US Youth Sailing Championship

• Trevor Moore Trophy
• D. Verner Smythe Trophy
• F. Gregg Bemis Trophy
• The Major Hall Trophy
• Robert and Ann Conner Trophy
• Robert L. Johnstone III Trophy
• Manton D. Scott Trophy
• David M. Perry Trophy
• Arthur J. Stevens Trophy

The U.S. Youth Championship, also known as the “Youth Champs,” is US Sailing’s pinnacle youth regatta, featuring the top sailors and most challenging performance boat classes. The 2024 Youth Champs will be an “open” event, with no application or invitation process required to be eligible. Nationally competitive sailors in the following classes are encouraged to attend: 29er, Formula Kite, ILCA 6 (formerly Laser Radial), ILCA 7 (formerly Laser Standard), International 420, iQFOiL Youth, and Nacra 15.  

• Events and Class Equipment:
  • Doublehanded Dinghy- International 420
  • Doublehanded Skiff- 29er
  • Multihull- Nacra 15
  • Singlehanded Dinghy- Light- ILCA 6
  • Singlehanded Dinghy- ILCA 7
  • Windsurfing- iQFOiL Youth
  • Kiteboarding- Formula Kite

Eligibility:

• Competitors must not reach their 20th birthday in the calendar year, and be eligible to compete per the Notice of Race.
• Entry for all classes is open (no resume application or direct qualification required). Sailors will be able to register during the registration period specified in the Notice of Race.

Housing:

• Sailors are responsible for securing their own housing for the event. Room blocks will be available at Roger Williams University for interested sailors and parents.
• All competitors must have a “Designated Adult” with them at the event acting as a chaperone. Your Designated Adult must be present at the onsite registration. This Designated Adult must be over 21 and cannot be a coach. 

Charter Boat Information:

• Charter provider information will be available in early 2024

Questions? Please email youthchampionships@ussailing.org