Notice of Clinic: PYC Team Race Clinic, 12-13 September
Portland Yacht Club invites high school and advanced junior sailors to a two-day Team Racing Clinic on beautiful Casco Bay.
With a fleet of 12 Flying Juniors (FJs), this clinic will focus on the fundamentals and advanced tactics of high school team racing. Sailors will receive intensive on-the-water coaching, video debriefs, and classroom sessions designed to improve boat handling, communication, strategy, and winning team race techniques.
Registration is limited: https://theclubspot.com/regatta/cORFR8EkhA
Coach
Tom Sitzmann
- Former Head Sailing Coach, Severn School
- Two-time ISSA Baker Team Race National Championship winning coach
- Eight-time National Championship coach
- Former collegiate coach and professional sailor
Clinic Topics
- Team race rules and umpired racing
- Boat handling and speed
- Starting strategies
- Mark traps and tactical positioning
- Communication and teamwork
- Short-course practice games
- Video review and daily debriefs
Boats
- Portland Yacht Club fleet of 12 Flying Juniors (FJs)
Eligibility
Open to experienced junior and high school sailors with prior doublehanded racing experience.
Schedule
Saturday, September 12
- 0900-1500
Sunday, September 13
- 0900-1400
Registration
Space is limited to allow maximum sailing time and coaching. Registration can be:
- As an individual: $250
- As a team of 2: $400
- As a full team (6 sailors): $600
For registration information or questions, contact:
Tom Sitzmann
Sailing Director, Portland Yacht Club
[email protected]
This clinic is designed to prepare sailors and teams for the upcoming high school and junior team racing season through intensive, high-quality coaching and plenty of racing.
