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MP - Introduction to Racing (Level 5)

ID : 11725   
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Prerequisite: Age 10-16 and able to swim 50 yards. Successful completion of at least 4-weeks of sailing camp on the 14’ RS Quest or Lido 14 dinghy, or equivalent experience sailing a small dinghy

A performance-oriented class for students with intermediate sailing skills.  Using racing for skill development, sailors will learn how to sail the 14’ RS Quest faster and more efficiently using sail trim and crew weight to maximize boat speed and improve overall performance. Other topics include roll tacking, advanced boat handling skills, weather recognition, tactics, starts, strategies for rounding a mark, boat speed, and racing rules. Sailing drills and short course races will allow each student to advance his or her sailing skills in a more challenging environment.
  • Requirements: Able to swim 50 yards. Successful completion of at least 4-weeks of sailing camp on the 14’ RS Quest or Lido 14 dinghy, or equivalent experience sailing a small dinghy.
  • Please bring: layered clothing appropriate for the season, change of clothes, towel, hat, sunscreen, water, and daily snack.
Class size: Min 8/Max 12

Fees*: $275(10% Early bird discount deadline ends at 11:59 pm on 4/10/2025)
*Classes the week of July 1 is a 3-day session at $165

Class Details

5 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Location
Marina Park

Instructor
MultipleInstructor :
1.Marina Park Instructor2.OCC School of Sailing & Seamanship 

 

Notice

Please read:  Prerequisite: Age 10 to 16 and able to swim 50 yards. Successful completion of at least 4-weeks of sailing camp on the 14’ RS Quest or Lido 14 dinghy, or equivalent experience sailing a small dinghy Note: This class will take place at Marina Park - 1600 W. Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Tuition: 

$275.00


Registration Closes On
Sunday, July 6, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
7/7/2025 - 7/11/2025 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM Newport Beach, Marina Park  Map OCC School of Sailing & Seamanship  ; Marina Park Instructor 

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