*Coach Mildred stretching out the team before their first run of the season*
The light morning breeze provided perfect conditions for the beginner and intermediate opti classes. It was just what they needed to get the feel for being back on the water. Brooke had the intermediate class working on tacking and jibing around the motorboat. She said they were "fantastic!"
As the afternoon approached, the 420 and opti advanced classes reviewed rigging as the fog held them on land for the first part of class. As it slowly lifted, DJ said they worked to "dust off the cobwebs."
The 420 race team learned the importance of sail shed and boat maintance as they began their class running to West Dennis beach. They were informed on day #1 that if any sails were left out at the end of the day, they owe the coach a jog. They learned quickly to make sure they work as a team to get things put away! They then worked on rigging their spinakers. The team headed out the mouth of the river for day two of tryouts as the fog lifted. Unfortunately as the fog rolled back in their tryout was cut short. Coach Mildred stayed calm and kept her race team close together as they worked their way back to WDYC.
Just a reminder to all of our sailors that this Friday is FOURTH OF JULY day! Please come dressed in red, white and blue and be prepared to sing patriotic songs for your instructors!
420 A-Team Members:
The first Team Race clinic is this Thursday 7/2 in Chatham. You will be meeting at WDYC at 7:45 a.m and be returning at 6 pm. Don't forget to pack a lunch and bring lots of water! Charlie Enright will be running the clinic.Charlie Enright’s team racing team, The Tannery Loungers, recently sailed as USA2 at the ISAF Team Racing World Championship in Australia. Charlie grew up sailing in Bristol, RI and learned to
team race at Milton Academy. He completed a successful collegiate sailing career at Brown University.
Schedule:
8:30AM REPORT TIME
9:00-10:30 MEETING & CHALK TALK
11:00-2:30PM DRILLS
2:30-4:30PM ROUND ROBIN SCRIMMAGE
5:30PM READY TO LEAVE
Sail fast!
Meghan
