Approved in 2019 by the Board of SDYC, the High-Performance Youth Sailing (HPYS) program at SDYC gives advanced training and support for youth sailors who are interested in internationally competitive boats. HPYS runs clinics in both the 29er and the ILCA and has loaner boats available in both classes. Contact SDYC Head Coach Jon Rogers for more information about if a HPYS clinic is right for you.

For active 29er racers, please fill out the Planning Sheet, and for San Diego-area sailors, also fill out the SDYC Towing Spreadsheet.



The HPYS program is funded solely by donations and supported by volunteers. By providing affordable access to boats and high-level coaching, the HPYS program empowers motivated juniors to achieve their goals. Building this foundation of skills is critically important for competitive participation in all kinds of higher-level racing such as the Youth World Championships and the Olympics.

HPYS specifically seeks to accomplish the following:

• Conduct clinics in high-performance boats taught by top-level coaches
• Provide opportunities annually for novice sailors to try Youth World classes
• Provide boats to dedicated SDYC youth sailors through a boat grant program