The Green Fleet Squad is targeted at sailors aged 8-14 years old, who have recently completed the Sunday Tackers program and are looking for a fun introduction to racing Optimist. Sailors are expected to have a good grasp of the fundamentals of sailing, competent boat handling skills, ability to rig their own dinghy and an understanding of the basic racing rules.

On-water sessions will focus on developing an intermediate standard of boat handling skills in the Optimist and develop an understanding of race strategy.

Sailors need to be finacial RSYS Youth Members and own their own Fibreglass Optimist to be a part of the program. Parents are required to volunteer on a regular basis throughout the season.

If you are a parent registering for your child, you MUST register with your child's details not your own. 

Don't forget to also register for the Dinghy Racing Series through Sailsys. The link to register for this can be found on the Dinghy Squads webpage. Supported events and regattas are posted on the Notice of Program on the Dinghy Squads page. 

 

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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.