If you are new to sailing, click here to learn all about regattas. All regattas are optional but we encourage newer sailors to attend at least one regatta their first season. There is no better way to improve than getting out there and racing!
HIGH SCHOOL REGATTA SCHEDULE - FALL 2024 - TIER 3
LOCAL REGATTAS (OPEN TO ALL SAILORS GRADE 6-12)
| DATE | REGATTA | HOST | CITY | TIER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEPT. 7 | MN SINGLEHANDED STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (LASER) | WAYZATA SAILING | WAYZATA, MN | 3 |
| SEPT. 14 | MINNESOTA SCHOOL SAILING #1 | MINNEAPOLIS SAILING CENTER | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 3 |
| SEPT. 21 | MINNESOTA SCHOOL SAILING #2 | LAKE MINNETONKA SAILING SCHOOL | DEEPHAVEN, MN | 3 |
| SEPT. 28 | MINNESOTA SCHOOL SAILING #3 | WHITE BEAR SAILING SCHOOL | DELLWOOD, MN | 3 |
| OCT. 5 | MINNESOTA SCHOOL SAILING KEELBOAT REGATTA | MINNEAPOLIS SAILING CENTER | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 3 |
| OCT. 19-20 | ART JOHNSON | WHITE BEAR SAILING SCHOOL | DELLWOOD, MN | 3 |
HIGH SCHOOL REGATTA SCHEDULE - FALL 2024 TIER 1 & 2
REGIONAL QUALIFIERS AND CHAMPS (OPEN TO 9-12 GRADE AND COMPLETE SCHOOL TEAMS)
| DATE | REGATTA | HOST | CITY | TIER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEPT. 14-15 | MISSA CRESSY QUALIFIER (LASER) | WAYZATA SAILING | WAYZATA MN | 2 |
| SEPT. 21-22 | MISSA GIRLS QUALIFIER | SHERIDAN SHORES | SHERIDAN SHORES, WILMETTE IL | 2 |
| SEPT. 21-22 | GREAT OAKS QUALIFIER | HOOVER SAILING | COLUMBUS, OH | 2 |
| SEPT. 28-29 | GREAT LAKES QUALIFIER | SHEBOYGAN SAILING CENTER | SHEBOYGAN, WI | 2 |
| OCT. 12 -13 | MISSA KEELBOAT QUALIFIER | BAYVIEW YACHT CLUB | DETROIT, MI | 2 |
| OCT. 19-20 | GREAT LAKES CHAMPIONSHIP | CHICAGO YACHT CLUB | CHICAGO, IL | 2 |
| OCT. 26-27 | SHEPHERD CHAMPIONSHIP | COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB | CHICAGO, IL | 2 |
| OCT. 26-27 | CRESSY CHAMPIONSHIP (LASER) | ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB | ST. PETE FLORIDA | 1 |
| NOV. 23-24 | GREAT OAKS CHAMPIONSHIP | NEW ORLEANS | NEW ORLEANS, LA | 1 |
| DEC. 14-15 | KEELBOAT NATIONALS | ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB | ST. PETE FLORIDA | 1 |
Visit MISSA website for more details and to download Notices of Race (NORs) and registration forms.
which events can you sail in?
Tier 3 regattas are open to 7-12 graders and allow teams with sailors from different schools (mixed teams). If you are in 7-8 grade or you sail at a school that does not have 4 or more sailors you will only be eligible to sail in the Tier 3 regattas.
Tier 2 regattas are limited to 9-12 graders and do not allow mixed teams. Tier 2 regattas are usually qualifiers for district championships.
Tier 1 regattas are open to 9-12 graders, do not allow mixed teams, and are invite-only. Tier 1 regattas are usually district and national championships. Teams must qualify for Tier 1 regattas by performing well at Tier 2 qualifying regattas.
For Tier 1 and 2 regattas, teams must have at least 4 sailors (for fleet racing) and 6 sailors (for team racing) from their High School.