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Here is an overview of the essentials start you in the right direction for the beginning of your campaign in a Paralympic class boat. Why not get started today with more time on the water training and commit to some regattas?
First phase- Get into training
- Develop training partners and /or a coach at your home club
- Train on the water regularly every week and start training in the gym
- Take part in a domestic racing circuit 3+ regattas / season incl Sail Auckland
- Attend YNZ training clinics
- Attend first and occasional international events such as Sail Melbourne
- Focus on domestic skills such as boat speed, boat handling and fitness
Second phase- Get into high performance
- Maintain relationships with training partners and coaches
- Increase number of days on the water, and in the gym per week
- Attend all of YNZ’s Training Clinics
- Take part in an international racing circuit including World Championships
- Develop key domestic skills to become world standard
Third phase- Get into excellence
- Maintain relationships with training partners and coaches
- Increase days on the water per week
- Maintain regular gym training, international circuit racing,
- Improve results at international regattas including World Championships - Podium
If you’re underway with your own campaign that fits the description of phase one or two- we hope to see you at the YNZ Hansa Class Training Clinics where more opportunity will be given to learn more and ask questions about how to progress. Alternately contact Jez Fanstone, Yachting New Zealand’s High Performance Director, to discuss your campaign plans and targets.
