Coaching & Tips

The Victorian ILCA Association provides several avenues for ILCA sailors to receive coaching and support to increase their knowledge. The VLA provides opportunity and training for literally everyone. Activate Days at your home club are run to get your fleet moving, providing tips on rigging, boats, tuning and on-water training.

Upcoming training in October 2024

With daylight saving about to start, kick off your 2024 season with quality coaching provided by your association at Royal Brighton Yacht Club.  Note you must be a member to participate (see below to renew or join).

Tue 08 Oct 2024 17:00 — 19:00
Coaching session for ILCA 4 and new ILCA 6 youth sailors at RBYC. Please be rigged and ready to sail at 5 pm, with a finish around 7 pm.

The coach for the evening is Jack Lewis who many of you will know from previous Optimist and ILCA training sessions.  Click here to register.

ILCAVic thanks RBYC for making the ILCA fleet welcome at RBYC.

Tue 15 Oct 2024 17:00 — 19:00
We welcome Casey Imeneo as a new ILCAVic coach. As you would be aware, Casey is a member of the Australian Sailing Team, sailing at world class level, so what a great way to learn the latest techniques in ILCA sailing! Casey is currently only available in October so don't miss this opportunity.  Click here to register.

Sat 19 Oct 2024 09:30 — Sun 20 Oct 2024 16:00
8 races are scheduled for Sail Sandy so what a great event to practice your race skills, and what a great opportunity to discuss race tactics and receive feedback from the ILCA coach for this regatta Casey Imeneo. Dont miss this opportunity for coaching with a world class sailor in a racing environment.  Click here to register.

TIPS CORNER

“May the Force be with you” Read this great article from John jagger on steering your Laser around the course. Click here.

“My Engine”. Another great tips article from JJ on getting your Laser round the course faster. Click here.

Coaching tips from Laser Standard World Champion Stuart Wallace. Click here.