Skill Designations
Sailors can compete at several different levels at Mount Baker. From the beginner races at Milfoil Dodger regattas all the way to Championship Fleet races at regional events, there are events for every skill level. The categories below can help you determine which events might be right for you. Sailors joining Mount Baker from other areas or teams can contact the office to find out where they might fit in best.
Beginner: First Year
Experience: Has completed two summer sailing camps at Mt. Baker or elsewhere
Skills: Able to sail upwind, downwind, rig boat and right a capsized boat unassisted
Goals: Learning how to race and willingness to attend regattas in Seattle area
Plan: Attend Milfoil Regattas in July/August and Octoberfest in September
Novice: Second Year
Experience: Knows how to sail and has completed area summer/fall regattas in the past
Skills: Starting to sail two different boats at Mt. Baker – singlehanded and doublehanded
Goals: Practice at least twice a week in the summer and once a week through November
Plan: Attend two day regattas – including one out of Seattle travel event and one in the fall
Varsity: Three or more years
Experience: Practicing from April through November, attending clinics and regattas in the Pacific Northwest
Skills: Comfortable rigging and sailing all boats at Mt. Baker
Goals: Able to sail in all wind conditions, comfortable with current and enjoys competing
Plan: Attend clinics, sailing in regattas to improve results or to learn a different boat