Educational Technology
DJI Mavic 3 Pro Fly More Combo $3,889 DJI Care Refresh 2-Year Plan $399
Drone technology offers a powerful and versatile tool for sailboat racing instruction, providing coaches and sailors with valuable insights and perspectives previously unavailable:
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Diverse Angles and Perspectives
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Enhanced Observation and Analysis:
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Tactical Analysis
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Technique Refinement
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Fleet Overview
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Sail and Rig Analysis
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Performance Monitoring and Improvement
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12 Units Vakaros Atlas 2 $1,199 per unit
The Vakaros Atlas 2 sailing instrument significantly enhances sailboat racing instruction by providing real-time data and analytics for both pre-start and in-race performance. It helps sailors understand their boat's behavior, optimize angles, and improve their starting strategies. The device's ability to track performance metrics and provide instant feedback allows coaches and sailors to identify areas for improvement and refine their techniques
MacBook Pro $3,499.00
MacBook Pro models are excellent choices for editing drone video, especially high-resolution footage like 4K and 8K. Their powerful processors, optimized software, and excellent displays contribute to a smooth and efficient workflow. The capability to deliver analysis of training and racing footage with video graphic software like Charted Sails allows synchronized video recordings with sailing data, providing a real-time view of what happened during daily training/racing sessions.
Classroom Facilities Upgrades
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Investing in state-of-the-art classroom furniture goes beyond simply replacing old equipment; it's about strategically shaping the learning environment to support modern instructional practices and enhance student success. By promoting comfort, flexibility, and collaboration, such furniture can lead to increased student engagement, improved academic performance, and better overall well-being .
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Our current GLSS classrooms are furnished with portable folding tables and hard fiberglass chairs from the 1970s.
Advanced Youth Guest Coaching
GLSS operates and maintains numerous safety boats which are used all day, every day in our sailing and advanced racing programs and critical to student safety and instruction requiring constant upgrade and maintenance:
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Engines
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Inflatable tubes
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Rigging and running gear such as ropes, anchors and other items
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Electronics - VHF radios for communications, etc
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Fuel
Highly experienced guest coaches provide a valuable external perspective and specialized knowledge that can help diagnose problems, accelerate learning, and infuse the team with renewed motivation and strategic approaches, ultimately leading to improved performance
Safety Boat Equipment
Sailing Fleet Equipment
GLSS operates and maintains multiple fleets of sailboats for youth and adult instruction which require constant upgrade and maintenance:
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New Boats
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New sails
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Dollies
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Repairs
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Rigging and running gear