2013 Jr. Regatta Outline

Jr. Training Regatta Outline

Tuesday, August 13th

  • 11AM show up for on land race prep.
    • Right of Way
      • Starboard vs. port, windward vs. leeward
  • Types of Courses
    • Windward leeward
    • Olympic Triangle
    • Windward reach
  • Starts
    • Sequence (5 minute)
    • Picking the favored end of the starting line
    • Position prior to 1 minute
    • Position leading up to “Go”
    • On Course Side
  • Upwind Leg
    • Favored side of the course
    • Climbing ladders
    • “Christmas tree”
  • Mark Rounding
    • Room at the mark
  • Downwind Leg
    • Clear your air
    • Establish overlap at 2 boat lengths
    • Room to round
    • “Wide and tight”
  • Finish
    • Sail through the line
  • Boat tuning
  • Break for lunch
  • Afternoon (12:30-3:15PM)
    • Rig boats
    • Practice races
      • Starts
      • Mark roundings
      • Downwind racing
  • Derig boats
  • Debrief

Wednesday, August 14th

  • 11:00AM show up for skippers meeting/lunch
    • Rig boats
    • Race from 12:15 until 3:15
    • Derig
    • Debreif
    • leave at 4:00PM

Thursday, August 15th

  • 11:00AM show up for skippers meeting/lunch
    • Rig boats
    • Race from 12:15 until 3:15PM
    • Derig
    • 4pm awards ceremony and BBQ
Buster Pike