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Sweeping
Changes to Opti & FJ Racing Programs Announced
SBYSF Unveils Plan to Broaden Scope
of Programs
On Tuesday evening, September 8th, SBYSF Jr. Program Director
Duncan Shea, Foundation President Kent Pierce and Opti Program
Chair/Coach/Board Member Craig Wilson announced broad changes
to the Opti & FJ Programs for the Fall Semester--some of
which supersede information previously released on this website
and distributed by the Foundation.
In an effort to meet unprecedented demand, SBYSF will be offering
three Optimist classes instead of the originally scheduled two
classes.
Beginning Optimist Sailing
Beginning Opti Sailing is for the young sailor who has a
recreational interest in sailing but may not have the experience
or desire to begin racing. The goal of this program is to
provide an ongoing opportunity for sailors who may have participated
in the Summer Program to get out on the water and HAVE FUN
sailing. Participants will be required to dress appropriately
and provide their own life jacket, but all equipment will
be provided.
| Session |
Date: |
Time:
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Cost:
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| Session 1: |
Saturday, September 19 |
11:00-3:00
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$30
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Session 2:
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Saturday, October 3 |
11:00-3:00
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$30
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| Session 3: |
Saturday, October 17 |
11:00-3:00
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$30
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| Session 4: |
Saturday, November 7 |
11:00-3:00
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$30
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| Session 5: |
Saturday, November 21 |
11:00-3:00
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$30
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| Session 6: |
Saturday, December 5 |
11:00-3:00
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$30
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| Session 7: |
Saturday, December 19 |
11:00-3:00
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$30
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| Sessions 1-7 |
All Sessions |
11:00-3:00
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$175
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Click here for registration materials.
Optimist Development Team:
This program is designed for sailors under 125 lbs and under
15 years of age, who wish to build upon what they learned
in the Beginner or Intermediate classes during the summer
or who want to improve their racing skills. The class will
focus on developing basic skills and preparing sailors to
move on to the Opti Race Team. While racing will be a part
of the program, especially later in the year, the class will
mainly focus on building fundamental skills and getting the
kids comfortable on the water in preparation for moving on
to the more technical Race Team practices.
We will encourage Development Team sailors to participate
in the Opti SoCal Series if they are interested-- those events
have "Green Fleet" divisions in which coaching is
allowed during races, and those are a great way for sailors
to get their feet wet in racing without too much competitive
pressure:
| Goblin Regatta |
October 24-25, 2009 |
Santa Barbara YC |
| Fall Regatta |
November 14-15, 2009 |
Ventura YC |
| Holiday Regatta |
December 5-6, 2009 |
Cabrillo Beach YC |
| MidWinters West |
February 13-14, 2010 |
Los Angeles YC |
Each participant will be provided with an Optimist to sail,
safe supervision, and coaching. Participants should have completed
at least one session of Summer Sailing with the Youth Foundation
or demonstrate basic sailing ability. Classes will be coached
by Craig Wilson, Duncan Shea and Connor Leech, with assistance
from members of the SBYSF Junior Race Team.
Practices will be Friday afternoons from 3:00 p.m. to sunset.
Click here for registration
materials.
Optimist Racing Team:
This program is for sailors under 125 lbs. and under 15 years
old who wish to build upon and improve their racing skills.
The program is designed for sailors who already have racing
experience, and who want to compete at a high (national/international)
level.
Participants will be required to provide their own equipment
(i.e. boat, sail, spars, blades, etc.). However, if a sailor
demonstrates the ability and interest to participate at this
level, but does not have their own equipment, the Foundation
will make its best effort to assist in making equipment available.
Craig Wilson--who coached two college national championship
dinghy teams, one college team racing national championship
team and the current US National Optimist Team Racing team,
as well as the top two finishers at the 2008 Sabot Nationals--is
the head coach. Additional coaching will be provided by Duncan
Shea and Connor Leach.
Practices will be Friday afternoons from 3:00 p.m. to sunset.
Click here for registration
materials.
FJ Racing Team:
Formerly known as the "Middle School Program," this
program is specifically designed for sailors over 125 lbs. OR
over 15 who have some sailing experience and are making the
transition from US Sabots or Optimists to larger boats. Participants
may be introduced to a variety of different boats including
Club FJ's, Club 420's, 29ers, Lasers and J/24's. Emphasis is
on an introduction to more advanced racing tactics and techniques
and having FUN! Practices are on Friday afternoons from 3:00
p.m. to sunset.
Specifically, this program is designed to prepare participants
for the Shadden Series; and, to a lesser degree, for the Perry
and Ullman/Frost series. See the calendar for specific dates
and locations.
Practices are on Friday afternoons from 3:00 to sunset beginning
September 4th, 2009 through January 15, 2010. Scholarships
are available.
Practices will be Friday afternoons from
3:00 p.m. to sunset.
Click here for registration
materials.
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