YSF SUMMER DEVELOPMENT SQUAD 

 

The CYCSA SUMMER Development Squad provide sailors with an entry into Youth Sailing Foundation winter training programs. 
Aimed at active club sailors and sailors who are wanting to get involved in the Development youth squad or further there skills and knowledge already being in the squad. The Development Squad allows sailors to continue developing their keelboat sailing skills, gaining a better understanding of racing knowledge and tactics. 
Run over 3 days; the program provides excellent opportunities for sailors to develop and work towards performance squads.

 

Development Squad Objectives

• Provide coaching, theory, and training for sailors to develop their sailing skills for keelboats.
• Improve fleet racing skills using Elliott 7’s.
• Build a better level of boat handling skills using both asymmetric and symmetric spinnakers.
• Develop sound knowledge and understanding of Racing Rules of Sailing.
• Improve tactics to enhance fleet racing skills.
• Introduce basic match racing concepts.
• Gain valuable teamwork experience.

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Day 1 Training Program – Tuesday (1000 - 1600)

• Sail prep including rigging.
• Crew roles and boat mechanics 
• Basic boat handling fundamentals 
• Sailing ropes and knots 
• Theory/Practical  - rules of the road, basic rules of sailing

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Day 2 Training Program - Wednesday (1000 - 1600)

• Develop crew role and boat mechanics 
• Boat control 
• Boat speed and handling - slow speed, build and fast modes 
• Theory - for next day - Race tactics and strategy in fleet racing

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Day 3 Training Program - Thursday (1000 - 1600)

• Further develop crew role and boat mechanics 
• Further develop boat control 
• Further boat speed and handling- slow speed, build and fast modes.
• Fleet racing starts.
• FIne tune 

 

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Key regattas upcoming this year:

• Hobart Australian Open & Youth Match Racing Championships
• Match racing events TBC 2024 - 2025
• SASL: Sat 13 and Sun 14 Dec 2024
• Fred Neill: Sat 12 and 13 April 2025

 

Training will introduce basic fleet/match racing concepts building key skills and knowledge.  Sailors will rotate through all positions developing a well-rounded skill set to enable transition to the Winter Performance Squads.  Development Squad goals include the aim to send teams interstate to compete. Sailors are encouraged to compete on members yachts during the winter series.

Eligibility

 

Sailors who want to join the Development Squad must be aged between 13-18 years old and have demonstrated sailing ability at club level, through a sailing course or sailed in general.  Submit an application of 200 words or less outlining sailing goals and previous sailing experience and ability to commit to the program addressed to Luke Allison -  ysf.coach@cycsa.com.au

 

 

Squad fees – $290 inc. GST.

 

Includes all boat use, coaching throughout the program, YSF Squad Team Shirt and CYCSA. Junior members receive club access, 10% discount on food, drink and merchandise.  Members also receive a 10% discount on future courses.