WSA Race Clinic- July 19
Join us for a fun day of learning, teamwork and on the water training. Learn from some of the best racers in Marina Del Rey on a variety of race boats.
Tentative Schedule of Events:
8:30-9:10 Check- In and Networking Breakfast
9:10-10:15 Chalk Talk- Captain Karyn Jones will cover the basics of racing, rounding, and rules. Karyn is an experienced racer and sailor. She has competed in many major national and international invitation only events.
10:30-11:45 Breakout Groups
- Sail Trim- with Brendan Huffman a lifelong racer and cruiser out of MDR. He is co-owner of the UK Sailmakers loft here in the Marina del Rey. Among many other regattas, Brendan has competed in 10 races to Hawaii including two Singlehanded Transpacs.
- Symmetrical Spinnaker Handling- with Lindsay Artof and crew. Lindsay is an avid racer and cruiser. She has been a part of numerous winning teams over the years, including the competitive M242 one design class on Sandbox.
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:30-3:30 On the Water
4:00-5:00 Happy Hour/ Appetizers/ Raffle Prizes courtesy of sponsors Santa Monica Bay Sailing Foundation and UK Sailmakers
Costs include breakfast, lunch, and appetizers. No host-bar at the end of the event if you’d like a beverage while you trade stories with new friends.
Women’s Sailing Foundation of Santa Monica Bay (WSA-SMB)- is a non-profit, member supported organization that promotes women in the sport of sailing. We offer many sailing, educational and social opportunities open to adult women and men.
WSA-SMB is grateful for our sponsorship with the Santa Monica Bay Sailing Foundation and Del Rey Yacht Club to help support this unique learning opportunity. Their generous contributions help us keep the costs down for this event and create a unique environment for higher learning.
Questions- Email WSASMBFleetCaptain@gmail.com; WSASMBRacing@gmail.com