Who should take this course?
This course is for sailors who have some sailing experience and have expressed an interest in learning advanced sailing skills like refining upwind technique, hiking, by-the-lee, and sailing in bigger breeze independently. A 420 Adventure, an Optimist Race course, or a HS Sailing season are recommended before registering for this courses. Generally we suggest students be over 5’ or 110lbs in order to be comfortable in laser.

How are the classes structured?
Racers will train under the racing rules of sailing for practice and will learn to compete in events with other sailors of their talent level in low key learning races. This course will hone each sailors individual talents through a focused look at techniques, tuning, racing rules, and strategy.

Where are the races?
Sailors are urged to participate in the Twin Cities Youth Sailing Series, held on Fridays at various metro lakes throughout the summer. For qualified sailors, travel to out of state regattas is also available and encouraged. Tuition fees cover training at the sailing center and coaching at regattas. Fees for Twin Cities Youth Sailing registration, travel, and additional regattas are not included. Sailors are also encouraged to participate in casual racing after class on Tuesday nights. Coaches get on the water along with our local adult fleets - don’t miss the chance to participate in our sport at large.

Do we need a boat?
Boats will be provided if registering for the (WS boat) option. If you have your own laser, please register for the (BYO boat) option and we will provide storage space free of charge for the duration of the course.