Melges 14 Racers

Melges 14 Race Team

ADVANCED

Ages 13-18

Basic Course Description:

Melges 14 race team is created for those sailors who want to experience the thrill of sailing and racing in a high-performance boat. It is an advanced program for sailors with ample sailing experience. The Melges 14 sailing platform with 3 different sized sails allows for the power of the boat to adjusted to conditions and weight of the students as they progress. The members of the M14 race team will continue improving their skill pertaining to all facets of racing as well as their physical conditioning necessary for controlling the boat in all weather conditions.
As a part of the program all sailors will have coaches' support at LGYC race series as well as during the M14 National Championship.

Skills Learned:

Advanced sailing techniques
Racing Strategy
Proper mentality
Sportsmanship

Requirements:

Provide your own boat
Coast Guard approved life jacket
LGYC Junior Membership required to compete in club races
Jacket or fleece
Sandals/shoes (must stay on in water—no flip flops)
Towel & dry change of clothes
Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
Ages 13-18

Melges 14 Race Team Session 1	Melges 14 Race Team Session 2
525	525
$500 Early Bird	$500 Early Bird
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Time: 9AM - 12PM \| Mon-Fri	Time: 9AM - 12PM \| Mon-Fri
Dates: June 11 - July 6	Dates: July 16 - August 10
Status: Registration Opens 2/1/2018	Status: Registration Opens 2/1/2018

Melges 14 Race Team Both Sessions
925
$875 Early Bird
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Time: 9AM -12PM \| Mon-Thu
Dates: June 11 - August 10
Status: Registration opens 2/1/2018

Coach

Henry Rolander

COACH

Melges 14 Race Team
Club 420 Learn to Race

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More Information

This program offers a positive team setting where young sailors can learn and apply advanced racing skills. M 14 Race Team members begin their day at 9 am with a briefing about the upcoming session plan including daily goals and list of drills to be used . After coaches issue a game plan for the practice or race ahead, sailors proceed to sailing. Once on the water, coaches direct the team through a series of drills and activities, or supervises the team in a Yacht Club-sponsored race. At the completion of water activities, coaches provide an individual performance review and.