Flash #9 2005

Brian Phipps’ Secret Race Skills and Tactics

UK Olympic and Youth Catamaran Coach Brian Phipps is in town. This Sunday (20th March) Brian will be giving away all his regatta-winning secrets at a one-day race training course. Start line tactics, smart bouy rounding, picking the right moment to tack – all can shave minutes off your race times and turn you from a whiner to a winner. Application form here

Brian Phipps Personal Tuition

There are just a couple of slots left available next week for a spot of private coaching from Brian. Spending half a day with him can really tune up your skills on the boat, and when you’re sailing well, you enjoy it all the more. Again, application form on the web site here

Sailing Rules & Safety

Having the skills is one thing, but you also need to know what you’re allowed to do, and what you mustn’t. We’ll also cover protest etiquette for serious races, as well as reinforcing the basic safety points we should all know. There’ll also, no doubt, be some fascinating anecdotes from Brian’s international competitions.

Wed 23rd March, 7:30pm on the Marina Club Terrace. Free entrance, everyone welcome.

Novice Sailing Course

We’re training up a new batch of club trainers and they’re raring to get at some fresh newbies. The one-day course on Saturday April 2nd is suitable for absolute beginners. It will cover a bit of theory, the essential safety points, but we aim to get everyone out on the water as much as possible. Boat, lifejackets and lunch provided, and every boat will have an experienced sailor on board at all times.

Check the web site for details : here

And if you just want to blow the cobwebs off your boat, it looks like it’s going to be a blaster! Check here

See you there!

Richard Carrey

Commodore, Lanatu Boat Club
standing in for Nicole Klaassen