KINGSTON SAILING FIELD GUIDE

Pre‑Youth Festival ILCA Clinic with 3X Olympic Coach Vaughn Harrison — three days of race‑tuning in Kingston

A concentrated, three‑day technical ILCA clinic at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour in Kingston led by ISA founder and 3X Olympic coach Vaughn Harrison, focused on briefings, on‑water drills and video debriefs ahead of the Sail Canada Youth Festival.

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Pre‑Youth Festival ILCA Clinic with 3X Olympic Coach Vaughn Harrison — three days of race‑tuning in Kingston.

Duration

3 Days

Location

Kingston

Operator

International Sailing Academy

Outing Highlights

THE COACH

Olympic‑level coaching from Vaughn Harrison

Led by ISA founder and three‑time Olympic coach Vaughn Harrison, the clinic promises individualized tweaks and race perspectives intended to produce measurable speed gains for participants at any level.

THE PROGRAM

A day of briefing, tuneups, on‑water training and video debrief

Each day begins with a detailed technical briefing and boat tuneups or shore drills, followed by a full on‑water training session and a complete video debrief to reinforce lessons and adjustments.

THE PRACTICE

Deliberate drills and live racing feedback

On‑water work centers on dynamic, deliberate practice drills, on‑the‑fly feedback and race practice designed to convert coaching points into faster, smarter sailing heading into the Youth Festival.

What the day feels like

What the three‑day clinic feels like

Expect concentrated, repeatable cycles: a morning technical briefing to set objectives, shore time for boat tuneups or drills, prolonged on‑water practice focused on deliberate speed work and racing scenarios, and a video debrief each day to lock in improvements.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who gets the most from this clinic

Youth regatta racersIdeal for sailors preparing for the Sail Canada Youth Festival who want targeted, race‑focused coaching in the days leading into the regatta.

Competitive ILCA sailorsRacers seeking measurable speed and tactical improvements will benefit from the deliberate drills, on‑the‑fly feedback and video debriefs.

Coaches and support crewCoaches or parents looking to deepen their technical understanding and coaching toolkit will find the clinic’s briefings and debriefs highly instructive.

Developing sailors of varied abilityThe clinic is structured to deliver useful, game‑changing speed tweaks and perspectives for participants regardless of current capability.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & dates

This is a three‑day clinic running Sunday, August 17; Monday, August 18; and Tuesday, August 19.

Meeting point

Sessions take place at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour in Kingston, Ontario.

What to bring

Days include boat tuneups, shore drills and extended on‑water training sessions; participants should be prepared for hands‑on boat work and video debriefs.

Registration & availability

Availability is limited; participants are advised to reserve early.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

When does the clinic run?

The clinic is a three‑day program: Sunday August 17, Monday August 18 and Tuesday August 19.

Where is the clinic held?

At Portsmouth Olympic Harbour in Kingston, Ontario.

Who is leading the clinic?

ISA founder and three‑time Olympic coach Vaughn Harrison leads the clinic.

What does each day include?

Each day includes a technical briefing, boat tuneups or shore drills, a full on‑water training session and a complete video debrief.

Is this suitable for my level of experience?

Yes — the clinic offers game‑changing speed tweaks and race perspectives for all participants regardless of their current capability.

Is space limited?

Yes — availability is limited and participants are encouraged to reserve early.