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Learn to Race

When:Mondays 17:30-19:30
Mondays 15:00-17:00
Summer
Fall
Who:MITNA Regular Members
Racing Members
Boats:Tech Dinghy
Contact:Racing Chair

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The Introduction to Racing class is offered on Monday evenings during the summer, rain or shine. This popular course draws beginning sailors, racers, and many long-time crews looking to move into the back of the boat. The class culminates in a regatta where novice racers can exhibit new skills. The winner becomes the Novice Regatta Champ. There is no need to sign-up in advance for the class- just show up and sign in at the front desk with your name, sail number, and sailing card number.

In this class we cover:

  • Starting
  • Upwind sailing
  • Mark Roundings
  • Downwind sailing
  • Sail trim
  • Roll tacking & roll gybing
  • Very basic rules
  • Very basic strategy
  • Very basic boat-on-boat tactics