Coaching Clinic » Tuesday Night Coaching Clinic

Topic: Preparing for the season: Boat Maintenance, Rigging and Fitness.

Presenters: Chris White, Ed Bradburn, Mike Senior.

Blurb: In this session we'll be looking at the areas you can do whilst not sailing to prepare for the season ahead. Topics covered:

- Boat Maintenance. How to weigh a boat. Strategies to remove weight. Options to repair chips and scratches. How to clean and polish a hull and foils. What tools to have in a sailing toolbox / take on the water.

- Rigging. How to measure correct sheet lengths. How to spot ropes that need replacing. How to do a simple splice. What knots should I be able to do quickly blind folded.

- Fitness. What's unique about sailing strength, aerobic fitness and mobility. What are the minimum benchmarks. How to start.

Last updated 3:18am on 4 May 2024