Spinnaker Clinic
Prerequisite: Beginning and Intermediate dinghy or keelboat sailing is highly recommended
Length: Class meets once. Total of 3 hours of instruction.
Equipment Used: RS Venture, 16ft keelboat
Cost:
$65 for Community Members
Free for currently enrolled CI students
This clinic is for the sailor that has a good practical understanding of sail trim and the different points of sail downwind. The asymmetrical spinnaker is a wonderful sail that can make downwind sailing a great experience. Topics that will be covered will include:
- How to rig, set, trim, gybing, and douse the asymmetric spinnaker, and how the helmsman and the crew work together to make the boat go fast.