| prior knowledges | Participants are expected to be able to safely perform the following maneuvers on a similar boat in winds of up to 4: tacking, gybing, beating, head into the wind, lying to and buoy overboard, as well as having basic knowledge of gennaker/spinnaker sailing. .Regatta experience is recommended! |
| dates & prices |
07.04. - 4 places still available, 14.04. - just 1 place available |
| duration | sunday to friday, all day. |
| course schedule |
Welcome on Sunday at 10 a.m. in the clubhouse. A maximum of 4-5 participants per boat will be trained and trained over six days. Practice and theory are closely linked together every day. The meeting point is always at 10 a.m. in the clubhouse for the theory unit (around 1 hour) and then training on the water (around 5-6 hours). Possibly subsequent maneuver analysis (about 1 hour). The highlight and conclusion of the regatta for the “Pollensa Racing Cup” will take place on Friday. The course confirmations will be presented at a cozy get-together as part of the closing ceremony in the clubhouse. Minimum number of participants: 8 |
| course content | short and longer regatta training regattas, analysis of tacking and gybing techniques, training starts and buoy rounding with video help, tactics, strategy, trim and sail settings, crew work |
| coach | Lutz Patrunky is a professional sailor and sailing coach. Three-time Olympian, participant in the America's Cup and multiple German champion. As a coach, he won 8 world championship titles and trained 7 Olympians. National coach in Germany and Austria, head sailing coach for Switzerland at the Olympic Games Barcelona 92. |
| recommendes clothing/equipment |
It is essential to wear boat shoes or sneakers due to the risk of injury. Sporty, comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather. From October to April we recommend rain protection (jacket, trousers, shoes), in May, June and September a thin rain jacket/windbreaker. Plus sailing gloves, glasses strap and sunscreen with a high SPF. Sales and rental of sailing and surfing equipment in our shop . Life jackets are available in sufficient numbers and in a variety of sizes and are included in the course prices. |
