 1, 2025. Optimists, Butterflies, Lasers and nearly all models of Scow. Click HERE for more info.
  • The 2025 LMSRF Youth Championships will take place at Racine Yacht Club in conjunction with its Andrea T. Regatta on July 31-Aug 1, 2025. Optimist Green, Optimist RWB, ILCA Lasers, Club 420. More information can be found by clicking HERE.
  • The 2024 USODA Optimist Great Lakes Championships will be hosted by Bayview YC in Detroit on Aug 10-11, 2024. Opti Red/White/Blue as well as Green Fleet. Click HERE for more info.
  • The 2025 CORK International Olympic Classes Regatta will take place in Kingston, Ontario, Canada on August 21-24, 2024. Classes for ILCA 4, ILCA 6, 29er, 49er, 49er FX. Click HERE for more information.
  • The 2025 ILCA Laser Great Lakes Championships will take place at the CORK Fall Regatta at Sail Kingston, Ontario on September 13-14, 2025. ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7. Click HERE for more information.
  • The 2025 USODA Optimist Midwest Championships will take place at Lake Geneva YC on October 11-13, 2025. Opti Red/White/Blue as well as Green Fleet. Click HERE for more info and to register.

There are also several CLASS ASSOCIATIONS and OTHER SAILING ORGANIZATIONS that support and provide opportunities for youth sailors:

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