The Advanced Team Racing Clinic is a clinic designed for the high school, junior sailing or college club team racer who wants to raise his/her game to a higher level. The clinic will cover the fundamental attitude, the overall plan and the fine details of execution required to team race at the highest level. These three elements have been the foundation for success for teams in high school, college and at the international level. Topics covered include a complete team racing plan for each boat in every combination on each leg of the course, positioning and boat-handling exercises to execute plays on all parts of the course and starting strategies and tactics. The clinic will include classroom, video, and on-the-water sessions. Sailing will take place in Harvard's fleet of 420 dinghies. Come as a skipper, pair or team. A minimum of 6 boats (12 sailors) is required for the clinic to proceed. No housing is provided.
This clinic is designed for participants who have team raced before and have a basic understanding of team racing theory and techniques. They should be looking to learn the sophisticated strategies and high level execution required to be successful in collegiate team racing. This is not an introductory clinic.
Enrollment
Skippers can register without a crew, although we recommend that skippers come with a crew. If skippers come alone, skippers must be prepared to split their time between crewing and skippering. Crews must come with a skipper.
Space is limited and will be reserved on a first-come first-served basis. A minimum of 12 sailors (6 boats) is required for the clinic to proceed. The first 19 sailors registered are guaranteed a slot. The clinic may be expanded, to a maximum of 43 sailors providing additional coaches are available.
Schedule
This year we are running 2 team racing clinics scheduled for the summer. The first clinic, ATR 2, is a weekend clinic scheduled for the weekend before the CJ Buckley Regatta in Rhode Island. The second clinic, ATR 3 is a three-day clinic scheduled for the third full week in August.
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ATR 2 - 2 days
- August 1-2, Saturday-Sunday
- 8:30-5:00 Clinic at Sailing Center
Fee: $320 per sailor. $290 if registered before July 1.
Clinic Status: registration is open
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ATR 3 - 3 days
- August 18, Tuesday
- 9:00-9:45 Swim Test at Blodgett Pool
- 9:45-4:00 Clinic at Sailing Center
- August 19 - 20, Wednesday - Thursday
- 9:00-4:00 Clinic at Sailing Center
Fee: $435 per sailor. $400 if registered before July 18.
Clinic Status: registration is open
Eligibility
- Must be of high school age. (14+ years)
- Skippers may sign up alone. Although it is highly recommended that you attend with your crew for a more productive clinic.
- Crew must sign up with their skipper.
- Must be able to pass the Harvard Recreational Boating Swim Test.
Registration - Four Requirements
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1.Age
The sailor must be at least 14 years old.
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3.Fee
To reserve a spot, full payment must be made. If paying by credit card, please email us so we can send you a link for payment. If paying by check, make the check payable to Crimson Sailing Academy. Mail all materials to
Crimson Sailing Academy
P.O. Box 335
Belmont, MA 02478 -
4.Swim Test
Harvard regulations require that all sailors must demonstrate adequate swimming ability by passing the Harvard Recreational Boating Swim Test on the first day of the clinic. The test consists of: Jump or dive into deep water. Surface and swim 100 continuous yards using either front crawl or breaststroke while demonstrating rhythmic breathing. Tread water for 2 minutes.
Housing
This is a day clinic only. No accommodations are provided. Housing in the Cambridge/Boston area can be expensive. We recommend booking your housing early. The Internet websites are a good source for deals on hotels.
Cancellation Policy
- Registrations cancelled 30 days prior to the clinic start date will receive a refund less a $50 processing fee.
- Registrations cancelled within 30 days of the clinic will not receive a refund.
Drop off / Pickups
- First day: Sailors must first go to the pool for the swim test. An instructor will meet the sailors in the pool lobby. After the test, the sailors must provide their own transportation to the Harvard Sailing Center. Pick up is at the Harvard Sailing Center.
- Subsequent days: Sailors should be dropped off at or drive to the Harvard Sailing Center and be picked up at Harvard Sailing Center.
Bring to Clinic
Please bring the following personal items to make the experience more enjoyable.
- appropriate sailing clothes required
- a bailer (laundry detergent jug with bottom cut off)
- bathing suit for swim test is required
- sunglasses
- a hat
- sunscreen
- change of clothes
- a towel
- a water bottle
- a notebook and writing implement to take notes
Food
Please bring lunch. Refrigeration is available. Lunchtime is sometime between 12:00 and 2:00 pm.
Valuables
Valuables may be stored in lockers at the sailing center. You must provide your own padlock.
