Just in case anyone is interested I thought I would put the details of a Junior/Youth program that will be starting soon.
I believe that if you have equipment that is capable of getting you around a course then they might let you bring your own gear.
BIC Techno Windsurfer Youth Coaching Program Details
Aim of the program is to introduce the participants to high performance windsurfing.
The Youth Coaching Program duration will be 12 weeks
Every second weekend there will be a full day of training with a qualified coach.
A Bic Techno or Niel Pryde RSX sailboard will be provided to all participants in the coaching program..
Youth Windsurfing Program members will be responsible for maintaining the equipment in good racing condition.
Participants will be encouraged to use the equipment supplied for practice in between the formal coaching sessions.
Participants may represent SA in the Aust Youth Championship in Perth in Jan 2009
Cost: $350.00 per person
This fee covers the cost of coaching provided during the program.
Learning outcomes from the program are:
Sailors will be able to sail a windward leeward course competently.
Sailors will be able to rig and tune the equipment effectively.
Sailors will be able to self rescue in the case of adverse conditions.
Sailors will be able to windsurf in a range of conditions.
All youth sailors are invited to register their interest in joining the program
CLOSING DATE for applications is 22 MAY 2008
To register just send your sailing CV to:
BIC Techno Windsurfer Youth Coaching Program
c/- Yachting SA, 300 Morphett Street, Adelaide 5000 or
Email to: yacht_sa@bigpond.net.au
Any enquiries to: John at the Yachting SA office, Ph: 8410 2117
or Brendan Todd, SASI Sailing Program Coach, Ph: 0412597559 or 84166654
Email: todd.brendan@saugov.sa.gov.au
Yeah i got this, seemed like an excellent idea. Havn't had anything like it in SA for quite a while. Natrually i spoke to John and put my name down for it, so as soon as i can get on the water i'll be out there. Be good to sail with some blokes my age hopefully. Aparently they are going to be starting most out from scratch who have sailed in small boats and that, so have an idea on the wind and what not. Should be good fun anyway.
Anyway will be good, looking forward to it. Looking forward to sailing again as well lol, hopefully not to much longer.
Cheers
Bubs
