Optimist Kish Fleet Sailing

Introducing a new level of sailing in HYC...

 
It has become apparent that there is now an elite group of sailors who are HYC members and to date there has not been a program at an adequately high level for them through the club. That is now changing.
  • There are potentially up to 20 sailors at a high standard in the Optimist Fleet who are members of HYC
  • Need a core program through the club to meet the training needs of these sailors
  • Promote club-based sailing to sustain the needs of sailors over time
  • In these times of Coronavirus, there is a more urgent need to access high level training in Ireland
A High Quality Program
The Kish program aims to further develop the high-level skills already existing in the Optimist Fleet. It is an elite level added above the existing Baily fleet. It aims to deliver excellence in race training and skill development with top level coaches, working towards and culminating at Trials 2021. It is a forum to develop a life-long love of sailing and friendships. Training can optionally be augmented through attending IODAI squad training / ISA training / International Coaching and Events
 
Numbers
Potentially there are up to 20 or more, sailors who may be interested in this programShould a large proportion of these sign up, this will provide excellent comradery and skill development across the group Within the training, we aim for a ratio of 1:6 or less
 
Coaches
The lead coach will be Thomas Chiaix of Dinghy Performance. Thomas will provide mentoring / supervision to all of his team involved in the training. The coaches will all be members of Dinghy Performance training team. Lead coaches who have signed up include Adam Darcy and Dylan Reidy. All coaches and assistants have been endorsed by Thomas Chaix. The coaches will stream the group according to ability to create a stronger group and promote individual progress
 
Format
The program aims to run up to trials 2021. The Autumn term is up to mid December 2020, followed by the Spring term from January to trials. All training will take place in HYC and includes:
  • Weekly full day training on Sundays
  • Once a month, training both Saturday and Sunday
  • For the Autumn term, there will be a three day clinic during the school October Break run by Thomas Chaix
Dates for the Diary up to December 2020

Requirements

  • All Applicants must be Gold Fleet sailors in the IODAI rankings
  • All sailors must be current members of HYC (Junior membership is adequate)
  • One parents must be a member of HYC - Asgard membership is acceptable
  • Sign up is to the full program, regardless of attendance
 
Approximate Costs
This is dependent on the number of sailors that join up….
However approximate costs are estimated at less than €50 per sailor per day sailing…….
Costings will be confirmed within a week of final sign up date
 
Summary
​We are delighted to invite your sailor to join a wonderful opportunity to be part of elite level optimist training in a club environment through the Kish Training Group
Boats can be parked onsite.
 
Training program is complete and comprehensive.
 
We look forward to welcoming you to HYC 2020 - 2021 Optimist Training Program.
 
For further information call Audrey Darby at 0878214872.