The learning program for Fleet 1 is being enhanced this year by combining class room education with on-the-water exercises. This makes sense because classroom knowledge is of no value unless put into practice and sailboat racing is complex enough as to require classroom education in order understand the game.
Program Overview
There are three large but essentially separate bodies on knowledge required to be a proficient sailboat racer each of which will be covered in detail in a day-long seminar in a classroom setting. Each will be followed up 2 – 3 weeks later with an on the water clinic. Bring your own boat and crew to the clinic, and as in the past, experienced mentors will be available to sail with you.
Seminars are day-long events that include a continental breakfast and lunch. Clinics will start later in the day with an on-the dock “chalk talk” starting at 11:00, lunch at 12:00, and sailing from 1:00 until 4:00 with break halfway through. Happy hour will commence at 4:00!
The schedule of events is:
January 21 Seminar “Strategy & Tactics” BCYC All day Click here for the event page
February 10 On-the-water Clinic LIYC 11-4 Click here to register
March 24 Seminar “Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing” BCYC All day
April 6 On-the-water Clinic BYC 11-4
June 2 Seminar “Boat Handling & Sail Trim” BCYC All day
June 15 On-the-water Clinic LIYC 11-4
Registration Fees:
Seminars. $119.99 per event
Clinics $50.00 per person per event
Events such as these are scheduled far in advance so don’t miss these opportunities to up your game in 2024!
If you have any questions about this program, please feel free to contact me:
peterhaynes201@gmail.com
We hope to see you there!
