Introduction to Sailboat Racing
with Steve Hunt
Sailors of all levels can learn how to get started racing sailboats
90 Minutes
English
Unlimited Access
Join Steve Hunt, a professional sailor and successful sailing coach, as he explains the fundamentals of sailboat racing. Find out how to get started and how to be a great skipper/crew and build a team. Learn how to work together to sail fast, be safe, have fun, and win trophies.
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Who is this online class for?
This class is for all sailors interested in learning more about racing sailboats. Even if you are a beginner sailor, there are opportunities for you to go racing. Steve has spent decades simplifying the art of racing sailboats and this class will show you how easy it is to get started.
List of Topics:
- How to Get Started
- The Basic Format of Sailboat Racing
- Starting Strategies
- Boatspeed 101
- Fundamental Strategy and Tactics
- Crewing and Skippering Basics
- Teamwork Essentials
FUN FACTS ABOUT RACING
IT'S EASY TO GET INVOLVED
Sailboat racing is very common, and it's easy to get involved as a crew on someone else's boat, or as a skipper of your own boat.
BECOME PART OF A COMMUNITY
Sailboat racing is often as much about the community as it is about the sport. Whether it's the shared experience on the water or the socializing that happens after races, sailors build strong bonds within the sailing community.
IMPROVE YOUR SAILING SKILLS
Enjoy the challenge of improving your sailing techniques and developing a heightened awareness of wind patterns, tides, and currents. You'll also improve your teamwork and coordination by handling the sails, adjusting to wind conditions, and maintaining balance and speed. All of which will make you a better sailor.
Your Instructor
STEVE HUNT
Steve Hunt of San Diego, CA is a professional sailor and coach.
With success at the Junior, Collegiate, Olympic, Coaching, and Professional level he has won three World titles and 17 National and North American championships as a sailor.
After earning Collegiate All-American twice and winning the College National Championship his senior year, Steve undertook a 7-year Olympic campaign as part of the US Sailing Team in the 470 class where he won multiple National and North American championships in addition to a Bronze medal at the World University Games.
He then transitioned into professional sailing and coaching high school. Steve is proud to be the all-time winningest high school coach with 12 national titles in fleet and team racing, and leading individual club teams to championships in the 420 class and Youth Championships. In addition to championships, many of Steve’s sailors have gone on to earn All American honors, College Sailor of the Year titles, and an Olympic Medal.
