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Advanced Optimist Clinic
Saturday, June 11, 2011 - Registration Form
WHAT: S.M.A.R.T (SailMaine Advanced Racing Team) Optimist Clinic
WHY: Join us for a fun day on the water! Kevin Broome (of FAST), our clinic coach is looking forward to super charging your Spring Opti Sailing. We will be working with you on off-water conditioning, regatta preparation, boat handling, racing strategies, and more. The group will learn new practice techniques, rigging tips, and advanced boat handling maneuvers that will help bring your sailing to the next level.
WHEN: Saturday, June 11th from 10:00am – 4:00pm
10:00pm Meeting: Discuss plan for the day
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Back on the water
3:30pm Sail to shore
4:00pm Departure
WHO: Available to the first 10 sailors to register and pay. We will have 4 boats available for charter for those who do not own an optimist. Otherwise this is a BYOB clinic.
WHERE: SailMaine: 58 Fore St., Portland ME 04101
Contact: Sarah Helming, sarah@sailmaine.org/ 207-650-2085
COST: $50 per sailor – includes fleece hat and lunch (pizza/beverages).
$15 boat charter
Kevin Broome, of Marshfield, MA will oversee the S.M.A.R.T. clinic. Kevin grew up in a sailing family racing in and around Cape Cod. At 27, Kevin spends most weekends coaching the Fort Adam's Sailing Team (both Optimists and Lasers) out of Newport, RI. He has four different active US Sailing certifications in which he interweaves with his personal sailing and coaching experiences. His energy, fun filled approach and passion for the sport inspires his sailors to bring their own sailing to the next level. Still an active racer, Kevin spends his "free" time sailing V15s, lasers and various keel boats.