Successful 420 and 470 Joint Coaching Clinic held in Buenos Aires
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Oct 2011
The 420 and 470 Classes collaborated last week to provide an international coaching clinic in Buenos Aires. Organised by Fernanda Sestro, 470 helm at three Olympic Games, six experienced coaches delivered a very full 3-day training programme for over 60 sailors.
The 420 and 470 Classes collaborated last week to provide an international coaching clinic in Buenos Aires. Organised by Fernanda Sestro, 470 helm at three Olympic Games, six experienced coaches delivered a very full 3-day training programme for over 60 sailors.
The primary purpose was to facilitate the development of 420 and 470 sailing across South America. In the event, there were participants from seven different nations, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Uruguay, US Virgin Islands, Italy and Spain. The event was lead by Juan de la Fuente (Olympic Bronze Medallist in Sydney 2000), with Fernanda Sesto, Lucas Calabrese (Juan’s current helm), Cristi