Optimist Race Team

OPTIMIST RACE TEAM

ADVANCED

Ages 8-15

Basic Course Description:

Optimist Race Team is a advanced course designed to introduce kids to the competitive scene. Practices run Monday - Friday 9am -12pm and consist of a drills and activities that prepare the sailors for upcoming races. Participants will get coaching support during LGYC race sries and at LBSS Optimist Dinghy Regatta, No Tears Regatta, GLSS Dinghy Fest and ILYA Championships.

Skills Learned:

Advanced sailing techniques
Racing Strategy
Proper mentality
Sportsmanship

Requirements:

Provide your own boat (charter availability at request)
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 8-15

Full Summer Course
June 7 - August 6
Includes Coaching at GLSS Supported Regattas

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Current Instructors

Marek Valasek

head coach

OPTI Race Team
BMRT

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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 activies, coaches provide an individual performance review and de-rigging assistance.

This program offers a positive team setting where young sailors can learn and apply advanced racing skills. Opti Racing Team members begin their day at 9 am with a general meeting and review of previous days efforts. Sailors participate in a chalkboard lesson or land exercise emphasizing a key skill each day. After coaches issue a game plan for the practice or race ahead, sailors are then sent to rig and launch.