Join Team East for a day of training at Blackwater Sailing Club on 6th September. Open to those who are new to racing, up to the top competitors in our region, the only requirement is that all sailors must be capable of self rescue and able to sail round a triangle in a force 3 to 4.
Sailors will be split into small groups based on experience.
Details
Start time: 9.30am rigged and changed
Finish time: 5.30pm
Food: There is no catering at Blackwater although the member's galley will be available for tea and coffee and to heat up food. All sailors will need a packed lunch to take out with them on the water.
Please note: A parent or designated adult needs to remain at the club during the day.
Team East qualifier
The training day forms part of the qualifying series for Team East's winter programme. For those interested in applying, this is not a test but an opportunity to identify the best group for each sailor based on where they are in their own sailing journey. It's also a chance for sailors to get a taste of Team East and whether they'd like to be part of the squad.
Two further qualifying days are racing at:
Ideally Team East applicants should attend all three qualifying days to give coaches the chance to assess which group each sailor is most suited to. There will also be an application form.
About Team East Winter Training
Run by volunteers at IOCA East, Team East offers friendly, high quality local coaching led by Bryan Ormond, the RYA IOCA head coach, who has been involved with the East optimists for nearly a decade. Bryan is supported by a top level team, with extensive optimist experience. The focus is on small group, skills based training over 5 weekends.
Cost for 5 weekend programme: £450
Where we have enough demand, it’s also our intention to run an open group for less experienced sailors who aren’t ready to commit to a winter programme. Cost: £48 per day.
For further information please email [email protected] or join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2qrUYjPKWaGss9vMpeG7q?mode=ems_copy_h_t
