This will be a one-day racing clinic for 29ers.

COACHES:

Giselle Nyenhuis 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 at local clinics such as CISA and HPYS.

Jack Joslin has coached 29er extensively and won numerous national championships in the class as well as competing internationally.  Jack was involved with SailGP as a global technical site operations coordinator.

Ian Nyenhuis grew up sailing out of San Diego Yacht Club. He has sailed the 29er for 8 years competing both nationally and internationally. Ian represented the USA at two Youth Sailing World Championships winning a bronze medal in 2021. The same year, he also placed 4th at the 29er World Open Championships.  

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 clinic individually but can put on the registration form if you have a preferred teammate. 

Clinic cost is $50/sailor

Schedule: Saturday 11AM - 5PM  Pizza during debrief

Venue: SDYC, likely sailing on the ocean

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.  

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!