North U. Regatta Services come to the RORC Easter Challenge

Farr 45s, Alice II & Rebel and the Mills 43, Chaos compete in the 2013 RORC Easter Challenge © Paul Wyeth / www.pwpictures.com

The RORC Easter Challenge, a training regatta where boats can gain valuable coaching advice whilst racing from a team headed by coaching guru Jim Saltonstall, will this year be augmented by the support of North U. Regatta Services.

North U. Regatta Service provides coaching and performance analysis at select events worldwide and RORC is delighted that the team will be present at the event in Cowes. The North U. team is led by Chuck Allen and Andreas Josenhans, who are both highly experienced sailing performance analysts based in the USA. The Regatta Services program includes on-the-water coaching tailored to sail trim and speed, followed by performance analysis debriefs in Cowes Yacht Haven Events Centre.

"AJ (Andreas Josenhans) and I use photos and aerial footage using a 'drone' to analyse what happened on the race course," says Chuck Allen. "We can help teams to get the most out of their sail package and find the debrief sessions sparks great discussion between sailors. It's an opportunity for all competitors to up their game and improve their performance."

RORC CEO Eddie Warden Owen believes that the North Sails initiative is a great addition to the coaching that makes the RORC Easter Challenge such a special event:

"Jim Saltonstall and his coaching team provide a great service to the boats who want to improve their all-round performance and the addition of the North U. Regatta Services team, with their photographic analysis of sail shape and attention to what makes a boat go fast, will enhance what is already a unique and popular event in the UK," comments Eddie Warden Owen.

All competitors will be invited to attend the pre-sailing weather related informal chats and post race debrief sessions in Cowes.

Download North U. Regatta Services PDF flyer here.

Online entries are now open here.