No Race Experience dates are currently available.
Sunday morning Race Experience.
Sessions are suitable for one person and run on Sunday mornings from 9.30am to 12.45pm. They must be reserved in advance. They're designed for YDSC Improvers or Novice racers taking their first steps into racing, so you'll need to be confident aboard a small craft and have your own wetsuit or drysuit.
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The experience will usually take place aboard Sharknado, the want2sail Laser Vago which is specially configured so you can swap and change your roll during the race to be anything from a passenger to a 'full on' racing crew using the spinnaker and the trapeze. You'll be able to try everything while you're ashore and then decide what you're comfortable with.
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Sessions are dependant on the weather being suitable for safe and enjoyable racing, so they won't run if it's too windy or there's no wind at all.
You'll be contacted a few days before your Session to confirm that everything is still going ahead or to give you the option to rebook if the conditions aren't expected to be suitable.
Free to YDSC members
YDSC is a registered charity.
A suitable donation of £50.00 for Non YDSC members is suggested for these sessions. Terms and Conditions Apply. Club members don't need to make a donation but sessions are subject to reservation.
Schedule
09.30 Arrival and briefing.
09.45 Help to rig the boat and discover some of the finer points of race tuning. During this time you'll also be introduced to some of the techniques required to manoeuvre the boat quickly as well as some of the more common racing rules you'll come across during the morning.
10.15 Book for lunch and get changed.
10.30 Final preparation and checking the course.
10.40 Head out onto the water to practice some of those techniques.
10.55 Take part in two back to back races!
12.30 Ashore for debrief and lunch :)
Session ends.
Requirements
It's important that the boat, helm and crew are matched correctly to perform at their best during the race, so to take part in a Race Experience Session you must meet the following requirements:
Age:
Min. 12 years old at the time of the Session.
Height:
Max. 188cm (6' 2")
Weight:
Max. 75Kg (12st)
This will ensure optimum boat performance.
Previous Experience:
RYA Level 1 or equivalent qualification or have attended a want2sail Sailing Introduction Session
What to bring
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Bring as much of your own equipment as possible, including:
- A suitable wetsuit or drysuit of your own.
- A hat.
- Suitable footwear.
- A towel.
- Some suncream just in case.
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A buoyancy aid, helmet or gloves can be provided if you require them.
What to Expect
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You'll be going on the water in a championship winning boat to compete in club racing. Expect some physical and mental exercise along with tension and excitement. The starting area will be busy with as many as 30 other dinghies all jostling for the best starting position and manoeuvering in close proximity. That's why racing is fun!
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Around the racecourse you'll be an important part of the racing team both in the operation of the boat and the execution of tactics, but there's only as much responsibility as you want to take. No pressure... unless you want it!
Between the two back to back races, you'll stay on the water to discuss how it's going so far and if improvements can be made in the second race. Then it's time to go into the start sequence again for race two.
Your Race Experience aims to give you an insight into the thrill of racing. Hopefully it'll leave you wanting more!