2025 USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festivals
The USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festivals, often referred to as the "JO's", are regional youth regattas and clinics that capture the Olympic spirit and introduce youth sailors to their next steps in the sport. The JO's bring together youth sailors, parents, coaches, and sailing organizations for fun, exciting sailing and helpful information about lifelong sailing and Youth Performance pathways.
JO Regatta Highlights:
- What: Large, regional youth regattas featuring quality racing plus on-shore activities and education on racing pathways, Olympic development, college sailing, etc.
- Who: Youth racers of all ages
- Boat Types: Vary by region, typically including Optimist, ILCA (Laser), Club 420, and other regionally popular boats. Please refer to the JO calendar for the boats at each event.
2025 Junior Olympics Festival Theme - SUSTAINABILITY!
We are excited to introduce a nation-wide theme at the 2025 USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festivals - sustainability!
Click here to view the 2025 Marine Debris Pick-up Challenge One-Pager!
Each venue will host a Marine Debris Pick-Up Challenge -- the team from each venue who collects the most marine debris will win special prizes from Yeti. US Sailing is excited to supply each venue with equipment for a safe and effective waterfront clean-up activity, along with resources to run additional activities on shore.
Through our collaboration with Sailors for the Sea powered by Oceana, each Junior Olympic Festival will be registered as a Clean Regatta -- empowering sailors and sailing organizations to take meaningful action in protecting the waters we love.
Learn more about Sailors for the Sea's Clean Regattas Program and how to get involved at your organization here>>
Learn more about US Sailing’s Reach STEM Curriculum & Sustainability Guide for Sailing Organizations here>>
