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Spaces are still available for the Summer Sailing Camp at Kawau Island hosted by the RNZYS. Young Sailors between 14 – 20 years of age are invited to join in the fun this December.
The dates:
- Week One: Monday 5th – Sunday 11th December
- Week Two: Sunday 11th – Saturday 17th December
Cost:
- $750 per person includes, boats, coaching, transport to Kawau, accommodation & food.
If you wish to enter a team or individual please email stucker@rnzys.org.nz for your entry and registration forms.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HISTORY
We warmly invite your young sailors to participate in this year’s RNZYS NESPRESSO National Youth Training Weeks at Kawau Island. This presents a unique opportunity for young sailors to take advantage of the Squadron’s world-renowned youth training programme which has been training champion sailors for twenty-nine years. Established in 1989 the National Youth Training Week gives young sailors the opportunity to receive intensive theoretical and practical instruction in the various aspects of competitive keelboat racing in a disciplined environment.
YACHTS
The fleet of 10 Elliott 7m training boats owned by the RNZYS Youth Training Programme are used. These purpose-built training keelboats utilise both spinnakers and gennakers; poles and prods, providing extra challenges and a wider skill base for all trainees.
TRANSPORT
Crews are required to meet at the Squadron Clubrooms at 11.30am for midday departure on
Monday 5th December, to travel by bus to Sandspit (eta Sandspit wharf 1pm) then by boat to Kawau Island.
On Sunday 11th December the trainees will sail the Elliott 7’s back to Westhaven Marina. Their ETA at the Squadron is 3pm. All teams are responsible for their own travel costs to and from the Squadron.
DAILY SCHEDULE
0800hrs Breakfast and Briefing 0900hrs Sailing begins (lunch is delivered on the water)
1700hrs Racing ends & De-rigging 1800hrs De-briefing and Dinner
COACHING
Coaching during the week is under the guidance of RNZYS Coach & Training Manager, Guy Pilkington and supported by Graduates, Members & Staff.
TRAINEES
Trainees must be between 14 and 20 years of age and must have a reasonable standard of sailing competency and experience. Crews consist of four sailors - helm, main, trim & bow.
FEES
$750 (incl. GST) per person or $3,000 (incl. GST) per yacht club team.
This fee includes transportation from the RNZYS Clubrooms to Kawau Island, Elliott 7m training yachts, coaching staff, accommodation at Kawau Island and meals.
MEALS
Three meals will be provided each day. Please advise staff of any special dietary requirements.
WHAT TO BRING
Sleeping bag & an air mattress or camp bed. Toiletries, towel, sunblock, etc
Crews will be sleeping in tents on the lawn at Lidgard House. Females will be in separate accommodation.
Drink bottle Wet weather gear, sailing gloves & footwear
Warm clothing Life jacket (mandatory)
Further Information
Please contact Sara Tucker
Work 09 360 6811 | 021 271 9286 | stucker@rnzys.org.nz
