I have not seen this generally advertised so I'm posting it

FYI

 

 

British Hobie Cat Class Association

 

Youth Catamaran Development Programme

Catamaran Introduction Day

PURPOSE 

To introduce young sailors to Catamaran sailing and racing as a stepping stone to the Junior / Youth Catamaran Squads.

 

HOSTED BY

British Hobie Cat Class Association in conjunction with Herne Bay Sailing Club                 With support and recognition from the RYA.

 

BOATS

Intro Day training is carried out on boat kindly supplied by the following;

Topaz CX16 supplied by Topper.

Dragoons and Hobie 16s supplied by Hobie UK.

 

AGE RANGE

11 – 17 years

 

SAILING ABILITY

Competent RYA level 2 in dinghy or windsurfing with some club racing experience

 

INDIVIDUAL / TEAMS

It is an advantage to come to the Intro Days with a sailing partner, but we do not discourage individuals and do our best to match them up during the day.

COACHING

Coaching will be lead by RYA Cat Coach Nick Taylor and will include a variety of on and off the water catamaran skills.

 

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Participants must bring a packed lunch and their own sailing equipment

 

SAILORS SAFETY

Safety boat cover is available on the water at all times.

 

PARENTS

Parents are welcome to stay for the day and see the action.

 

FUTURE PATHWAYS

• Selection for the Dragoon Charter Programme
• Join the Hobie Class Dragoon / Hobie 16 squad coaching programme
• Selection for RYA National Squad
• Represent GBR at European, World catamaran racing level

COST

£15 per sailor per day

 

VENUE & DATE

Herne Bay Sailing Club on Saturday 20^th October 2007, starting 10:00.