Show us what you know and Capsize Recovery Today is the only day you don’t need to be rigged by 2! Today we will be going over everything you know. The coaches are going to be the students and the students are going to be the coaches. This way we can design a program for […]
Opti Team Week 1 Island Party
Week 1 Friday Island Party All kids, parents, siblings are invited Let’s have a party to kick off the Summer Fun! Plan is to sail two Stilettos and take the powerboats out to the graveyard island for a swimming party with snacks and fun games. Kids sail their boats, Parents sail on the big boats
Opti Race Team Week 2
Right of way No one loves rules, but they keep us safe and our equipment in better shape. This week we will go over the rules of the road and how they keep us safe!
Opti Race Team Week 3
Sail trim To sail properly we have to be able to trim our sails in relation to where we are to the wind this week we will focus on how to trim our sails in relation to the wind.
Opti Race Team Week 4
Boat handling This week we are shaking off the dust and putting in the work. Whether you’re new to boat handling or can roll tack like a pro. We will spend this week focusing on how to drive the boat with our bodies and make the most out of maneuvers.
Opti Race Team Week 5
We have a need for speed! Who does not like to sail fast! This week we will be working on sailing in a straight line on all points of sail.
Opti Race Team Week 6
Starting To be a successful sailboat racer you have to be able to start even or ahead without being over. We are going to focus on how to start and get off the line
Advanced Sailors – Week 3
Practice is July 4, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for Advanced Sailors Time is passing fast so its time to dial it in, so you can get the most out of the Summer Session! Here is what we have in store for 4th of July Weekend. Don’t forget to try and get your own digital […]
Basic Race Course Starting Knowledge
STARTS are challenging and fun! If you are new to the sailboat racing world, it can really seem intimidating. Thats alright, dont let it intimidate you, because once you get it wired you will love the STARTS! In order not to overwhelm, we will begin with some rudimentary basics. More advanced starting topics and techniques […]
Invitational Program Plan (advanced)
Spring 2022 Every Weekly Class begins with chalk talk, a video lesson on form or tactics, or a guest coach speaking with the kiddos about advanced competitive sailing topics. Gear Advanced Sailors will likely sail in almost any weather that is safe to sail in. Please do not let the cost of the gear frighten […]