Charleston Race Week - April 14-17, 2011
In 2010, nearly 200 boats raced in the annual April race in Charleston Harbor and offshore.
Every year Ondeck Charleston teaches world-class clinics in Performance Boat Handling Techniques prior to and following the races.
OSA's Performance Race Clinics
Ned Goss, partner in Ondeck Charleston, 5-time Fireball National Champion, 5-time N. American Fireball Champion and 2-time U.S. Sailing Team member in the Olympic 49er class, heads an outstanding staff of performance oriented instructors, including Michael Miller, a former U.S. Sailing Team member in the 470 class.
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Ondeck's Performance Boat Handling Techniques Performance Clinics improve seasoned racers' times & performance in leading world-class regattas. OSA's 6 day Performance Clinics target racing techniques and crew coordination methods and are taught on Melges 24, Colgate 26, J 105 and J 109.
Finely tuned crew management plan & coordination increases race performance exponentially. Under expert instruction, learn race crew tactics and communication tips that turn a reasonably decent crew into an exceptional team.
6-day Melges 24 Performance Clinic (divided into two 3-day clinics) taught by the east coast's top performance instructors provides top notch crew confidence and experience for Tactician, Helmsperson, Spinnaker Trimmer, Jib Trimmer and Fore Deck.
The first three days includes boat handling and management, crew teamwork, sail and rig tuning and close quarter maneuvering.
The second three days includes advanced racing maneuvers. The course focuses on tactics, close quarters, upwind, downwind, starting and weight placement in heavy, moderate and light air.
Charleston Race Week Specials:
To receive the following offers, let us know you participated in Charleston Race Week or followed us via On-The-Water Anarchy
Option 1: your best deal if you sign up 4-5 crew members
> Melges 1 Clinic (3 days): $990/person for first 3 people; 4th/5th crew members - No Charge
> Melges 1 & 2 Clinic (6 days): $1890/person for first 3 people; 4th/5th crew members - No Charge
Option 2: your best deal if you sign up 1-2 crew members
> Melges 1 Clinic (3 days): $792/person
> Melges 1 & 2 Clinic (6 days): $1512/person ($1890/person minus 20% Worlds discount)
Next scheduled Melges 1 Clinic: TBA. Call Ned at 874-971-0700
Register for a Melges 24 Race Clinic and receive $100 off Gill Gear on orders over $250
Call: (843) 971-0700