Our race programs are geared for students that enjoy fun and competition. We build curriculum that hone boat handling skills so athletes may focus on boat-on-boat tactics and strategy as they negotiate the race course. Our top priorities are to teach the merits of sportsmanship and teamwork; guiding these athletes in lessons that last a lifetime.
BYOB X BOAT TRAINING PROGRAM
June 8, 2020 to July 1, 2020
2 Sessions available:
Mornings 9 AM to 12 PM or Afternoons 1 PM to 4PM
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
- One-on-One Training Boat to Instructor
- Session Chalk-talk in a social distanced environment
- Focus on boat handling, trim, technique and speed
- Clinic Style of teaching that is personalized
- Built for teams that have a desire to WIN!
We have one remaining lease boat available, call 612.867.2973 with interest.
Dear X-Boat sailors and family,
As we all know this summer of 2020 has not been one we have been expecting. All of us at the Okoboji Sailing Center have been working hard to put together a safe environment for your kids to come and still get a sailing education and experience this summer. As of right now, we have put together what we believe is a safe sailing education at the sailing school. All programs will follow the Iowa Department of Public Health and CDC guidelines to better ensure the safety of your child, and everybody they may interact with at the sailing school.
This training program will be three days per week with two sessions on each day. To protect your student sailor and the community we will only have four boats in one session at a time. The first session will be from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The second session will be from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We ask that each boat provides their own crew that they will sail with every time to again better ensure their safety. The curriculum we have put into place is geared to build a good base for all the kids to grow and learn from. We feel that starting with the basics and building fundamental skills will provide a great opportunity for your child to become a successful sailor. This program also provides another great opportunity of one-on-one time with the skipper, crew, and instructor. With the nature of everything going on, we will maintain social distancing on land and the water. One instructor will be privately coaching one boat at a time. Therefore we will have 3-4 instructors on the water at a time. We think this is a great opportunity for your child to learn and become the sailors they want to be. Most importantly, we want to keep everybody safe during these unprecedented times, but we also want to have as much fun as possible.
Thank you,
Your OSC Instructors
X-BOAT RACING
AGES: Under 12-16
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The X-Boat Racing program is the hallmark of the Okoboji Sailing Center. This program is designed as a series to promote summer long training for our most advanced race focused sailors.
Typically, our double-handed teams compete for seasonal standings with our partner organization, the Okoboji Yacht Club, as well as throughout the the region in the ILYA attending many off lake regattas where the Okoboji Sailing Center sponsors coaching to our traveling teams.
Our training will include individualized coaching geared to each teams needs. Analysis will be completed via on-the-water data collection, videography, and through our instructor interaction with your team. Coaching observations will be transmitted to each boat program through a secure, online team portal for follow-up review.
This program is split into two sessions throughout the summer and includes a weekday race series and regularly scheduled professional race clinic instruction.
Want to share the fun?
Family Fun Socials all summer.
Come by and go sailing with friends or family.
It's a riot!
Our training will include individualized coaching geared to each teams needs. Analysis will be completed via on-the-water data collection, videography, and through our instructor interaction with your team. Coaching observations will be transmitted to each boat program through a secure, online team portal for follow-up review.
This program is split into two sessions throughout the summer and includes a weekday race series and regularly scheduled professional race clinic instruction.
Want to share the fun?
Family Fun Socials all summer.
Come by and go sailing with friends or family.
It's a riot!
X Boat Prerequisites
- If you have an X-Boat to race or if you have a child that is under 16 that is interested in a summer crewing position, please contact our Program Director at (612) 867-2793 to review details and acceptance into this program.
Next Step Options
- Strongly suggest concurrent Opti Racing for crew
- Adventure Sailing
- Introduction to the 420
- High School Racing (IT STARTS AT 7th GRADE!)
420 SUMMER SAILING
OYC Fleet Racing
AGES: 16-24
420 Spinnaker and Trapeze Class
Prerequisites:
- Prior approval is required for students that have taken Intro to the 420 and 420 Summer Sailing Clinics
- Repeat students of the 420 Summer Sailing
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FLEET RACING AT OYC
Bring a boat or use one of ours for only $15 for each crew as part of a coaching event.
