Flying Scot Racing Clinic -
Medicine Lake, Plymouth, MN -
French Regional Park
Introduction to Racing - Three Sessions
Course Location
French Regional Park, 12605 Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN 55441
Description
This is a 3-session course designed to give students an introduction to one-design racing. Students will gain the confidence to safely skipper or crew a boat in a club race. Each boat will be limited to 2 students and will have a Northern Breezes instructor onboard.
The first session will begin with an onshore discussion of right-of-way rules, basic racing tactics, sail trim, and upwind and downwind tactics. We will then go out on the water for some practice starts, rotating students between crew and helmsman/woman.
The second session will be on the water with a few practice starts and then practice races. The focus will be on boathandling, sail trim, spinnaker handling/trim, boat speed, and upwind vs. downwind sailing.
For the final session we will join the Medicine Lake Sailing Club for an actual sailboat race. Students will use skills gained in the first two sessions in order to confidently and safely compete in a race with multiple boats. After Wednesday night races, racers typically go out for pizza, students are welcome to join.
The course is ideal for graduates of our American Sailing Association Basic Keelboat Certification (ASA 101) or for anyone with other previous sailing experience. This is a great way to get back out on the water with an instructor and to experience the excitement of racing!
Certification?
Students will receive a Northern Breezes certificate of completion.
What should I bring?
Comfortable weather-appropriate clothing, athletic shoes, and plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Food/snacks is generally bring your own! If you have your own PFD, bring it! Otherwise it comes out of a box! If you need anything else, give us a call — we usually can help.
Clinic size is limited to 2 students per boat!
Course Fee
$279
Cancellation Policy
Class Schedule
Medicine Lake, MN courses
6:00pm-8:30pm
Dates are flexible. Call with questions or suggest dates in the registration form.
Directions to French Regional Park Sailing Docks
French Regional Park, 12605 Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN 55441
From Interstate 494 (just north of Highway 55), take Rockford Road east (Rockford Road is also named Hwy 9 or 42nd Avenue,) 1/2 mile to French Regional Park entrance, which will be on your south or right side.
From Highway 169, exit west onto Rockford Road (Hwy 9 or 42nd Avenue). Proceed west 2 miles to French Regional Park entrance, which will be on your left or south side.
Follow the park roadway about a mile down to the lakeshore parking area.
Prerequisite for this course
None, but we recommend anyone considering this course have completed an American Sailing Association Basic Keelboat (ASA 101) course or have commensurate sailing experience that is equal to or exceeds the Basic Keelboat Standard.
Call Northern Breezes Sailing School at 763-542-9707 to register or with questions.