2018 Brooke Gonzalez Advanced Racing Clinic
Sail Newport’s 2018 Brooke Gonzalez Advanced Racing Clinic will be held for the 17th year, Thursday, June 14th (mid-afternoon/report day) through Sunday, June 17th. Come learn from the best coaches and jump start your summer! The online application/resume builder is up and running at www.sailnewport.org/clinicresume Deadline for applications is Friday, March 30, 2018.
In 2001, Sail Newport and the family of Brooke Emmens Gonzalez embarked on a plan to create a high end clinic on the East Coast. We enjoy a reputation for the highest quality coaching, fabulous hospitality, a range of sailing conditions from flat tidal waters to choppy bay, open ocean , and a variety of wind conditions and remarkable guest speakers.
This clinic is held in 29ers, Lasers and Laser Radials, International 420’s, and Club 420’s. It is a BRING YOUR OWN BOAT Clinic, although limited charter boats are available for most classes. 
Applicants 14 -18 years of age are selected based upon their resume. This is a very intense, high-level program. Participation will be limited and is by application and acceptance only.
2018 PROGRAM
The 3 ½ day program will consist of lectures and on-the-water drills with an emphasis on boat handling technique, boatspeed and strategy. This will be combined with information on what it takes to reach your goals in sailing. The Clinic is led by Head Coach John Mollicone, and involves a stellar group of collegiate, Olympic and professional coaches . The coaching team in the past has included Ed Baird, Andrew Campbell, Bern Noack, Alice Manard Leonard, Isabelle Kinsolving Farrar, Elizabeth Kratzig, Jonathon Farrar, Skip Whyte, Sally Barkow, Ken Legler, Chris Rast, Stuart McNay, David Hughes, Leandro Spina, as well as many other top coaches. The 2018 Coach Roster will be posted shortly and will include two coaches from the current US Olympic Sailing Team.
On Saturday Night of the clinic, sailors are treated to a speaker from the highest levels of the sport. Prior speakers have included: Gary Jobson, Josh Adams, Dean Brenner, 470 Gold Medalist Kevin Burnham, Olympic Team Member Katie McDowell, US Sailing Team Technical Director Grant “Fuzz” Spanhake, and America’s Cup veteran and Volvo Race Competitor Ken Read.
The most important thing to remember is that when you get here at Sail Newport, there will be no reason to leave. Showers, food, spare parts, etc. will be here. Even locals will be required to stay on site for the full day. Our coaches want your undivided attention. The more you put into this clinic, the more you will advance because of it so we expect full commitment from the sailor athletes!
“These youth sailors receive the highest level coaching from some of the best sailors and coaches in the country” says Brad Read, Executive Director of Sail Newport. “Emphasis is on speed producing factors and techniques that work on long courses where speed is at a premium.”
Application deadline: March 30, 2018 (midnight)
Acceptances: Will be contacted via email by April 15th by Clinic Director and Head Coach John Mollicone
Selected participants will receive an online link to Sail Newport’s registration and payment gateway. At that time, you will be able to view the final coach list, updated schedules and charterboat information.
Information and the Online Application/Resume Builder can be found at http://www.sailnewport.org/Clinics/gonzalezclinic
For any questions please contact Clinic Director, John Mollicone, at [email protected] or Kim Hapgood at [email protected]
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2018 Viper 640 World Championship Results & Report
Another Family World Title
The Jerwood/de Vries family combination is well known at 
Australian Sailing headquarters, where Nia Jerwood and Monique de Vries are Australian representatives in the 470 class. They jumped back to 420’s in January to claim the World Women’s title in that class. This time it is their parents in the spotlight. Nick Jerwood, Nia’s father and a former world champion in the Flying Fifteen class, teamed up with her brother Matt and Monique’s father Brian to win the Schweppes Viper 640 World Championship 2018, conducted by Western Australia’s South of Perth Yacht Club on the Swan River.
Justin Scott repeated his success at last year’s Worlds by finishing second with two third placings in the last two races. The American stated at the start of the campaign that he came to Perth expecting a top five finish, so he would have been delighted with his performance. Sailing with young local guns Conor Nicholas and Luke Elliot, the combination improved steadily throughout the regatta, with no worse than a third place in any of the final six races.
Match racer Keith Swinton, originally from Perth but resident these days in the USA, held down second place until the final day, bombing out with an early start in the last race of the series and allowing Scott to relegate him to third.
Conditions were difficult for both competitors and officials today. The forecast strong winds did not materialize and instead winds shifted between 140 and 190 degrees for some time this morning before finally settling enough to allow racing to proceed after a long delay. Wind strength never reached ten knots.
It was a brave skipper who dared to stray out to the corners of the course in either of today’s races and the rewards went to those who worked the shifts down the middle.
The consensus from competitors was a big endorsement for the championship. Most praised the organization and the way racing was run, the weather offered a little for everyone – from light breezes through to a testing 28 knot gear breaker, this regatta had it all.
For detailed results go to: http://www.topyacht.net.au/results/sopyc/2018/vipwlds/vipwlds/SGrp2.htm
Live video feed of the last moments of the final race, won by Jerwood just ahead of Britain’s Lawrence Crispin:
https://www.facebook.com/SofPYC/videos/1812823678748021/?comment_id=1812886718741717
Bernie Kaaks
Media Officer – Schweppes Viper Worlds 2018
Leg Strength: 30 Day Squat Challenge
Ready? Another 30 day challenge coming at you! We have built strength in our arms and core with our previous 30 day challenges; Building the Core: 30 Day Plank Challenge and Mastering The Push Up: 30 Day Challenge. Now its time to give your legs a workout! In this 30 day squat challenge you will build leg strength that will help you to hike longer and stronger!
Why Squat?
Squats are a great total lower body workout, and they work the major muscles groups of the butt, hips, and thighs. Just like our other 30 day challenges, no equipment is required to complete a squat making them a great exercise that can be done anywhere. Squats have many benefits. To name a few the squat strengthens the legs, strengthens the core, and increases flexibility.
How to Squat
In our video below you will see the proper way to squat. You always want to make sure you are using proper form to avoid injury.
1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart feet facing forward.
2. Keep your chest up as you lower your body down and back like you are sitting in a chair.
3. Your arms can either be kept in front of you for balance or behind your head as you squat down.
4. Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground or as far as you can squat down.
5. Rise back up slowly and as you stand squeeze your glutes.
6. Repeat!
Things to remember:
1. Keep your feet flat on the floor.
2. Don’t arch your lower back.
3. Keep your abs tightly activated.
4. Make sure your knees don’t pass over your toes.
5. Keep your chest up.
In the 30 day squat challenge you will have fun while building leg strength. By the end of the 30 days, your legs will be stronger and you will be ready to hike longer, and stronger! Remember always practice proper form to avoid injury. Good luck and comment below on how you are enjoying the 30 day squat challenge!
For more information on fitness and nutrition for sailing contact [email protected]. Also check out Sailorcise on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily tips on fitness, nutrition, and sailing.
General Dynamics NASSCO (Shipbuilding) is Hiring in San Diego!
News Flash: General Dynamics NASSCO is Hiring in multiple positions and levels!
General Dynamics NASSCO traces its beginnings to the industrial heart of San Diego, along the working waterfront of beautiful and historic San Diego Bay. The company has been designing and building ships in San Diego’s industrial corridor since 1960 and is the largest full service shipyard on the West Coast of the United States.
Today, General Dynamics NASSCO has locations on both the West and East Coasts. The company specializes in the design and construction of auxiliary and support ships for the U.S. Navy and oil tankers and dry cargo carriers for commercial markets. It is also a major provider of repair services for the U.S. Navy’s global force for good, with capabilities in San Diego, Norfolk, Mayport, and Bremerton.
General Dynamics NASSCO is one of three shipyards in the Marine Systems group of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD).
Positions in the Organisation :
We are currently looking to recruit: (Apprentice, Assistant Project Manager, Building Inspector, Carpenter,Civil Engineer, Concrete Assistant,Coordinator, Engineer, Foreman, Manager,Superintendent, Supervisor, Worker, Drilling Completions Engineer, Field MUD Engineer, Completions service Engineer, ( Material Service Engineer), Field Engineer / Cementing Engineer,Drilling Supervisor, Rig Interface Manager,QA /QC Engineer, Contract Administrator, Contract ManagerGeneral Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. To learn more and apply see our Job Ad.
More information about the company is availableat www.generaldynamics.com.
Positions in the Organisation :
We are currently looking to recruit: (Apprentice, Assistant Project Manager, Building Inspector, Carpenter,Civil Engineer, Concrete Assistant,Coordinator, Engineer, Foreman, Manager,Superintendent, Supervisor, Worker, Drilling Completions Engineer, Field MUD Engineer, Completions service Engineer, ( Material Service Engineer), Field Engineer / Cementing Engineer,Drilling Supervisor, Rig Interface Manager,QA /QC Engineer, Contract Administrator, Contract ManagerGeneral Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. To learn more and apply see our Job Ad.
More information about the company is availableat www.generaldynamics.com.
i-420
In the past several years the popularity of the International 420 in the United States has grown. The I-420 is sailed around the world and is a popular dinghy sailed at school, club, open, national, and international levels. International champions including Spithill, Outerridge, and Burling have used the I-420 as a developmental boat to refine their boat handling and boat tuning skills. The US Sailing Olympic Sailing Committee endorses the I-420 as one of the six Olympic Development Classes for athletes identified as future Olympic prospects. This fast, exciting, and technical class is growing, and the United States is getting ready to host the 2018 World Championships at Sail Newport this summer.
The History 
The I-420 was first designed back in the 1960’s by Christian Maury in France. The class developed rapidly in France and was adopted nationally as the youth trainer for the larger Olympic class International 470. In 1976 the International 470 was chosen as the Olympic double-handed boat, after that the International 420 increased popularity worldwide as it became a stepping stone into the 470, and a pathway to the Olympics. The International 420 is the youth development boat in 43 countries around the world, including the United States. Top international sailing champions have used this boat to build skills and move successfully on to bigger high-performance classes.
The Boat
The International 420 is a two-person trapeze and spinnaker racing dinghy. The monohull planing boat comes with a main, jib, and spinnaker. The boat is designed with 
a tapered and tunable Bermuda rig. The overall length of the boat is exactly 4.2 meters long. The optimal crew weight is between 242-319 pounds. This double-handed boat requires sailors to tune the rig correctly to enhance speed, height, and acceleration.
For More Information on the I-420:
https://www.usi420.org
http://www.420sailing.org
One Design Class Profile: I-420
In the past several years the popularity of the International 420 in the United States has grown. The I-420 is sailed around the world and is a popular dinghy sailed at school, club, open, national, and international levels. International champions including Spithill, Outerridge, and Burling have used the I-420 as a developmental boat to refine their boat handling and boat tuning skills. The US Sailing Olympic Sailing Committee endorses the I-420 as one of the six Olympic Development Classes for athletes identified as future Olympic prospects. This fast, exciting, and technical class is growing, and the United States is getting ready to host the 2018 World Championships at Sail Newport this summer.
The History 
The I-420 was first designed back in the 1960’s by Christian Maury in France. The class developed rapidly in France and was adopted nationally as the youth trainer for the larger Olympic class International 470. In 1976 the International 470 was chosen as the Olympic double-handed boat, after that the International 420 increased popularity worldwide as it became a stepping stone into the 470, and a pathway to the Olympics. The International 420 is the youth development boat in 43 countries around the world, including the United States. Top international sailing champions have used this boat to build skills and move successfully on to bigger high-performance classes.
The Boat
The International 420 is a two-person trapeze and spinnaker racing dinghy. The monohull planing boat comes with a main, jib, and spinnaker. The boat is designed with 
a tapered and tunable Bermuda rig. The overall length of the boat is exactly 4.2 meters long. The optimal crew weight is between 242-319 pounds. This double-handed boat requires sailors to tune the rig correctly to enhance speed, height, and acceleration.
For More Information on the I-420:
https://www.usi420.org
http://www.420sailing.org
