James Island High School Sailing

08/27/2026

1st day of practice was a success. Weather cooperated perfectly. We have almost 20 kids this year. Maybe our largest ever. Fun group that should get plenty of sailing time. Coach Hertel and I are looking forward to it. Missing from pics are Mikayla and Manning and probably someone I am forgetting. See you next week.

08/17/2026

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A video/pics from 2014 when our team was super helpful in getting the new boats at CCS put together and launched. I have seen a large percentage of these kids on the water this summer! That warms my heart!

07/26/2026

Sailing, ⛵️ coaching, having fun. JICHS past, present, and future! The future is so bright, got to wear shades!

07/14/2026

https://youtube.com/shorts/cXiQ4xZL-Uk?is=14YMPtW2gYB8kz8M

Yes! I will be here in just about 2 months from now. The French Riviera and racing on one of the classic yachts.

Sometimes you don’t realize something is on your bucket list until you get the invite.

The Régates Royales de Cannes is a legendary regatta where classic ...

07/07/2026

Mid summer and maybe you haven’t been sailing. Look into JIYC Thursday nights. Cheap or free. Not sure but you all need to get on the water!!! https://www.facebook.com/stories/10218449081432340/UzpfSVNDOjEwNzE3OTM1NTU4MDUwMjE=/?view_single=1&source=shared_permalink&mibextid=wwXIfr

Hope this link works.

07/06/2026

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I tell all the kids there’s almost no reason to do a port start and still feel that way. If port is heavily favored do what this team did. Control the fleet. Start on starboard. And if you can easily tack and cross the fleet, go for it. This is the best example I’ve seen of this tactic. Parents. Make sure you have your kids watch this!

06/14/2026

Otto Demuth - definitely a James Island Sailing All Star. Lauren Hamm was one of his first coaches and Coach Hamm for high school. Now he’s on the water doing cool stuff all the time!

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