Modern Sailing's Spring Development Race Teams
Ready to move beyond the basics and build deep team synergy by focusing on a key racing role? Our Development Race Teams (formerly Club Race Teams) are your pathway to Level 2 of our progressive racing program. Join a dedicated crew on a high-performance one-design yacht and commit to a series of five races, plus one practice session—six days of immersive on-water experience. This focused series builds crucial familiarity with your role, your teammates, and the boat, setting you up for significant advancement in competitive racing.
- Development Race Team Series Dates
- Series Pricing
- Participant Prerequisites
- FAQs
- Cancellation Policy
- Sign Up
Before and/or after each race, the coach will lead the crew through racing practice, time permitting. After the race, the team will dock at Modern Sailing, put the boat away, and then drive to either the Berkeley Yacht Club (Team Mymble and Team Resolute) or Sausalito Yacht Club (Team Chao Pescao and Team Fly) to join the post-race social and results celebration.
Practice sessions are included in the cost of enrollment. These are mandatory and will be scheduled as part of your overall enrollment commitment. All racers are expected to attend.
Note: Coaches and boats may be substituted on an as-needed basis.
Spring 2025 (Level 2) Development Race Team Prices
5 BYC/SYC Races + 1 Practice Session
- $995 for Members, $1,195 Non-Members
Race Packs and Single Race Credits used for Drop-In Races cannot be used to pay for the Development Race Team events.
Development Race Team Participant Prerequisites
- Modern Sailing or Inspire Sailing 2-Day Race Clinic + Modern Sailing or Inspire Sailing 2-Day Asymmetrical Spinnaker Clinic, or Modern Sailing 3-Day Race Clinic which included Asymmetrical Spinnaker training
- Previous Drop-In Race Experience, or the completion of one Level 1 Introduction Race Team Series.
- Interested participants who have race experience outside of Modern Sailing can join the program if they have comparable experience documented in a sailing resume.
Maximum/Minimum Required Crew
For the BYC/SYC Series to Run:
MSC Development Race Teams FAQs
Q: How does the Level 2 Development Race Team format differ from the Level 1 Introduction Race Teams?
A. Our Level 1 Race Teams are perfect for graduates of our Racing Clinic. In the Introduction Race Teams you'll rotate through all crew positions during each race in the series, giving you hands-on experience and a well-rounded understanding of racing fundamentals. For experienced racers, Level 2 Race Teams offer a platform to hone individual skills and develop the teamwork necessary to become a highly competitive racing team. Modern Sailing instructors provide coaching at both levels, but Level 2 represents a higher level of competition and includes participation in events like the Midwinters.
Q. What if I have race experience outside of Modern Sailing’s Racing Program?
A. Racing experience outside Modern’s Racing Program can be used to meet the prerequisites of the Race Team. We ask that you submit a sailing resume detailing the experience. Please contact us to learn more about this.
Q: What is the difference between Level 2 Development Race Teams and the Level 3 Performance Team?
A: Development Team Races are for a specific series, typically casual races at the local yacht clubs. Consider this the intermediate tier of our Racing Program. Level 1 Introductiong Racing is the entry-level tier, and our Performance Racing Program will be the top tier of our Racing Program. Top tier racing involves a mix of Race Instructor-led practice sessions and class-level races (such as in the Rolex Big Boat Series).
Q: Can I sign up for only one or some of the races in a Development Race Team series?
A: No, this enrollment is like a course or a multi-day clinic. You will sign up for every race in the series. If you know in advance you will need to miss up to one race in the series, you can still enroll. If you need to miss more than one race, please let our office team know at sign-up to see what options you may have to still join.
Q: Will I be assigned a specific role in the team for the whole series?
A: Roles will be assigned during the pre-race session. Team members will be encouraged to fill the same role through the series to develop strong proficiency in the specific role.
Q: Are MSC Development Race Teams for Modern Sailing club members only?
A: No, Development Race Teams are open to Modern Sailing club members and non members. Learn about the many benefits of club membership.
Development Race Team Series Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made more than 15 days before the first day of the series are eligible for a 50% refund.
- No refunds will be provided for cancellations made 1–14 days prior to the series start.
- No refunds will be issued for cancellations during the series. Attendance at all sessions is expected.
- If you miss more than one race in the series, your position will be permanently reassigned.
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Do you have questions or need some help signing up? Please contact us. We're happy to assist!
