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LEARN TO SAIL
Wednesday night dinghy races open to everyone are a great way
for sailors of all skill levels to test their abilities, have fun, and socialize
with other sailors in the community. The races will take place in the harbour,
and anyone with or without a dinghy sailboat can participate. RHYC can provide C420s and RS Zests to eligible participants. This is a free to
attend event. If you wish to be scored and tracked throughout the season there
is a $25 scoring fee.
The RHYC race program is a comprehensive course for sailors 14-18 years of age with racing experience that wish to further their abilities to a high-performance level. The course is taught in single and double-handed boats including 420, Laser Radial, and 29ers.
420 RACE TEAM
In Canada, the 420 has become a popular boat to develop double-handed sailing skills in youth sailors. The ideal combined crew weight for this boat is around 250 pounds, please note that you must find a sailing partner prior to registration (coaches may offer assistance). From here sailors will have a skill set that they can take to double-handed Olympic class boats like Nacra, 470’s or 49ers. This team will be coached by an experienced coach and will be traveling to local weekend events and several major events. RHYC has two ZIM 420’s available to charter for a small fee but encourages participants to bring their own boats.
LASER RADIAL RACE TEAM
The Laser Radial is the Men’s and Women’s singlehanded class in the youth worlds. It is also the women’s singlehanded Olympic class and the development class for the men’s Laser. The weight and size of the sailor are very important in the laser radial. This team will be coached by an experienced coach and will be traveling to local weekend events and several major events. RHYC does NOT have Lasers available for chartering.
The program requires a high level of commitment for both athletes and parents. Sailors are expected to participate in a fitness and nutrition program in addition to daily water training and theory instruction. The parents are an important part of the team and are expected to chaperone and/or tow trailers to regattas. More information will be posted. Please contact us with any questions.
Spring Training is coming up quickly! This year's sessions will combine both HP and Opti Race teams. Spring Training is an excellent opportunity to get a head start on the competitive season. The focus of the program is to prepare racers for the summer by working on boat-handling skills in a variety of wind conditions. We require sailors to have adequate clothing and for a range of weather and water conditions we may encounter. Optimist, 420, Laser, Radial, and 29er sailors are invited to participate in Spring Training.
A Minimum of 6 Sailors pre-registered are required to conduct the course.
Fall Training extends the racing season and provides for continued opportunities to refine the skills learned in the summer. This is a great way to remain engaged and to prepare for the Florida circuit over the winter. The wide range of conditions experienced during the fall adds a further dimension to the training sessions. We require sailors to have adequate clothing and for a range of weather and water conditions we may encounter. Optimist, 420, Laser, Radial, and 29er sailors are invited to participate in Fall Training.
A Minimum of 6 Sailors pre-registered are required to conduct the course.
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