A Performance Sailing, Team Building Experience
The Breakaway Racing Program consists of 16 hours of sailing and learning
go fast and racing techniques for kids or adults.
Sessions are tailored to the age level of the sailors and is limited
to a crew of four so you'll receive excellent small group instruction and an exceptional team building experience.
You'll learn to sail aboard a J/80 keelboat and discover the thrills of sailing a sport boat. You'll learn the value and
importance of working together as a team as you encounter a variety of sailing experiences. Sailing together as a crew is the ultimate team building experience; you'll enjoy one of the best summer experiences ever!
Schedule and Curriculum
Session ONE
9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00
On-the-water boat orientation, sailing basics instruction and review
- Seamanship
- Safety
- Parts of the Boat
- Steering
- Tacking
- Points of Sail
- Wind and Weather
9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00
Upwind practice
- Sail trim
- Tacking
- Roll tacking
- Right of way
- Boat balance
- Hiking
- Teamwork
- Practice at all positions
Session THREE
9:00 - 12:30 or 1:00 - 4:30
Reaching and Running
- Spinnaker Sets and Douses
- Gibes
- Roll Gibes
- Sail Trim
- Angle of Attack
- Boat Balance
- Teamwork and Communication
- Practice at all positions
Session FOUR
9:00 - 12:30 or 1:00 - 4:30
Race Practice
- Starting tactics
- Favored end
- Right of Way
- Wind Shifts
- Sail Trim and Boat Speed
- VMG
- Using the Compass on the Race Course
- Crossing Situations
- Tactical Racing
Racing in the Bay
5:00 - 8:00
Approved PFD required at all times
Fees:
$400.00 Per Team (2, 3, or 4 team members)
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