The Path to Excellence
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Pathway Forward
High performance is now mainstream and has a secure pathway forward on the international stage. If you dream of representing the USA and competing against the best sailors in the world take a look at the skiff and other performance classes. The competitive sailing classes that have been chosen for the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games are men’s skiff and women’s skiff and foiling mixed multi-hull.
Internationally, all the top sailing nations are sending their top youth into the high performance classes. The future of sailing is fast.
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Elite Achievement
Each year athletes from our program are recruited to the Ivy League. That’s because the 29er challenges sailors beyond traditional classes.
If a sailor can succeed in a complex and challenging boat like the 29er, they are well prepared for collegiate dinghies.
Our Alumni network within the skiff community ties our athletes to the elite of our sport.
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29er Specs
World class teams in the 29er hit specific height/weight parameters in the boat.
Female
Skipper 110-130 lbs Crew 135-160 lbs
Male teams
Skipper 115-135 lbs Crew 135-165 lbs
Can you succeed outside this paradigm? Of course, hard work and smarts wins most races.
How to get started.
Need a boat?
Our program has quality 29er charter boats available for your first season. This way you can dip your toes in without buying a new boat outright. We do recommend that you invest in your own set of racing sails to be competitive, but we’ll get you started. get started.
Elite Clinics & Regattas
We have a robust calendar of 29er events throughout the entire year. 29er racing hubs include Miami (fall/winter/spring), New England (summer) and California (spring/summer).
International events are on our calendar too. Talk to your coach about when it’s appropriate to start planning to race abroad.
Who is racing the 29er?
Florida, California, New England, Texas, Mid-Atlantic.
& 27 Countries around the world participate in the most competitive double-handed youth fleet.
What are ODP Camps?
The Olympic Development Program
hosts several invitation-only training camps annually which sailors from each region are invited to work with elite coaches and pro-sailors in a professional learning environment. Selected 2NINER athletes can attend with our coaches.