
Yawl Training Weekend
April 11 - April 13
Campaign to Win, the inside guide to success in Salcombe.
Olly Turner will lead the weekend, supported by other members of the Yawl Fleet:
This year the focus is on creating a “Campaign to Win” linking strategy, tactics with boat tuning & set up
- Event to be held Friday 11th, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th April 2025.
- Book your entry using SYC’s website, The entry fee is £21 PER PERSON this includes Entry and Saturday Evening meal at SYC , of which £5 goes towards running SYC rescue boats etc.
- Ensure your boat is ready and ideally sailed with same crew prior to the weekend so you can concentrate on racing not fixing your boat !
- Ensure you have warm clothing, drink & food, its early season so can be cold!
- Important: book Sunday lunch on SYC website.
Friday meet at 7pm SYC Chart room ( bring a pad & pencil ) we will be covering:
o Strategic advance at the start & first beat
o Downwind tactics
- Boat speed: set up and general handling, crew position ( understanding drag). This will be supported by photos & video clips.
- Note: if you are planning to eat at club, suggest we aim to eat around 6pm so the chartroom can be free of food !
Saturday: On the water for 9.30am SYC start line:
o Series of mini sprint races, with tips and advice being given from coaches in Ribs
o Tacking on the whistle to sharpen boat handling
o Technique on 720s
o Lunch ( in your boat or ashore, bring your own food / drink)
o Afternoon club racing : Important ensure you have your tracker on as there will be a de-brief in the evening.
Saturday: Evening:
o Late afternoon, Tea and cakes available at the bar
o 6.30pm Meet at the Chartroom, running through highlights of the days racing, some footage and use of tracker data.
o 7.30pm meal ( ensure you have booked).
Sunday: On the water 9.30am SYC start line:
o Series of mini sprint races, with tips and advice being given from coaches in Ribs
o Final race of the weekend.
Sunday: Lunch:
o 1 O’clock SYC Chartroom debrief over lunch (ensure you have booked your pasties etc).