Summer Sail Training With Anderson Sailing

Miami Sailors Take Note! Get In Summer Sailing Shape With Anderson Sailing

Hey everyone! We are stoked to announce our first ever on-the-water clinic this summer in Miami FL for local Miami sailors! Alec Anderson, sailor extraordinaire is hosting a series of weekend clinics this summer for local RWB Optimist sailors and we'll be filming it!

Here's the breakdown:

About Alec Anderson

Alec is a professional sailor and Opti Coach based in Miami, FL - 3 time college All-American, Laser Radial North American Champion, College Team Race National Champion, and sailed the heck out of some Optis back in the day, with some top finishes at several Opti Worlds

The Game Plan

Get a condensed clinic-style training with top level sail coaching from Alec Anderson over several weekends where you can participate in all or just a couple - the idea is that although we don't know when regattas will return, we have to be ready! And as we all know the best way to learn boat handling and speed control is through Team Racing.

We'll be covering:

-Speed!
-Smarts!
-Boathandling!

Clinic weekends will be based out of the Coconut Grove Sailing Club and is open to any RWB Optimist Sailor that resides in Miami or Broward Counties - and is limited to 10 spots each weekend.*

You'll have to bring your own boat, and lunch is available at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club or you can bring your own.

And check out below what you'll be getting out of these clinics

Why You Should Participate

Besides getting top sail coaching from Alec - you'll be getting high-quality video to take home with Alec's feedback from the weekend, at no extra cost to you. Each sailor will receive a write-up with personalized comments from Alec at the end of each weekend.

Dates

June 27, 28 - Fleet Race Training
June 11, 12 - Team Race Training
June 18, 19 - Fleet Race Training
July 25, 26 - Team Race Training

Social Distancing Rules

Spots are limited to 10 sailors maximum and sailors will be receiving most of the instruction out on the water.

The Friday before sailing Alec will be hosting a Zoom call to go over expectations and plan for the weekend.

There will be at least one debrief hosted by Alec on Zoom and sailors will receive their written and video feedback the following week.

Kids are required to wear face coverings such as sun masks (commonly known as buffs) or the like while on land, and are required to social distance.

Further questions can be directed to Alec at

alecandersonsailing@gmail.com

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