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Race Training and Races
 
Race Training Course
Previous Experience Required: Competent Crew + 15 Harbour Races (or Equivalent)
Make your racing more enjoyable – fine tune your racing skills.
EastSail conduct a Racing Course for EastSail Students inclusive of theory and on water sessions.
Ability After Course: Understand basics of racing, Course management, Sail Trim, Crew Management and Racing Rules
Instructor: Dayne Sharpe, Australia's Olympic sailing coach in 2000 and 2004.
Duration: 1 x 3 hour theory session plus 3 x 2.5 hour on water practical sessions - Two of the on water sessions will be done in conjunction with the CYCA’s Wednesday Night Summer twilight racing.
Syllabus
On water sessions include:
- Sail trim
- Upwind and downwind speed
- Tactics, fleet position
- Helming technique
- Race de-brief
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Theory topics include:
- Race strategy
- Tactics and starting
- Rules observance
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Inclusions: All equipment, race entry fees - please note the course is limited to 8 participants aboard a Beneteau 40.7
Cost: $425.00 Click here for course dates
Student Races - Sponsored by CBD Cellars
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Previous Experience Required: Must have completed an EastSail sailing course
EastSail's own race, crewed and skippered exclusively by EastSail graduates.
A great way to gain experience after you have learnt to sail with us and widen
your circle of acquaintances. Debriefing after each race on our dock overlooking
the water, including post race snacks & drinks, supplied by our sponsor CBD Cellars.
Format :
April 5th to October 2008 - Saturday afternoons from 1.45pm
October 29 to March 17th 2008 - Monday twilights from 5.45pm
Cost : $55 per race or 10 races for $500
Race tickets valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
4 hours notice required to postpone race booking.
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'Sails and Ales' race
Previous Experience Required: None
An opportunity for people who have not learnt to sail with us to take part in our club racing. We hold these every month, incorporated with the students' club race. There is an instructor aboard to show you the ropes! Debriefing after each race on our dock overlooking the water, including post BBQ & drinks, supplied by our sponsor CBD Cellars.
Format :
April to October - Saturday afternoons from 1.45pm
November to March - Monday twilights from 5.45pm
Click here for course dates
Cost : $75 with a $15 rebate if you subsequently book a course - check our calendar for dates
Hamilton Island Race Week 2008
Join in the fun of the largest and most exciting sailing regatta in Australia. Sailing out of Hamilton Island on the turquoise waters of the Whitsunday Passage amongst a fleet of more than 250 yachts from around Australia and overseas. We will be sailing aboard 'RYA' our Beneteau 40.7, a sister ship to 'First National' the winner of the 2003 Sydney - Hobart Yacht Race. There are all sorts of yachts racing - from the sleek, powerful maxis to the stately cruising yachts. There is fun ashore as well! There is racing on 6 of the 8 days, with 2 midweek lay days where you can explore the island, join in the festivities on the pure white silica sand of Whitehaven Beach, or kick back and sip cocktails by the pool. August 18-25, 2007 Contact dayne@eastsail.com.au more info
Dates: August 22-30, 2008 inclusive
Cost: $1995 per person based on 9 crew with an EastSail skipper
Includes: 1 day spinnaker training in Sydney, 1 day crew training in Hamilton Island on the Friday prior to race week, all races in the division entered, Whitehaven Beach day, regatta entry fee, Whitsunday security insurance and marine park tax
Excludes: flights, accommodation*, food kitty and share cost of yacht security bond of $500pp*We will have 2 cabins available on board the yacht during race week that can be booked for $500 each(Please note that belongings will need to be placed ashore each day during racing to gain optimum yacht performance).
For further information and bookings please contact EastSail on (02) 9327 1166 or email us on eastsail@eastsail.com.au
Courses valid for 12 months, packages for 18 months from date of purchase. Refunds are not available. Please note that prices are subject to change without notice. Please call us on 02 9327 1166 or email us on eastsail@eastsail.com.au if you would like more information.
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