The Sailing Program is led by Florida Yacht Club Waterfront Director Nogay Dokmeci and Junior Program Manager Matthew King. The Episcopal Sailing Team trains out of the Florida Yacht Club located in Ortega on the St. Johns River and trains with Bishop Kenny High School.

Sailing practices twice a week at the Florida Yacht Club (FYC) from 3:45 to 6:45 p.m., on Mondays and Thursdays. Fall season starts September 8 and ends mid November. 

If a student needs transportation it can be provided by the school–they would ride the St. Marks bus to FYC. The Upper School Varsity and JV Team travels to regattas in the southeast each season. Middle School only participates in one home regatta per season. 

Middle School students interested in trying sailing do not need any prior experience. On Wednesday, September 3, there is an Open House from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. for any interested students to come and check out the boats and get to know the current team members. There will be pizza and popsicles! 

Any questions can be directed to Coach Dokmeci at sailing@thefyc.org or Stephanie Cornais at cornaiss@esj.org.

Try Sailing with Episcopal!
No experience? No problem! Middle School and Upper School students are invited to join the Episcopal Sailing Team, led by Florida Yacht Club’s Coach Nogay Dokmeci and Matthew King.

Practices: Mondays & Thursdays, 3:45–6:45 p.m.
Location: Florida Yacht Club, Ortega – transportation available
Varsity & JV compete across the Southeast; Middle School races in one home regatta each season.

Open House: Wednesday, September 3, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Come check out the boats, meet the team, and enjoy pizza & popsicles!

Questions? Email sailing@thefyc.org or cornaiss@esj.org.