Skippers who plan to compete for season series trophies by having top-finish-positions at the designated qualifying regattas for a 2025 JSA of LIS  boat class championship (C420, ILCA, Feva or Opti champs) are reminded to register to be considered for a 2025 JSA Season Series Trophy (the Feva class series ... read more »

RS Fevas starting their first race passing finish vessel Goldeneye, a custom wooden 1937 Rhodes yawl.  Sea Cliff Yacht Club hosted this year’s annual Western District Regatta in Hempstead Harbor on Wednesday, July 9th. The 62-boat fleet drew 94 junior sailors from 12 yacht clubs competing in Club-420s, ... read more »

written by Megan Cahill-Assenza For many junior sailors, the Western District Regatta marked their first time racing in a big fleet—and the excitement was contagious. The regatta brought together young sailors eager to test their skills, build confidence, and experience the thrill of competition on the ... read more »

written by Erin Wojdaszka June 29, 2025 Indian Harbor Yacht Club (IHYC) threw down an awesome, all-day clinic for JSA of LIS sailors in the Club 420, Laser, and RS Feva classes, just before the big Commodore Law Trophy Regatta (June 30–July 11). Everyone was excited to get some top-notch coaching and ... read more »

written by Erin Wojdaszka, JSA Communication Manager Every summer each club starts preparing for their Junior Sailing programs in the Spring.  Some start sooner, and some start later.  It is amazing to see the group of people who come together and plan out a season of fun events and regattas for our ... read more »

written by Erin Wojdaszka, JSA Communication Manager Stamford Yacht Club hosted the 2024 JSA Feva Champs on July 26th and 27th.   Regatta Chairs Sophia Gould and Charlotte LeClue were asked if they would take on planning the JSA Feva Champs, and they were happy to help.  Sophia and Charlotte have both ... read more »

written by Erin Wojdaszka, JSA Communication Manager On August 2, 2024 Noroton Yacht Club hosted their 3rd annual Pineapple Cup for the Optimist Green Fleet sailors.  Noroton hosts this regatta as a low key fun regatta for the Opti Green fleet racers.  Noroton runs this regatta just like any other regatta ... read more »

written by Erin Wojdaszka, JSA Communication Manager As you cross over the one lane bridge and go through the neighborhood of Saugatuck Island, you will find Cedar Point Yacht Club (CPYC) at the end of the road.  It sits between the entrance to the Saugatuck River and Long Island Sound.  You will find a ... read more »

by Erin Wojdaszka, JSA Communications Manager  Milford Yacht Club held its OptiSail Regatta, with Green Fleet, for JSA Area C on Wednesday, July 26th.  The sailors, coaches, and parents showed up Wednesday morning at 8:00 am to register and check-in.   After they got their Optimists on the dock and ... read more »