SMART Classes 2024

RBYC is putting on 4 information session for those RBYC yacht owners who would like to get into the club racing but are unsure how and have little or no experience in racing.

These free programs are open to everyone, family, friends, aspiring sailors and more experienced sailors aimed at progressing sailing and racing skills in a relaxed and fun environment. This is a great way to get started in sailing and into club life, meet fellow sailors and become part of the onboard team.

The four session program will be run Wednesday evenings 6.00-7.00pm in the Members Bar and includes plenty of time for Q & A.s

The program and dates are below. To attend please complete the registration below. Click on the links to review the sessions

The presentation slides used in each session are posted below.

Date/TimeTopicsPresentersTarget AudiencePresentation Slides
Wed 5th June 6pmWhat you need to do to race
Boat and team building
Types of races
Flags and start sequences
Paul Jackson

Rod McKenna
Novice racing sailorsSlides
Wed 19th June 6pmRules – the basicsPaul PascoeNoviceSlides
Wed 19th June 6:30pmRules – advancedPaul PascoeIntermediate/AdvancedSlides
Wed 3rd July 6pmStarting and Mark rounding
Strategies & tactics
Phil Bedlington
Ken Christensen
Novice to Intermediate
Wed 17th July 6pmUnderstanding the wind
Sail trim
Craig CobbinNovice to Intermediate

If you are interested in attending can you please complete the below registration

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