September HPYS 29er Clinic
Saturday, September 20, 2025
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Sunday, September 21, 2025
SDYC
This will be a racing-focused 29er clinic, for teams planning to race in the SDYC Jr. Invitational / Hamlin 1 regatta with special training for advanced 29er teams preparing for Youth Champs / Youth World Qualifiers.
Clinic cost is $200/sailor. Late fee of $50 after September 1st, 5:00 PM. Both sailors on a team must register individually.
COACHES:
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. 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.
Noah Nyenhuis is an accomplished skiff sailor who has twice represented the United States at the World Sailing Youth World Championships and won the Bronze medal in 2021. Noah and his brother Ian also finished 4th in the Open World Championships (out of 189 teams) and recently they competed in the US Olympic Trials in the 49er. Noah is an excellent skiff coach for sailors of all levels from novice to advanced with an excellent ability to articulate the nuances of boat handling and sail trim. Noah is studying Mechanical Engineering at SDSU.
Ian Nyenhuis 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 and placed 4th that year at the 29er World Open Championships.
Gavin Ball is the current reigning Waspz US National Champion, US Sailing Single-handed Champion, SailGP Inspire Champion and SailGP Formula 50 competitor.
Jack Joslin has coached 29er extensively and won numerous national championships in the class as well as competing internationally.
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 10:30AM - 5PM Be rigged and ready to meet at 10AM. Pizza after debrief
Sunday 10:30AM - 4PM
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!