Race Team Training

We offer weekend pratices for Opti and Laser youth sailors. We welcome everyone to be a part of the team. We have a coaching staff that helps our Junior sailors to achieve their goals, grow, and feel confident in their sailing abilities. There are 11 Regattas that our sailors have the opportunity to go to around Texas (6 local to DFW) throughout the year.

Check out our practice calendar here.

Junior Team Practice Coaching & Cost

Welcome to the Grapevine Junior Sailing Team!

All our practices are lead by Coach Alexis Meyer. Coach Alexis grew up in the GSC junior program and has raced Optis, Lasers and 420's and has competed in the USODA National Championships, Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta and TSA youth circuit races and regattas. As an adult, she has continued to stay active in sailing and racing. Her goal is to teach our youth that they can rely on their own knowledge and problem solve in the water.

Fall Session Practice

September - November 2024

Practice Schedule

Sunday afternoons 1:00 - 5:00 PM

Cost: $400 for Fall Season

Junior Race Team - Both Opti and Laser racers with specific coaching and development to increase skills level and knowledge in preparation for Regattas. Intermediate skill level and above or previously completed sailing camp or Beginner class.

Beginner Class - Geared for youth who have little or no sailing experience or have just attended summer camp and would like to continue to learn more about sailing. All beginners will learn on Opti (or Zest) boats with the goal of becoming confident to sail Opti boats completely on their own by the end of the season.

Winter Session Practice

December 2024 - March 2025

Practice Schedule

Sunday afternoons 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Cost: $300 for Winter Season

Junior Race Team - Opti junior sailors with specific coaching and development to increase skills level and knowledge. Intermediate skill level and above or previously completed sailing camp or Beginner class. If we are forecasted to have a nice "go" sailing day, we will be on the water. If not, we will be in the classroom or on-shore learning about rigging/tuning, repairs, racing rules, tactics/strategy, knots, and other sailing techniques.

Boat Charter Cost:

Grade A $850/Yr

Excellent Condition - Race level condition

Grade B $700/Yr

Mid-level condition, Race quality/scratches/minor imperfections

Grade C $600/Yr

Average condition, great for practice

*Individual Coaching Available

Personal On-Site Boat Storage (For personal boats only)

Opti $400/Yr

Laser $600/Yr

For more information contact: info@GCSEF.org

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Race Team Training

Junior Team Practice Coaching & Cost