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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.  

OPTI RACING

AGES: Under 8-15
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​This camp is designed for our more advanced Opti sailors that are ready to move into a competitive sailing program while they develop racing skills.  Student athletes will start within the Opti Green Fleet and will receive training as a group while receiving a bi-weekly personal improvement plans. 

Unlike recurrent camp programs, skill development programs will be in place for our athletes as they advance in competency to compete in Red, White and Blue fleets. 

This program includes weekday race series with professional race clinic instruction.
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Fleet Criteria
Green:  Under 16 Participation
White: Under 11
Blue: 11 - 12
Red: 13 - 15
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Sign up for four sessions and receive a 
discount of 25%

Prerequisites
  • Repeat students of the Opti Racing Camps
  • Prior approval is required for children that have taken 2017 Intermediate Camp or Optimist Fundamentals

Next Step Options
  • X Boat Racing
  • Adventure Sailing
  • Introduction to Spinnaker Handling

PARTICIPATE IN OUR WEEKDAY
OSC RACE SERIES! 

Bring a boat or use one of ours for only $10 as part of a coaching event. 
Included is a Team Development Program prior to each race in the series.
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X-BOAT RACING

AGES: Under 12-16
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Sign up early and save up to $65 on all three sessions!
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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 three sessions throughout the summer and includes a weekday race series and regularly scheduled professional race clinic instruction.
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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 Spinnaker Handling

INTRO TO THE 420

AGES: 13+
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This is your chance to jump on board the 420. 

The 420 is a great boat that is the double-handed platform for both high school and collegiate programs around the world.  The 420 is also part of the new Iowa Great Lakes Area Sailing Club's fleet, which is getting kicked-off Fall of 2018. 

This class will introduce you to the specific requirements needed to sail this agile and athletic boat while you are introduced to the opportunities offered by the Iowa Great Lakes Area Sailing Club and made available to our local community schools.

GET READY!

Prerequisites:  
  • Prior approval is required for students that have taken Opti Racing or X-Boat Racing programs
  • Repeat students of the Intro to the 420

PARTICIPATE IN OUR WEEKDAY
OSC RACE SERIES! 

Bring a boat or use one of ours for only $15 for each crew as part of a coaching event. 
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INTRO TO SPINNAKER HANDLING

AGES: 12 +
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Leveraging the course downhill is a great way to make big gains or consolidate within the fleet.  Spinnaker handling is critical skill to master as our young sailors look to their next level, whether in sport boats or cruising. 

This course will review mark rounding rules, downwind positioning, roll-gybing and other technical skills primarily to setting and dousing symmetrical spinnakers in racing conditions.

Many opportunities are available to club race within the keel boat and E Scow fleets at the Okoboji Yacht Club, as well as prepping skills that will translate into high school and collegiate sailing programs.

Prerequisites:  
  • Prior approval is required for students that have taken Opti Racing or X-Boat Racing programs
  • Repeat students of the Intro to Spinnaker Handling Course

CREW U

TRAINING FOR EVERYONE
IN A RELAXED AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
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This is a program are for those interested in competition, teamwork, performance, and building a strategy to win. 

This course will illustrate how the game of sailboat racing is played while demonstrating the skills required for each position on a race boat.​

You will spend time on land gaining a practical knowledge and expectations of a sailboat racing as well as you will get time on the water for a hands-on experience.

​Finally, you will meet Okoboji Yacht Club members, which will build your network to catch a ride in a relaxed and social environment.

SESSION 1
  • The Basic Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS)
  • Identify boat components and the individual differences between boats raced at the  Okoboji Yacht Club and beyond.

SESSION 2 
  • Crew positions and the skills required for each position
  • Essentials of boat handling and crew work

SESSION 3
  • Navigating the race course
  • Understand general tactics and strategy

SESSION 4 
  • Putting it all together on the race course with our capstone event 

Sign-up for all four sessions and receive one session for FREE!
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