Middle/High School Sailing
For LMSS Sailors Grades 7 – 12
Schools we host:
– Minnetonka
– Breck
– Blake
– Eden Prairie
SPRING 2024 REGATTA SCHEDULE:
Tier 3 Regattas:
- March 23-24: Ice Breaker @ Chicago Yacht Club
- April 20: MSS Conference Regatta #1 @ Minneapolis Sailing Center
- April 27: MSS Conference Regatta #2 @ Wayzata Sailing
- May 11-12: LMSS Team Race @ LMSS
- May 11-12: May Madness @ Pewaukee Lake Sailing School
- May 18: MSS #3 @ White Bear Sailing School
- May 25-26: MN Coed State Championship @ Minneapolis Sailing Center
Tier 2 Regattas:
- April 13-14: MISSA West Combined Baker/MalloryPre-Qualifier @ Pewaukee Lake Sailing School
- Top 4 advance to MISSA Mallory § Top 2 advance to MISSA Baker
Tier 1 Regattas:
- April 27-28: MISSA Mallory Qualifier @ Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
- Top 4 advance to ISSA Mallory Nationals @ College of Charleston
- 5-8 advance to Phoebe King @ Annapolis
- May 4-5: MISSA Baker Qualifier @ LMSS
- Top 2 advance to ISSA Baker Nationals @ Oak Harbor, WA
- 3-4 advance to the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) @ Chicago Yacht Club
Regatta Classifications:
Scholastic sailing regattas fall into one of three categories:
- Tier 3: Low-pressure events (open to grades 7-12 and mixed teams*) (i.e.“conference regattas”). Many tier 3 regattas in MN are in the Minnesota Scholastic Sailing League (MSS).
- Tier 2: Qualifiers for regional championships and national invitationals (grades 9-12 only)
- Tier 1: District championships and qualifiers for national championships (grades 9-12, no mixed teams)
*A “mixed team” is a team of sailors from 2 or more schools.
LMSS is the home club for many local high school and middle school sailing teams, including Minnetonka, Blake, Breck, and Eden Prairie. With practices and regattas tailored to various levels of experience and competition, this popular after-school activity is the perfect way to extend sailing beyond the summer, make new friends, and travel the country.
LMSS high school sailing teams strive to be the best in the country, which means that our coaching staff and sailors expect excellence and strong work ethics. Unless an individual is highly motivated to improve, we highly encourage beginner sailors with a desire to sail in the spring/fall to join our Spring/Fall 420 Rec class. Boats are provided by LMSS at no additional cost.
Fees for high school sailing cover coaching, use of LMSS boats and sails, and supported participation in local and travel regattas. LMSS fees do not cover regatta or travel costs, or additional school athletic fees.
Conference and Varsity Regattas
During both spring and fall seasons, sailors can participate in many local and regional regattas at two different levels. Conference Regattas take place on Saturdays (and some Sundays) in various Twin Cities locations and are open to grade levels 7-12. Varsity Regattas are two-day regional and national events limited to high school sailors. Rosters for these regattas are determined by the coaching staff.
Please see the LMSS Event Calendar tab on our website for the full spring schedule: https://lmss.us/event-calendar/
Spring Practice Schedule:
| Session | Dates | Time | Days | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring High School Sailing – Grade 9-12 | February 27 – June 4 | 3:15pm – 6:45pm | Tu, W, Th | $660 |
| Spring Middle School Sailing – Grade 7-8 | February 27 – June 4 | 4:30pm – 6:45pm | Tu, W, Th | $440 |