This is a multi-level 29er and Radial (ILCA 6) clinic: both for sailors who are looking to gain proficiency in the 29er and Radial and advanced teams who are preparing for the US OPEN and US Youth Championships, both in San Diego, CA.
Classes: Laser Radial (ILCA 6) and 29er
LASER COACHES:
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.
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
Jack Joslin is an accomplished 29er and skiff sailor who has multi-level coaching experience.
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 May 29th. 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!
