Race Squad

Race Squad
Race Squad is for junior sailors who are strongly committed to sailing and want to accelerate their development. Sailors are expected to compete in most local Wellington regattas, as well as selected away regattas. Race Squad members are also expected to train on Friday nights and race on Sundays as often as possible. Members of Race Squad with the support of their parents, commit to an additional training night on Tuesdays from 4.30-7.15pm


Training Expectations
Race Squad sailors are expected to arrive promptly, rig independently, and be ready for
briefing before each session. There is a strong focus on being regatta-ready through both
on- and off-the-water training, which may include physical training, technical theory, race
strategy, and understanding and applying rules. At major away regattas, sailors compete
against large, strong fleets, and they will learn strategies to support them in these more
challenging conditions.


Boats and Parent Support
Sailors are expected to keep their Optimist in good race-ready condition and may need to
upgrade some parts. Parents are encouraged to be involved and may need to help with
sailing boat maintenance and crew on support boats. Parents may like to become familiar
with Optimist tuning guides and learn how to help their sailors set up their boats for the
conditions. Parents are responsible for organising transportation of Optimists and sailors to events – club trailers can be borrowed if required. It is requested that, for each regatta, one parent take a lead role in co-ordinating the team (transport, accommodation, shared meals, communication).


Sailing Opportunities

  • Tuesday evening Race Squad Training
  • Possible Race Squad clinics prior to big events.
  • Sunday Racing and Friday coaching
  • Take every opportunity to be out on the water that you are offered.


Equipment

  • Warm clothing - wetsuit, thermals, windproof jacket, hat, towel, change of clothes, shoes that will get wet, gloves.
  • Own Buoyancy aid, whistle attached, 
  • Own fiberglass boat with buoyancy bags, mast clamp, bailer, paddle and tow rope.
  • Consider a Race sail and other upgrades. 
  • Sailing Start Watch 
  • Hiking pants/pads - optional
  • Sailing Helmet - optional
  • Notebook and pen

Cost and Terms
Race Squad coaching sessions on Tuesday nights cost $180 per term. This is in addition to
their Friday night coaching fees.

  • Term 1: October–Christmas
  • Term 2: February–April
  • Tuesday Race Squad is always on. Onshore training will take place if sailing is not possible.

Communications

Junior community notices are posted on the Junior Community WhatsApp group; Race Squad will have an additional WhatApp group linked to their Tuesday night Coaching in addition to their Friday Coaching WhatsApp group.  Club information, celebrations and cancelations can be found on the Facebook Group and Instagram Page. The Newsletter, emailed, also provides detailed information, dates and updates.    Please keep an eye on these communication channels to stay in the loop.

PBC facebook  

PBC Instagram  

PBC website

All sailors receiving coaching must be members of the Paremata Boating Club

To register to join Race Squad Coaching Please complete the Registration form below: