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 11^th, Saturday 12^th & Sunday 13^th 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).