Stage 4 – Race Prep
Race Skills is for kids who have completed the Better Sailing course and have bought their first boat – a Sabot dinghy for juniors or a Laser for teens. It is the transitionary level between learn to sail programs and ongoing participation in club racing.
Race Skills is supervised by our Club Coach and is a combination of racing related activity with fun excercises designed to help equip participants with the skills to race.
| When |
Race Prep sessions are held on Friday afternoons during the sailing season from October to April. |
| Times |
Generally 4.00pm – 6.00pm Friday, or a longer session on a weekend |
| Prerequisites |
Participation in the Better Sailing course and suitability for Race Prep will be assessed by our club Coach |
| What to Bring |
Clothes & Shoes - wear ones you don't mind getting wet
A towel and a change of clothes and shoes. Drink Bottle, Hat & Sunscreen
Your own Sabot or Laser dinghy
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| What’s included |
A 2 hour Race Prep session with our Club Coach
Ongoing support on an as-required basis to help transition to racing at the club
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| ParentInvolvement |
As a parent or guardian of a Junior Sailor we encourage you to become involved. Being involved in the rigging and de-rigging of boats, helping in support boats and learning some basic sailing concepts is a great way to support your Junior sailor. |
| Cost |
Race Prep is all inclusive with a Junior Membership - see our Fee Schedule
An Associate Membership for one Parent/Guardian is included in this membership package
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