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Once you have some yacht racing experience, this 3-day course will really help you hone your skills, learn how to anticipate the next move, and give you a racing edge. Suitable for both inshore and offshore racers, this course would be perfect for anyone competing in Cowes Week, St Maarten Regatta or the Fastnet 2013 Campaign.

Throughout the course you'll get to rotate roles to experience the different positions and understand how they all work together. There will be a big emphasis on race focus and the mindset required to win races.

Each morning starts with classroom-based theory session, before heading out onto the water to put what you've just covered into practice! Then the day draws to a close with an evening debrief, including video footage.

By the end of the course you will feel more confident as a crew member, capable of helping to drive a winning race performance!

The syllabus will make the most of the weather at the time, but aims to cover:

  • -          Perfecting spinnaker hoists and drops and mark roundings
  • -          Upwind sail trim for speed and height after tacking / rounding
  • -          Establishing line bias, use of transits and starting procedures
  • -          Race focus and performance mindset
  • -          Weight distribution on the boat for speed in different wind conditions
  • -          Key racing rules and strategy, race preparation and top 10 race winning tips!
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  • There is so much to learn that many people come back and do the course again!

After completing this course, why not put your new skills into practice in the Warsash Spring Series, IRC Nationals or Cowes Week. 

If you haven't any prior yacht racing experience, we recommend our Introduction to Racing Course. Or if you only want to focus on the spinnaker work - consider our Spinnaker Handling Course

To find out more please call our shore support team on 023 8033 0999 or e-mail info@sailinglogic.co.uk.

Dates (all Friday - Sunday):
          March 8-10 2013 - Full
          April 19-21 - includes racing in the Warsash Spring Series on Sunday! Full
          June 21-23
          September 27-29 

Cost:  £350 per person (£375 for April dates which includes race entry into Warsash Spring Series)

Experience Level: for sailors with some previous racing experience, eg a Winter or Spring Series or minimum 3 or 4 races.

What is included?
 All mooring fees, training, professional racing skipper and first mate, handouts and course notes, course completion certificate, accommodation on board (bring a sleeping bag!), food aboard yacht and loan of wet weather jacket and trousers.

Downloadable Forms: Booking form  Joining Instructions

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