What We Do
HRCS trains high-school-aged racing crews and skippers to compete against each other in youth racing series in spring and fall. We teach racing fundamentals, seamanship, leadership and communication skills to stimulate personal development through competition.
Program Includes
- Learn the essentials of racing
- Weekly practices for 3-6 participants per boat
- Compete against other youth teams in Spring and fall Regattas
- Become proficient in spinnaker use
- Learn strategy and tactics then put them into practice out on the water
Skills Taught
- Sportsmanship
- Leardersip
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Advanced sail trim for racing
- Spinnaker use
- Close-quarters maneuvering under sail
When
The race class is scheduled during spring and fall seasons according to enrollees' availability. Contact Program Director Alexe Taylor, at ataylor@hudsonsailing.org for more info.
Course Fee
Fees vary based on number of participants, number of practices, and practice duration
Youth Racing Partners
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Calhoun School
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