PERFORMANCE RACE WEEK
Putting your skills and knowledge into practice.
Performance Sailing and Race week.
This camp is aimed at both experienced sailors keen to develop their skills and understanding; plus less experienced sailors wanting to get involved in crewing racing sail boats.
We will be using identical Archumbault Surprise sailing boats, the largest, local One Design racing keelboat on Lake Geneva.
The week will consist of 5 afternoons sail training (1:30 to 5:00)
Dates
tbc
Training will build towards an end of week mini regatta.
An experienced Helm will be provided if there isn’t sufficient experience in the crew (RYA Dinghy Level 2, Day Skipper or equivalent)
Content
Crew Roles and Responsibilites
Performance sailing around a windward / leeward course
Boat controls
Sail selection
Sailing upwind
Boat speed
Sail shape and ‘changing gears’
Efficient tacking
Upwind Velocity Made Good
Sailing downwind
Spinnaker hoist, gybe, drop
Downwind Velocity Made Good
Boat balance & trim
Introduction to Course navigation
Introduction to race tactics
Efficient Manoeuvring & Mark Rounding
Sailing in a fleet
Strategic decision making
Getting a good start
Basic introduction to tactics
Introduction to the Racing Rules
Duration - Five Afternoons
Previous knowledge required - Ability and knowledge to sail a triangular course as crew or helm.
Minimum age - 16 yrs
Cost - €415
Max - 4 per boat
