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Southern Circuit Mentor Program

We have once again teamed up with Nick Turney of Turney Sailing Services and North Sails to offer the 2022 Edition of the Mentor Program to be held during the Southern Circuit in March: Winter Championship in St Pete and the Deep South Regatta in Savannah. 



2022 Mentor Program Only for Teams that REGISTER! 

Morning Weather Briefing and Tips for the Day

- Onshore weather briefing and tips for the day each morning before sailing (complementary to all sailors) 

- We will discuss the weather trends for the day, what to expect and what to look out for

- Tips for the day- We will briefly discuss a few tips for sailing in the conditions for the day

Mentor
- Each team and or participants will have access and support from the Lighting Classes Top Sailors for on the water and off the water assistance

- Schedule a line up/speed test before the start with a Mentor and get their tips for the conditions.  Nick will get photo and video of you compared to them

On The Water Coaching

- Nick will be on the water providing coaching in-between and during races for all Program Participants

- Get feedback on your set up, ask questions about the wind shifts, learn what the current is doing

- Get feedback on what happened in the previous race, tactics, where did the leaders go

- Nick will also be allowed to provide direct assistance to participants during the race if they would like it

What Else Do We Get? -  Daily De-briefs and Flash Drive

- Schedule a video and photo de-brief with Nick after sailing each day

- Flash Drive for each participant that will contain personalized video and photos of your team as well as photos and video of starts, mark rounding’s, and boat handling 

With the continued enhancements of the Mentor program we will again be charging a small fee to help cover some costs for these services. The Morning Briefing and any After Sailing Talks will remain complementary to all sailors. If you wish to participate in on the water coaching, personalized video and photo de-briefs and being teamed up with a Mentor you must Register and pay for the Program. ILCA Membership is required to participate. You MUST LOG IN as a Member in order to register. 




When:
Saturday, March 19, 2022 to Friday, March 25, 2022
Where:
St Petersburg Yacht Club, St Petersburg, FL
Regatta Park, Miami, FL
FL  
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Nick Turney
Category:
Other Event
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
$25.00
Sponsor Number URL address
Sponsor 1 https://www.marksetbot.com/
Sponsor 2 http://www.onedesign.com/Default.aspx
Sponsor 3 https://www.thesailinginc.com/lightning
Sponsor 4 http://nickelsboats.com/
Sponsor 5 http://awardandsports.securesites.net/
Sponsor 6 http://www.capitallogoinc.com/shop/pc/home.asp
Sponsor 7 http://www.rookesails.com/
Sponsor 8 http://www.sailorstailor.com
Sponsor 9 https://www.harken.com/
Sponsor 10 http://www.sailorstailor.com

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