This will be a multi-level 29er clinic for both beginner and advanced 29er sailors. New 29er sailors will train with separate coaches to focus on getting comfortable with their boat handling. The advanced sailors will focus on how to use data analytics to improve race performance. We will put GPS trackers on the boat during the races and B Lindsay will show you how to use that information during the post-racing debriefs. The clinic will also focus on getting the most out of your compass and how to use weather forecasting apps.
COACHES:
Catherine “B” Lindsay is a data analyst and sailor from Southern California. Racing boats from the age of 8, she holds two World titles and three US National titles across four different classes. B graduated from Yale with a degree in Statistics & Data Science while campaigning for the 2024 Olympics in the iQFoil windsurfer. She has worked as the data analyst for the US Sailing Team (USST) and consulted on sports analytics for the US Olympic committee and other Team USA NGBs. She now runs Sailytics, a data analysis company. She continues to support the USST as their Performance Data Analyst in the lead up to and in Marseille at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Noah Nyenhuis is an accomplished skiff sailor who has twice represented the United States at the World Sailing Youth World Championships and won the Bronze medal in 2021. Noah and his brother Ian also finished 4th in the Open World Championships (out of 189 teams) and recently they competed in the US Olympic Trials in the 49er. Noah is an excellent skiff coach for sailors of all levels from novice to advanced with an excellent ability to articulate the nuances of boat handling and sail trim. Noah is studying Mechanical Engineering at SDSU.
Antoine Screve won Silver and Bronze medals at the Youth Worlds and 2x gold medals at the US Youth Champs in the 29er. He later sailed for Stanford University and has been coaching youth sailors for 10 years.
Giselle Camet Nyenhuis has competed in the 1992 Olympics, won the Youth World Sailing Championships, won Silver at the Women’s Laser Radial World Championships twice, and has won five US Sailing National Championships. She’s coached sailors at world championships, as well as local clinics, such as CISA and HPYS.
For sailors with a 29er:
You may register with a teammate or you can register solo and be paired with a teammate by the coaches.
For sailors needing use of an HPYS loaner boat:
You must register for the clinic individually but can put on the registration form if you have a preferred teammate. All these applications will be initially listed as “pending" to give the organizers time to ensure sufficient loaner boats and coaches. We may not be able to admit every applicant and will let sailors know if they have been accepted as soon as possible after the application deadline.
Clinic cost is $200/sailor. Late fee of $50 after May 1st, 5:00 PM. Additional fee of $75/sailor for use of an HPYS loaner boat plus damage deposit.
Damage Deposit for teams using an HPYS loaner boat: any SDYC member who pays by club charge, we reserve the right to charge your member account a one-time fee of up to $250 for boat damage. For those paying by credit card, we reserve the right to re-charge your card a one-time fee of up to $250 for boat damage.
Safety: It is recommended that sailors wear a wetsuit and booties. Crews should have properly fitting trapeze harnesses. All sailors will need to wear a rash guard or pinnie over their trapeze harness and lifejacket to ensure that buckles are covered. A Fox40 whistle must be attached to your lifejacket.
Schedule:
Saturday 10AM - 6PM Pizza after debrief
Sunday 10AM - 5PM
Venue: SDYC
Gear: Be prepared to be on the water sailing for 4 to 5 hours. Bring appropriate gear including safety gear listed above plus dry bag with any extra gear and plenty of water and quick, healthy snacks to keep you going!
