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Clinics and regattas

Four small sailing boats on the water with sailors.

CLINICS

The Coastal Elite Racing Team hosts weekly regional clinics for advanced and intermediate Optimist sailors. These clinics, centrally located at the Toms River Yacht Club, are led by Head Coach Mike Dowd.

  • September - November: Open to new CERT members
  • March - May: Closed to new members
  • June - August: Application only

REGATTAS

CERT participates in most major national and regional events across the USA, including:

  • US Nationals
  • New England Championship
  • New Jersey State Championship
  • Atlantic Coast Championships
  • LYC Team Race
  • Midwinter Championship
  • Orange Bowl International Regatta
  • Team Racing Midwinter Championship
  • Sunshine State Championship
  • US Team Trials
  • Saint Thomas International Regatta

COST

Clinic Fees:
$140 per sailor, per day

Regatta Deposits:
$160per day
Regatta Deposits are collected separately and vary based on participation and event expenses.
Deposits for regattas will be requested 2-4 weeks prior to each event. Final invoices with remaining expenses will be sent after the regatta. 


Regatta expenses range from $160- $200 / day per sailor.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Mike Dowd:  Elitesailinginc@gmail.com

New sailors must be approved before registering for any clinics 


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