The KHYF Jr. Race Team is designed to provide an opportunity
for those young sailors who wish to further their sailing skills
beyond summer sailing by participating in the sport year-round.
The program offers practices as well as coaching at many local
and regional racing events throughout the year. The King Harbor
Youth Foundation offers the use of it’s equipment to members
who do not own their own boats. All of this is provided for
a nominal cost.
Created in 1992 with only 7 members, the race team has a relatively
short, but well-accomplished history. We’ve held a roster
as large as 42 members and have developed an extensive equipment
list that includes over 30 sail and motor boats for use by our
young team members.
Development typically begins in the US Sabot, where each sailor
is assigned a boat, according to their team ranking. The young
sailor is responsible for helping maintain the boat, and may
use it for competitions. There are eleven regional Sabot regattas
held annually at different harbors from Santa Barbara to King
Harbor.
As sailors grow bigger and older, most will graduate into the
Laser radial, Laser full-rig, and CFJs, where they compete in
larger fleets and travel greater distances. Training becomes
much more advanced at this level and teamwork is strongly emphasized,
as many of these boats require more than one person.
The KHYF Race Team also has a strong tradition of Match Race
training, which encompasses a format like the America's Cup
-only 2 boats racing at one time.
