Interested in joining? Here are some quick facts:
We hold on-the-water practices 4pm to 8pm Tuesdays and Thursdays during October and throughout spring term. Transportation is provided, leaving 4pm from the Rec. During the winter we hold once a week, on-campus practices.
We participate in competitions, called regattas, 3-5 weekends per term, primarily in the Northwest, with occasional regattas in California.
Requirements to be on the team:
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- 75% attendance of all practices
- Participation in at least 2 regattas per term
- A great attitude, a team oriented mindset and willingness to learn
Where to find us:
First-year students, come meet us at the UO Flock Party, Friday September 27th, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm, location TBD.
We’ll also be at the UO Club Sports Fair Wednesday October 2nd, open to all who are interested!
Visit our Contact page to get a hold of us.
Other resources:
For newcomers, sailboat racing can be confusing and intimidating, but once a new sailor gains some understanding, sailing is intense, exciting, and fun. Below are a couple of videos that introduce what it’s like to race:
What it looks like inside the boat
For those wanting to learn more, the Northwest Youth Sailing website has a great list of resources for beginners wanting to learn more about boat handling, technique, and rules