Speed, skill, and excitement are what racing is all about.
For more experienced sailors, racing sailboats on Lake Champlain is an excellent way to test and develop skill and experience the competitive side of sailing.
For Kids
SPRING and FALL
Northern Vermont High School Sailing Team (NVHSST)
The Community Sailing Center hosts the only high school sailing team in Vermont, the Northern Vermont High School Sailing Team. NVHSST offers sailors the chance to fine tune their skills during regular team practices and compete throughout New England. NVHSST is open to any student in good standing attending public, private, or home school. The team practices three to five days a week after school, with weekend regattas both at home and away. Spring and Fall sessions available.
For more information and to register please refer to the Northern Vermont High School Sailing Team Webpage, the High School Sailing Manual, or call (802) 864-2499.
Middle School Sailing
Develop basic sailing and racing skills with a team of other middle school students. Focus on sailing quickly & efficiently on each point of sail and begin to develop novice racing strategies. Will take place on a mix of boats. Grades 6-8.
For More Details Contact Program Director John Nagle or call the CSC at (802) 864-2499
SUMMER
Advanced 420
The Advanced 420 Program is a week-long program designed for Level III graduates. This exciting opportunity will build on the advanced skills and sail theory students received in Level III and will include advanced coaching on 420s. Sailors will focus on mastering trapeze and symmetrical spinnakers. Ages 12-16.
For Adults
Friday Night Dinghy Racing
Prior sailing knowledge is required, and no instruction or coaching will be provided. All skippers must take our rental test. The race course will be posted in the program room prior to the races. Results will be shared after racing. This series welcomes people learning to race. Numbers are limited and sign-up is first come first serve starting at 5:00 pm. Crews can begin rigging at 5:30 pm. First gun promptly at 6pm, last race begins at 7pm. Participation in this program is free.
Fee: Free
Dates: Fridays, 2025 Dates TBD
