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)
Carter Cameron is a graduate of the College of Charleston Sailing Team class of 2019. While at Charleston, Carter won 2 ICSA Co-Ed Fleet Race National Championships (2017 and 2019) and 2 ICSA Team Race National Championships (2017 and 2018) as a starting heavy crew. He was Team Captain his senior year, and a nominee for the ICSA Robert H. Hobbs Sportsmanship Award in 2019. Currently, Carter is a One Design Specialist for Quantum Sails in San Diego, focusing on the Snipe, Lightning, Optimist, 2.4m, and other OD classes.
We will hire additional coaches as needed to provide appropriate instruction for a range of levels
29er COACHES:
Campbell D'Eliscu started sailing when he was 7 years old racing sabots out of Newport Harbor Yacht Club. In 2013, he finished 10th at the 2013 29er World Championships with Connor Kelter. He went on to win the 2015 ISSA Mallory Trophy with Newport Harbor High School and the 2016 ICSA Gill Coed Fleet Race Championship with Georgetown University.
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.
Sterling Henken has coached novice to advanced sailors from all over the country in a variety of single and double handed classes since 2014. Alongside his coaching, Sterling has competed in the 29er class nationally and internationally, including three world championships. He also competed in high school and college sailing on the west coast, playing a vital role in his teams’ qualifications for numerous national championships. He graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 2018 and earned his captain’s license, which he then applied to his work on boats in diverse locations spanning from Mexico to China. Today, Sterling works as an educator in Santa Barbara, specializing in supporting students with disabilities. His work as a teacher greatly informs and strengthens his delivery of information and creates a structured environment where sailors can hone their abilities and passion for the sport of sailing.
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 Sunday, January 15, 2023 at midnight.
Clinic cost is $200/sailor. Late fee of $50 after January 13, 5:00 PM. Additional fee of $50/sailor for use of an HPYS loaner boat plus damage deposit.
Laser Charters: Limited number of Lasers available for charter through SDYC.
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!
