HIGH SCHOOL SAILING​

The FJ (Flying Junior) is the standard boat for high school and collegiate sailing on the West Coast.  As a double-handed boat, is an ideal way for two people to work together as a team and learn to sail.  In addition to high-intensity training with consisent practices, students learn the importance of communication for increased competitiveness so they can be prepared to race on future race teams.  Practice will be geared toward racing, but may also include traning of new crew members when necessary. 

Age Recommendation:  13-18 Years Old  | 8th Grade-12th Grade
SEASON
DATES
PRACTICE TIMES
SPRING 2026
Jan 20 - May 21
TUE & THUR 3:30pm-6:30pm
FALL 2026
Sept 8 - Dec 10
TUE & THUR 3:30pm-6:30pm
 Installment Plan Offered:  Participant must pay at least 50% of session tuition at registration with the remainder due at a later date.

ELIGIBILITY AND EQUIPMENT NEEDS:

KHYF currently supports the high school teams for South High School, Redondo Union High School, Mira Costa High School, El Segundo High School and Chadwick School.  Anyone enrolled at these schools or is an 8th grader who will attend them is eligible to join the team.  Please note that participation is at the discretion of the KHYF Director and Coach.  Please contact the Director at [email protected] for more details.

Equipment will be provided as follows:
  • FJs will be provided for practice and races, which includes the necessary sails, sheets, rudder and tiller
  • Trailers will be provided, however, parent volunteers are necessary to transport boats to and from each event. 
  • Students will be responsible for personal safety equipment and saiing gear

​PARENT PARTICIPATION

​Parent Volunteers are a Critical Part of the Team
It takes a village to ensure our sailors are successful so we need regular support from ALL team parents.  There are multiple ways you can volunteer which allows you to choose the role that suits your strengths and availability:
  • Tow a trailer with race boats or coach boats to and from regattas.
  • Become a Team Parent to help organize regattas for the group.
  • Help support KHYF hosted regattas at King Harbor Yacht Club:
              - Check-in and Registration, purchase food, prepare snacks for sailors, sell food or KHYF merchandise
              - Ramp Supervisor at dock, help children launch boats, clear away dollies
  • ​Join fundraising committees to help organize events and secure auction items, etc. 
  • Help get the word out about KHYF to gain support and donors.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS​

Please use the link below to get important documents including waivers, consent forms, equipment checklists and more!