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Intro to Yacht Racing
No experience is required; sailors with experience are also welcome. After the event, those interested in racing this season will be assisted in joining a racing crew, and invited to future sailing occasions.
The entire day costs just $30. Information and required advance registration can be found at Meetup.com/intro-to-yacht-racing. Age 18 and over.
Over the last 12 years IYR has helped hundreds of people to try out yacht racing. The event gets people past the yacht clubs’ “Members Only” signs and onto a boat in one day. Experienced skippers and sailors teach the new people basics of how a sailboat works, and what it takes to be crew. The new crew members are given hands-on experience in small groups aboard boats that actively race in the Marina’s numerous events throughout the season.
The day starts with basic orientation about sailing, with an emphasis on safety. Aboard different types of boats you’re shown the essential equipment and how it’s used.
At midday the group enjoys a quick lunch while learning basic racing rules and procedures, including how races are started and how they’re managed. Small groups are assigned to boats; they go on the water and practice boat handling. All boats then participate in a mock race around the marina.
At day’s end the group reassembles to debrief and answer questions. Those who want to get aboard a racing boat as a regular crew for the season may sign up to meet boat owners. Additional resources are provided to help new people learn more about how sails work, basic rules, racing tactics, etc., with the goal of becoming fully-fledged boat racers.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/1598946-0
