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Spaces are filling fast for the Need for Speed, an Optimist clinic to be held in the Marlborough Sounds from December 18-21.
While there is a focus on speed, and training / sailing will be on the waters used for the Interislander Regatta, there will also be an accent on fun and adventure. On the first day, for instance, participants will sail their boats across the sounds to the Mistletoe Bay Eco Village where they will be camping in the whare-style accommodation.
Coaching will be provided to suit all sailing levels, and there will also be a coach coming from the United States to provide an international flavour.
The clinic is a four-day course and will be the premier coaching clinic for open Optimist sailors, in the South Island this summer. Up to 30 spaces are available for financial members of NZIODA.
Sailors must be able to independently rig, launch, and retrieve their own fibreglass Optimist and have some race experience at open or green fleet level at a recent major regatta (eg Picton Interislander, Canterbury age groups and/or nationals).
There might be six OWNZ charter boats available for those travelling from afar. Please phone Lisa Edwards on 027 240 5030 for more information.
The cost is $350 per sailor and the close-off date for entry is November 10. Acceptance will be advised by mid-November.
Registrations can be done online at www.qcyc.org.nz/siopticlinic.php and don't forget to provide your T-shirt size. If you loved the food and hospitality of the Interislander Regatta, the same team will be once again working their magic.
Interislander are offering special rates for North Island participants. Please email siopticamp@gmail.com for details.
