This is a multi-level 29er and Radials (ILCA 6) clinic: both for sailors who are interested in gaining proficiency in the 29er and Radial for advanced teams to prepare for the Youth World Qualifiers.
Classes: 29ers and ILCA 6 (Radials)
LASER COACHES:
Maru Urban was named the 2021 Sail1Design Coach of the Year and coached with the US Olympic & Paralympic Team at the Rio Olympics in 2016. Maru currently runs a very successful laser program as the Head Coach at Key Biscayne Yacht Club.
Steve Mitchell
Born - England
Lives - Toronto, Canada since 2010
Etchells World Champion 1997 and European Champion 1997 & 1998
Member of British Sailing Team from 2001-2007 sailing Star with Iain Percy.
- 2002 World Champions, 6th at Athens 2004 Olympics, European Champs 2005.
Coach at Beijing 2008 Olympics for RUSSIA (Yngling)
Coach at London 2012 Olympics for CANADA (Star)
Coach at Toronto 2015 Pan-Ams for CANADA (Laser)
Coach at Rio 2016 Olympics for CANADA (Laser)
Coach at Tokyo 2020 Olympics for USA (Radial - Paige Railey)
Matt Dorgan is the SDYC Laser coach and when he’s not racing Finns or Stars, he is on his foiling Kiteboard.
We will hire additional coaches as needed to provide appropriate instruction for a range of levels
29er COACHES:
Quinn Wilson represented the US four consecutive times at the Youth World Championships in the 29er, winning a Silver medal in 2014 with teammate Riley Gibbs. Check out his bio on his website: https://www.saltybrother.com/founders
Ryan Eastwood is an accomplished 29er sailor who has experience coaching top 29er teams to success at the 29er MWWs and 29er Nationals in 2021.
Giselle Camet Nyenhuis, a member of SDYC, has competed in the 1992 Olympics, won the Youth World Sailing Championships, won Silver at the Women’s Laser Radial World Championships twice, and has won five US Sailing National Championships. She’s coached sailors at world championships, as well as local clinics, such as CISA and HPYS.
For sailors with a 29er:
You may register with a teammate or you can register solo and be paired with a teammate by the coaches.
For sailors needing use of an HPYS loaner boat:
You must register for the class individually but can put on the registration form if you have a preferred teammate. All these applications will be initially listed as “pending" to give the organizers time to ensure sufficient loaner boats and coaches. We may not be able to admit every applicant and will let sailors know if they have been accepted as soon as possible after the application deadline.
Application deadline is at midnight.
Clinic cost is $200/sailor. Late fee of $50 after January 10. Additional fee of $50/sailor for use of an HPYS loaner boat plus damage deposit.
Damage Deposit for teams using an HPYS loaner boat: any SDYC member who pays by club charge, we reserve the right to charge your member account a one-time fee of up to $250 for boat damage. For those paying by credit card, we reserve the right to re-charge your card a one-time fee of up to $250 for boat damage.
Safety: It is recommended that sailors wear a wetsuit and booties. Crews should have properly fitting trapeze harnesses. All sailors will need to wear a rash guard or pinnie over their trapeze harness and lifejacket to ensure that buckles are covered. A Fox40 whistle must be attached to your lifejacket.
Schedule: Saturday 10AM - 5PM and Sunday 10AM - 4PM. Pizza on Saturday during debrief.
Venue: SDYC
Gear: Be prepared to be on the water sailing for 4 to 5 hours. Bring appropriate gear including safety gear listed above plus dry bag with any extra gear and plenty of water and quick, healthy snacks to keep you going!
