The Squadron Development Keelboat Program is a performance keelboat training program for both members and non-members aged between 13 - 30 years. The program consists of two squads, the Development Sailing Squad and the Senior Development Sailing Squad. Both squads will introduce participants to performance keelboat racing and enhance their sailing skills to an advanced level.
The Development Sailing Squad (DSS) is open for 13 – 25-year old’s and will be looking to introduce participants to performance keelboats and advanced sailing techniques. The squad will train once a fortnight on the Squadron’s Elliott 7s and will be led by our Head Coach and Senior Members. Members of the squad will have opportunities to compete at development regattas depending on selection. The Development Squad will begin in May 2019 and continue through until August 2019.
The Senior Development Sailing Squad (SDSS) is for sailors of all ages who have a background in competitive sailing or who have progressed through the DSS. The SDSS will have a coached training session every fortnight but are expected to sail every week. There will be a Fitness program will be provided and will need to be followed in the sailor’s own time. Members of the squad will have multiple opportunities to represent the Squadron at performance regattas both nationally and internationally. Those chosen to race at regattas will then have extra trainings leading up to the regattas. The Senior Development Sailing Squad will begin in May 2019 and conclude in March 2020.