After school sailing Thursday or Friday at 16:00
16-17 June 2022
With Nick we are considering arranging sailing for cadets.
Please, let me know if you are interested.

The weather is good, and there will be enough water for a sailing session each day.
Any sailor in any boat could come who can sail independently (at least tack around and stay in the sailing area). This is not a learn to sail course.

Experienced sailors may wish us to set up a practice race course and may ask for racing drills.

For less experienced sailors we will provide coaching and supervision.
The aim of the session is to enjoy sailing in a sunny weather and have fun.
I will ask sailors to remain in the agreed sailing area to ensure appropriate safety cover.
Parents, we will be grateful for your help with safety.

Please, let me know if you are interested:
Andras

This Saturday 28 May 2022 there will be a training session for cadets.
Briefing at the beach 9:45, going afloat at 10:00.
Safety: two RIBs with me and Mark
We need further safety crew parents, getting marks out, and help at the beach for launching and recovery

This session is not suitable for sailors who have never sailed before.
Minimium age is 8

Primary targets are sailors wishing to improve their tacking and basic upwind skills.
Sailing single handed if possible (not much benefit for the crew in these sessions).
Those who have been on the water a few times already, but not competent or not brilliant in sailing a triangular course. No racing experience, or little racing experience with lack of confidence.

As resources are limited, It is essential that you let me know if your sailor is coming.
For safety reasons the group has limitations. Your sailor may be asked not to come out if the numbers are unsafe. If I know in advance, we might organise do two sessions consecutively.

Andras

Due to the course, there will be no Club Picos available to borrow this weekend.

This Sunday 8th May

Briefing at 15.45 (changed and rigged, meet on the sea wall). Leaving the beach at 16.00.

This activity is aimed at the more experienced Cadet Sailors to develop their Racing skills. Sessions include exercises to improve boat handling, sailing a set course, starting and finishes with a series of short races.

Please complete the short form to register your child for this session. Click here 

(This allows me to prepare the Race sheet and save so much time on the day)

Coach: Nick

Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd on each day and the overall winner will get at trophy at the end of the season. The winners are also awarded a Cake, which they share with everyone!

HOWEVER, WE NEED SOME PARENTS TO MAKE A CAKE. I will make one!

There will be four short races each day, with support where appropriate.
Sunday: Briefing (Changed and rigged) at 11.45 on sea wall. Leave beach at 12.00.
Monday: Briefing (Changed and rigged) at 12.15 on sea wall. Leave beach at 12.30.
Please fill in registration form to assist greatly with the administration: https://forms.gle/xHSYFQmhsF6ZEef69
Nick
[email protected]

Click here for Cadet Week Full Details here

Bank Holiday Monday 18th April we have the first CADET ‘MINI RACE’ SERIES.

This is open to all Cadets who can sail a Trapezoid course (Beat, Reach and Run). There will be up to four short races with support as needed.

A big thank you to Nick, Chris, Rod, Julian and Howard for their help in organising and moving boats around the Dinghy Park last Saturday.

As a result there are a few boats that were moved to their allocated positions for this year. I have indicated that your boat was moved in the right hand column of the spreadsheet, whist every effort was made to secure boats as we found them, please check it is appropriately secured over the next few days.

Can all Lasers and Picos please tell their class captains if they are in a different position and I will then amend the plan appropriately.

If you have any questions, please contact me directly.
Enjoy the long Easter weekend at the Club!