Race Development - Intermediate Race Training

Once you have some 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 sailors, this course would be perfect for anyone competing in our Inshore Campaign or the Round Ireland 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 (foresail and mainsail)
  •           Downwind kite trim for speed
  •           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 Caribbean in Heineken St Maarten Regatta or the exciting Cork Week!

If you haven't any prior racing experience, our Introduction to Racing Course would be a better option for you.

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

Dates:
          9-11 March 2012 (Fri - Sun)
          11-13 May  2012 (Fri - Sun)

Cost:  £335 per person (£50 discount if booked in conjunction with the Spring Series)

Experience Level: for sailors with some previous racing experience, eg a Winter or Spring Series

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.

Status: Places available on all dates