Introduce intermediate sailors to advanced sailing techniques and beginner racing in calm to moderate conditions.
Sailors in Intro to 420 will be invited to sail in 3 local regattas and the local race week.
Duration:
3 days per week
4 week or 8 week
session
Previous Knowledge/Experience:
Successful completion of optimist intermediate sailing class or Day Sailor class or demonstrate the ability to sail comfortably at all points of sail in a range of wind conditions.
Sailors must be able to complete a short swim test
Age Group:
At least 13 years of age (at least 100 lbs)
Boat:
420s.
This group occasionally sail J22s for fun and experience on a larger boat.
By the end of this class, you will be able to do the following:
Rigging:
Rig and de-rig a 420 with a partner
Rig and de-rig a J22 with a team
Rigging your boat for performance in most wind conditions
Sailing:
Sail efficiently at all points of sail in most conditions (calm to moderate conditions)
Upwind on a beat
Sailing downwind with spinnakers
Sailing with a trapeze
3 minute dinghy start
5 minute race start
Roll tacking and gybing
Penalty turns
Capsizing and Safety:
Capsize and recover
Get to and stay in the safety position
Get to and stay in a heave-to position
Knots and Seamanship:
Learn the basics of the Racing Rules of Sailing
Identify and understand the government marks of channels
