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IOCA Optimist 2015/6 Open Training
Dates
- November 14th 2015 - WKSC - (high tide 12.04hrs)
- December 12th 2015 - Leigh & Lowton
- January 23rd 2016 - Leigh & Lowton
- February 13th 2016 - WKSC 2016 - (high tide 14.09hrs)
- March 12th 2016 - WKSC - (high tide 13.03hrs)
- April 2nd 2016 - Leigh & Lowton
Head Coach
Ben Cobley
Ben coaches the 2016 Welsh National Squad this winter and the North Wales Regional Squad
Information for IOCA Open Training
What is the North West IOCA Open Training? North West IOCA Open Training is a regional initiative to offer quality winter training to optimist sailors in the North West. It recognises that there is plenty of optimist sailing going on in different clubs and aims to support this by helping sailors to improve their racing skills, meet other optimist sailors and take the next step.
What level of sailing do I need before I attend? You should be able to launch and recover your boat, sail a triangular course (including to windward), tack/gybe, and be confident/know what to do when your boat capsizes, all in a force 3 (approx. 12mph).
How good does my boat need to be? You are welcome to bring any optimist type boat, although we would encourage you to have a properly registered, race rigged boat from the start. A decent boat makes it easier for you, however, if all you can access for the time being is a club boat you are still welcome to attend – it might be a good opportunity to look at the type of boats other people are sailing before deciding what you want to buy.
What personal kit will I need? As you know it can get very cold during the winter. You will need good warm sailing kit. A full wetsuit or drysuit is compulsory. A racing count down watch is essential to practice starts.
What will I learn? We will be working on improving basic sailing/racing skills so you are well equipped for club and open events. The type of skills are outlined in the IOCA logbook.
Where is it taking place? The sessions take place at Leigh & Lowton SC. The thinking is that this is a relatively accessible venue for most people and currently has the largest North West Optimist fleet. The aim is to reduce journey times and costs for as many people as possible.
TIME: Rigged and ready for 10am – finish by 4pm.
COST: Coaching sessions = £99 for all 6 sessions: £25 per single session.
A fantastic opportunity to take part in high quality training, and to develop a network of keen Optimist sailors in the North West
Further Information
Steph Leckie for the Leigh and Lowton Events leckie.aurial@gmail.com
Mark Creasy for the West Kirby Events optimistwksc@gmail.com