HonTres posted on July 12, 2015 21:41
BLSC currently offer Race Training in Spring and Autumn time.
The purpose of this is to increase the standard of Junior Sailing and Racing at the club.
We offer approximately 6-8 sessions per season.
These sessions are being held on Sunday afternoons and are available to Junior’s who have their ISA level 3 onwards. Race Training is currently in Topper’s and Laser 4.7’s.
Topics which are currently covered are:
Bogtoss (Bias, Observation, Gusts, Transits/Tides, Obstruction, Shifts, Speed) 5 Essential
Basic rules (No sailing day)
5 Minutes Pre-start
Split tacks – tell tales – lifts and headers
Bias and transits @ start
Playing the waves
Roll tacking
Racing rules
Tides
Mark rounding and practice pulling in main sheets
Grinding
Down wind sailing
Light conditions: rudderless sailing and sailing backwards
Topics covered would depend on the weather conditions, assessment of ability, attendance and participants queries.
BLSC would like to encourage Young people to join the Race Training as soon as they have their level 3. The younger the better!
BLSC would also like to encourage parental involvement as this is critical to the long term sustainability of the club.
If you are interested or if you require further information, please contact Paula at: racetraining@blsc.ie
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