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Two Days of O’pen Skiff Race Coaching on Manly Waters
A fast-paced, two-day clinic that sharpens racing fundamentals and technical boat handling for experienced sailors aboard the dynamic O’pen Skiff.
Two Days of O’pen Skiff Race Coaching on Manly Waters.
Set out from Manly for a concentrated two-day clinic that pushes competent junior sailors into the performance pathway. Delivered by experienced coaches and built around the lively, responsive O’pen Skiff, the program focuses on technical development and racing fundamentals so participants return more confident and ready to race.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The O’pen Skiff — light, fast, reactive
The clinic is delivered using the O’pen Skiff class, a dynamic skiff that accelerates learning by rewarding precise handling and rapid adjustments.
Expert-led technical and race coaching
Each program is led by an experienced coach with a clear focus on technical development and racing fundamentals to move sailors into the performance pathway.
Two intense days designed for advancement
This is a concentrated, two-day holiday clinic intended for sailors who have completed foundational levels and are ready to hone skills in a performance-oriented setting.
What the day feels like
What the clinic feels like
The clinic moves quickly: short shore briefings give way to on-water sessions in the O’pen Skiff where coaches run drills, refine technique and practice race scenarios. When conditions allow, sailors spend the majority of each day on the water practicing starts, boat handling and race tactics; if weather prevents sailing the program switches to land-based theory, drills and games so learning continues.
THE BOAT
The O’pen Skiff — light, fast, reactive
The clinic is delivered using the O’pen Skiff class, a dynamic skiff that accelerates learning by rewarding precise handling and rapid adjustments.
THE COACHING
Expert-led technical and race coaching
Each program is led by an experienced coach with a clear focus on technical development and racing fundamentals to move sailors into the performance pathway.
THE PROGRAM
Two intense days designed for advancement
This is a concentrated, two-day holiday clinic intended for sailors who have completed foundational levels and are ready to hone skills in a performance-oriented setting.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this clinic suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a two-day clinic.
Meeting point: Ground Floor, Manly Yacht Club, East Esplanade.
Check with the operator for specific gear requirements for the O’pen Skiff sessions and any recommended personal kit.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who is the 2 Day Race Clinic for?
The clinic is designed for sailors who have completed Level 1 and Level 2 and are ready to advance into the performance and racing pathway.
How long is the clinic?
The program runs over two days.
What class of boat is used?
The clinic is delivered using the O’pen Skiff class.
Who runs the coaching?
Each program is led by an experienced coach focusing on technical development and racing fundamentals.
What happens if the weather is unsafe?
If weather conditions are deemed unsafe for the planned on-water activity, the operator will either switch to an alternate activity or run land-based sessions such as theory, drills and sailing-related games.
Where do participants meet before the clinic?
Participants meet at the Ground Floor, Manly Yacht Club, East Esplanade.