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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 and team development camp 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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Receive a 25% discount on each Opti Racing Camp after your fourth class. 

Prerequisites: 
  • Prior approval is required for children that have taken 2017 Intermediate Camp or Optimist Fundamentals
  • Repeat students of the Opti Racing Camps​
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Next Step Options:
  • Adventure Sailing
  • X-Boat Racing
  • Introduction to Spinnaker Handling

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 three sessions throughout the summer and includes a weekday race series and regularly scheduled professional race clinic instruction.

Sign up for all three sessions and receive a 
$50 discount!
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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 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

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