Racing Seminars

Ready to get back on the water? Interested in learning about yacht racing but don't know where to start?

Join the 2008 Spring Racing Seminar Series - designed for new racers, new crew & the less experienced sailor. The seminar is being held at the Anacortes Yacht Club - 504 7th Street from 7pm to 9pm. Doors open at 6:30. Seminars are FREE to attend - Cash bar will be open.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - Introduction to Racing: Where to Begin
Full introduction to being a racing skipper, crew, boat, PHRF-NW, PIYA, Safety, gear, liability, sailing, race talk and questions

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - Basics of Sailing: Handling Helm & Crew
Boat Handling/Helming, basic crew duties, communication/sailing terms, weather, race talk & questions, resources

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - Welcome to Racing: Rules of the Road
Racing the course, navigation, boat handling, heavy weather, rig talk, sail handling, beginner's rules, race talk and questions

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - Intermediate Racing: Becoming Competitive
Starting safely, navigating the course, rounding marks, finishing, advanced rules, sail trim, sail changes, race talk and questions

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - Advanced Racing: Now We're Having Fun!
Skipper training, extended rules, handling accidents/damages, when not to sail, dropping out, race talk, JOINING THE CLUB!

Saturday, May 3, 2008 - Andrew Kerr Race Seminar!
Join the Anacortes Yacht Club in an action-packed and hands-on race seminar with Andrew Kerr - professional sailing coach. The seminar will consist of chalk-talk in the clubhouse, on-the-water practice, followed by dinner. Please plan on joining us - details will follow!

For more information contact Andy at Northwest Rigging - Call: (360) 293-1154 or Email: andy@northwestrigginginc.com.