Registration opens February 1st

 

OPTIMIST, LASER & c420 RACE TEAM CAMPS

 

Opti, Laser and 420 Race Teams are intensive instructional racing camps & programs requiring a significant investment of time and resources by both the participants and their families.   The teams travel to major CBYRA and national events, all the while working with world-class coaches to improve their racing skills and approach to the fun of sailing competition.  

The teams average five days of practice and racing, with some allowance for additional days of travel.

Sailors must provide their own boats for all race teams including the 420 race team. The program consists of practice starting on the weekend prior to Junior Week, participation in Junior Week, and the 7 weeks following Junior Week. 

Optis	Lasers	420s

Enjoy more photos of previous Race Teams: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmWpWe6o and https://flic.kr/s/aHsmQx5ZFS

In addition to practice at Fishing Bay, the Teams travel to regattas throughout the Chesapeake Bay and other regional events. In recent years the teams have traveled to National Championships in New England, Canada, Minnesota and Michigan. A limited number of spaces on club trailers are available to transport boats to regattas. Parents should be prepared to transport their sailor's boats if space is not available on club trailers. Typically, the Teams take 2 days a week off; the remainder of the week is filled with practice, travel, and/or regattas.  

Additional fees/costs in addition to the standard fee rate may be assessed to members of the Race Teams due to unforeseen expenses associated with the Teams' coaches, travel expenses, and equipment. 

All registrants must have prior approval of the Junior Division Commander (juniors@fbyc.net). In the event of the team reaching capacity, preference may be given to prior Race Team members.

To register, please follow the Register Now link on the navigation bar. Program fees are outlined on the registration page. You must have prior approval to register.

 

Opti, Laser & 420 Race Team Schedule
spring clinics	see link to schedule for details
early June	Practices at FBYC on weekends
Junior Week (late June)	Full-day intense practices at Junior Week
late June to mid-August	Practice & Regatta Circuit
Regatta Schedule	see this link
Opti Race Team Management
Opti Race Team Coordinator	Jerry Latell
Opti Race Team Coach	Rachid Dalibalta
Team Capacity	12
Online Registration	Opens - Feb 1. Deadline (if openings available) - June 1

Laser Race Team Management
Laser Race Team Coach	Tom Pellejero
Team Capacity	12
Online Registration	Opens - Feb 1. Deadline (if openings available) - June 1

420 Race Team Management
420 Race Team Coordinator	Adrius Petkauskas
420 Race Team Coach	Tommy Dietrich
Team Capacity	12
Online Registration	Opens - Feb 1. Deadline (if openings available) - June 1

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