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COACHES AND SAILORS CLINIC UNDERWAY IN CZECH REPUBLIC

25
Sep 2017

This first ever 420 Coaches and Sailors Clinic in the Czech Republic is taking place from 25- 29 September at Jachetní klub Černá v Pošumav

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Kick-off day on Monday 25 September focused on thekey task of boat preparation and rigging. Under the watchful eye of lead coach, Nikos Drougkas, the sailors and coaches prepared their boats ahead of the morning on-shore session of tacking and roll-tacking. The helms and crews took part in separate sessions, with skills being put to the test with a “blindfold” session.

After lunch, the coaches and sailors took to the water and repeated everything learnt in the morning session. Light, shifty conditions and a bit of a chill proved a perfect test of tacking precision.

Back ashore after supper, a video debrief took place with Nikos and the participants highlighting mistakes and how to improve.

The five day clinic will focus on sharing extensive knowledge and smart methods of transferring learning and techniques to sailors to achieve their training and racing aspirations. The clinic is split into morning and afternoon sessions, with a mix of class room theory and on the water practical, including:

  • Boat preparation
  • Tacking and Gybing
  • Mark Rounding
  • Starting
  • Tactics and Race Strategy
  • Boat Handling
  • Racing Rules of Sailing

Take a read of the 5-day Clinic Programme.

Lead Coach, Nikos Drougkas (GRE) will also introduce the 420 Exercise e-Book and how it can be best used by coaches and sailors. This online training resource is targeted at providing world class training techniques and strategies on Performance Improvement for Coaches and Sailors, and provices a selection of carefully chosen performance training exercises, with accompanying video and commentary to provide sailors and coaches with a step by step path to improving their skills. From covering boat set-up to techniques at mark roundings, strategies and tactics on the startline to gybing in strong winds, the e-Book covers a diverse range of training exercises.

The 420 to the Max video is also part of the 420 knowledge toolkit and introduces a range of specific techniques, demonstrates how to master them in different wind and sea conditions and what to consider when undertaking a range of manoeuvres.

Click here to find out more about the International 420 Class Clinics in 2017.

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