Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Details
Dinghy Racing Development Program - December/January 2027
10am to 12pm Saturdays, 5, 12 & 19 December, 2 & 9 January 2027
Australian Sailing - Green Fleet Coaching Program
Course information
Registration for this course closes at Sat 26 Dec 2026 09:00.
Dinghy Racing Development Program
This is an extended training program designed for beginner club racers who are keen to improve their racing skills. A minimum number of participants are required to run this program. Register ASAP so we can confirm the program in our training calendar.
Basic overview of what the program looks like:
- Must have completed Start Sailing 1 and Start Sailing 2
- Frequently participate in club racing or would with more skill development - aimed at sailors in the back-half of the fleet
- Must own their own boat (this program is aimed at Sabre, ILCA or Aero sailors)
- Sessions run on Saturday mornings from 10am-12pm (before club racing)
- Syllabus: adjustable to the participants specific goals/needs, but includes sessions on starts, sail trim, rigging for speed, picking wind/tide and using to advantage.
- Cost: $150 for 5 sessions


Program Focus:
Green Fleet is an introduction to coaching and learning to train.
Green Fleet promotes practicing the fundamental skills of sailing, introduces some foundation race skills through training activities in an environment that is enjoyable, without a competition focus.
