DOUBLE HANDED

STAGE 1 [NB4T] - C420/CFJ *Coordinated effort with LIYC

Beginner to intermediate double-handed class for members from all four yacht clubs on Balboa Bay that aims to provide a foundation in both the C420 [most important doublehanded class in US Junior Sailing] & the CFJ [staple in Southern California Junior/HS Sailing]. Sailors looking to develop their skills to the point where they can comfortably partake in Newport Beach Club 420 Travel Team events are encouraged to participate. In contrast with high school sailing practice, this class will maintain an emphasis on spinnaker work & trapezing. Team racing practice maybe incorporated. Class sessions include chalk-talks, a variety of on-the-water racing drills, practice races, & debrief following derigging.

Please Note

• Regatta registrations & sailor travel expenses are not included in class tuition
• All coaching Fees for Balboa Bay Fleet Schedule/Local weekday events in Newport Harbor included in tuition
• Junior Olympics & CFJ Nationals will include their own additional Regatta Support + Coaching Fees
• We kindly ask that all parents pitch in when we travel including tying down their sailor's boat/ spars/dolly, towing trailers, carpooling, group snacks & hydration, coach lunches & other unexpected challenges that come our way

Requirements: Sailors must complete & pass a swim test, complete & pass a capsize test, own a race-rigged Naples Sabot & U.S.C.G. approved life jacket fit for daily use. Parent must sign up to be parent of the day.

C420 RACING – BY INVITATION ONLY

This program places emphasis on competition at the highest levels and is intended for youth sailors experienced with double-handed dinghy experience with trapeze and spinnaker in a wide range of conditions. It is by invitation only.

NB4T TRAVEL

The Newport Beach C420 Team [founded in 2019] is powered by the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club is devoted to providing first class double handed sailing support. While at home we will run intense practices & hold informative briefings. We will provide a road map for the summer travel schedule, along with group logisitics designed to lower the cost of competition. At regattas we will either help procur a high level coaching or we will send our own. This program will focus heavily on boat set up/rig tune, race tactics, course strategy, and the Racing Rules of Sailing. This is a competitive travel team, and participants are expected to participate in the group's summer regatta itinerary.