YOUTH J/70 SQUAD
BLAIRGOWRIE YACHT SQUADRON
YOUTH j/70 SQUAD 16 - 30 YEARS
The skills to last a lifetime.
We’re passionate about engaging our young members and ensuring that sailors who have gone through our junior and youth sailing pathways have further opportunities to learn to skills and participate in racing.
The BYS Youth J/70 Sailing Squad was developed by Intermediate members in 2019 to provide young members with opportunities to train and race in the Club’s J/70s. For members aged 16 – 30, the squad provides a pathway for current sailors to develop a broad range of skills, including how to sail with a team and use an asymmetric spinnaker. Sailors also have the opportunity to represent BYS at regattas, with teams selected for state championships and the Sailing Champions League. We also have teams compete in the BYS Interclub Youth Regatta and the BYS Women’s Sportsboat Regatta.
Sailors aged 16 or 17 are encouraged to contact the Sailing Office before signing up for more information.
If you would like to chat about joining the Youth J/70 Sailing, simply call the Sailing Office on 03 5925 9620. Registrations are now open.
YOUTH J/70 SAILING
The Youth J/70 Squad Program
All members aged 16 – 30 are invited to join our Youth J/70 Squad Sailing Program, learning to be part of a team sailing our thrilling J/70s. Our Youth members also have a range of social events including the Young Members Night on Saturday 11 January. If you are new to J/70 sailing, give our Sailing Office a call. We can talk you through the options and put you in touch with our young members for a chat. Sailors aged 16 or 17 and their parents should speak with the Sailing Office before signing up.
When are the race days?
Race days for J/70 Class racing are listed on the Sailing Program. Racing is on Sunday afternoons, roughly fortnightly across the season.
J/70 Class racing is scheduled for:
- 22 & 29 September (boats allocated to states regatta teams)
- 20 October
- 3 & 17 November
- 1 & 15 December (boats allocated to national regatta teams)
- 5 January (boats allocated to national regatta teams)
- 26 January
- 9 & 23 February
- 9 & 23 March
- 13 April
As there is always a lot happening, BYs members can join the Youth Squad at any point during the season.
The BYS J/70 Youth Squad also competes in regattas throughout the season, including the Women’s Sportsboat Regatta in March and the Youth Sportsboat Regatta in April. When interest in competing in regattas exceeds availability, selection criteria will be set with teams chosen by a selection panel.
Join the squad as:
- Youth J/70 Club Squad Sailor: Participate in Sunday J/70 racing according to your schedule, keelboat club races on Fridays and Saturdays, and BYS regattas, the Women’s Sportsboat Regatta and the Youth Sportsboat Regatta. The fee to join the squad is $150.
- Youth J/70 Regatta Squad Sailor: Gain the opportunity for regatta team selection at representative events such as the J/70 Victorian Championship, J/70 National Championship, Sailing Champions League and Australian 2K Team Racing Championship. The regatta squad fee is an additional $100 on top of the Club Squad fee.
What equipment is needed?
Sailors make use of the three club-owned J/70s. You’ll need your own lifejacket and sailing gear. We recommend a good jacket to wear under your lifejacket (type 2), hat and sun protection and shoes with non marking soles.
Registrations
The Youth J/70 Sailing program places are limited, please register ASAP to secure your spot.
The Youth J/70 Sailing Program fees
Youth J/70 Club Squad Sailor $150 inc GST
Youth J/70 Regatta Squad Sailor add on + $100 inc GST
REGATTA APPLICATIONS
Regattas for Season 2024/25
Interested squad sailors are encouraged to form teams and submit an application for selection to represent BYS at upcoming regattas. View each event for the requirements and event information.
Regatta Squad events
- J/70 Victorian Championship at BYS: 11 – 13 November – Applications from teams now open
- J/70 Australian Championship at SYC: 13 – 18 January – Applications from teams now open
- Australian 2K Team Racing Championship – TBA
Club Squad events
- Women’s Sportsboat Regatta at BYS: 15 – 16 March 2025 – not yet open
- Youth Sportsboat Regatta at BYS: 5 – 6 April 2025 – not yet open
