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SUMMARY:May TY BaseCamp Programme
DESCRIPTION:SailCoach TY BaseCamp – May 2026\, Valencia\, Spain\nSailCoach’s TY BaseCamp has become a long standing and highly respected program among Irish families\, known for providing a unique and transformative experience during Transition Year. Trusted by parents and loved by the students who take part\, it’s widely regarded as a “must” for any young sailor looking to make the most of this special school year. Held at our Valencia SailBase\, the October 2025 edition offers an ideal opportunity to build racing skills\, grow in confidence\, and live independently in a supportive environment. The program is also open to international sailors who wish to join for an extended block of structured training alongside their Irish peers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile originally designed with Irish TY students in mind\, the program is also open to motivated young sailors from other countries who are eager to train alongside their peers. We typically welcome sailors aged 15 to 16\, with a focus on ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 racing. \n\nWhy Join A TY BaseCamp?\nWe understand that many TY students would like to use this flexible school year to advance their sailing skills\, work toward selection for the Irish Sailing Academy\, or simply gain life experience away from home in a structured\, supportive environment.\n\nThe TY BaseCamp is designed to provide a comprehensive experience:\n\nHigh-level ILCA training\nExposure to full-time athlete routines\nSupportive mentoring by professional coaches\nDevelopment of independence\, discipline\, and self-confidence\nAge-appropriate fitness training to support overall well-being\n\nWhether a sailor aims to make the leap to national or international competition or is simply seeking personal growth\, the TY BaseCamp provides the foundation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-Entry Experience\n\n\n\n\nThe TY BaseCamp is designed for sailors who are highly motivated to improve their racing skills and take a meaningful step toward national level performance. While most participants sail ILCA Dinghies\, we also welcome those transitioning from other youth classes such as Topper\, 29er\, or 420. To ensure safety and training values\, sailors should be confident sailing in 16 to 20 knots of wind on the open sea. We value varied sailing pathways and experiences in experience and background—what matters most is a shared commitment to progress and a passion for dinghy racing.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSailCoach’s Coaching Philosophy\nAt SailCoach\, we believe sailing is more than a sport\, and it’s a transformative journey. Our TY BaseCamp focuses not only on sailing performance but also on character development\, resilience\, and life readiness.\n\n\nWe aim to:\nInspire young people through a structured yet adventurous program\nSupport the development of confidence\, leadership\, and decision-making\nEquip students with skills that will serve them well in sport\, school\, and life\n\n\nWe measure success by both sailing progression and personal growth. Our coaches are passionate about mentoring the next generation of sailors and helping them realise their full potential.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe aim to give young TY students an unforgettable experience that will stay with them for life. For us\, sailing is more than just a sport\, it’s a way to help young people grow and learn. While we offer high-quality race training\, we also focus on building character\, confidence\, and self-belief\, both on and off the water. \nAt SailCoach\, we want to make a lasting difference in the lives of the young sailors we work with. We don’t just measure success by results on the racecourse\, but also by the personal progress our TY students make. Our coaches believe that every young person has the potential to succeed and discover what they’re truly capable of. During Transition Year\, we help them develop important life skills that support success in school\, including the Leaving Cert\, and beyond. Our aim is to give them the tools they need for a bright and confident future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA typical day\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach day at TY BaseCamp follows a structured routine designed to help students get the most out of their training\, while also supporting their well-being and independence. \nThe morning begins with students preparing their own breakfast and packed lunch in their shared accommodation\, helping build practical life skills. They then head to the SailBase for a physical activation session led by our in-house Strength & Conditioning coach\, with exercises tailored to suit their age and fitness level. \nBefore heading out on the water\, the coaching team holds a short briefing to set the goals for the day and outline the training plan based on the weather conditions. The afternoon is spent on the water\, focusing on racing skills and boat handling in ILCA Dinghies\, with sessions typically lasting two to three hours.\n \n  \nOnce back ashore\, sailors take part in a recovery session\, which might include light stretching\, swimming\, or even an ice bath\, depending on the day’s intensity. The group then comes together for a debrief to reflect on the day’s training and highlight key learning points. \nEvenings are relaxed and social. Students have dinner together at a nearby restaurant and wind down before lights out\, ready to do it all again the next day. The balance of hard work\, structured routine\, and down time helps students develop discipline\, build friendships\, and stay motivated throughout the camp.\n \n\nBeyond Sailing\nWhile the focus of TY BaseCamp is on developing sailing and life skills\, we also believe it’s important for students to enjoy new experiences and create lasting memories. In the evenings\, the group is fully supervised by our staff as they eat out together in local restaurants\, giving them a safe and structured opportunity to enjoy Spanish culture\, relax\, and socialise in a supportive environment. \nTo keep things fun and varied\, we organise occasional activities like go-karting\, paintball\, “escape room” challenges\, and trips into the city\, where students can explore\, soak up the atmosphere\, and even pick up a few souvenirs for granny. These shared moments add to the sense of adventure\, build friendships\, and give students a well-rounded and unforgettable Transition Year experience.
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LOCATION:Valencia SailBase\, Real Club Náutico de Valencia 46024\, Valencia\, Spain
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SUMMARY:Senior European Championship - Kastela\, Croatia
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 ILCA Senior European Championship will be held in the town of Kastela\, Croatia\, from Friday\, 15th to the 22nd of May 2026. We at SailCoach have been offering “Coaching Tours” for over 30 years. As a result\, we have the experience that brings the confidence you can rely on for this important regatta. \nComprehensive Coaching Package\nBy signing up with SailCoach\, you get a dedicated\, skilled coach who\, in most cases\, has campaigned at the Olympic level. These “Coaching Tours” offer small coaching support groups with six sailors’ as the target group size. We aim to provide a complete package\, including airport transfers\, accommodation\, and outstanding coaching\, with an extra add-on option for an ILCA charter boat. All you have to do is enter the regatta and book your flights\, which could be more straightforward. \nLearning Goals\nAt this Championship\, the SailCoach team will focus on improving your regatta preparation skills. Our coaches will work with you daily\, setting up a structured plan and goals for the upcoming regatta. You’ll learn important details about preparing for events\, ensuring you’re informed and ready. \nAdditionally\, our coaches will teach you how to adapt to the different weather conditions and handle the pressures of high-level competition. A big part of this will be developing and using effective race strategies. You’ll get better at analysing races and refining your tactics\, with our coaches giving you helpful feedback and showing you how to assess your own performance. This coaching will prepare you to compete like leading athletes prepare. \nSuccess in sports doesn’t happen overnight\, it requires a lot of time and effort. With our coaching\, you will have learned the right ways to prepare for a championship. Therefore\, we recommend you continue to train and compete regularly to hone these techniques and skills. \nA typical day\nThe day would start with a morning briefing\, looking over the weather forecasting and communicating anything important from the coaches meeting and specific points to note for the days racing. The SailCoach coaches will offer you coaching support afloat\, such as towing if necessary to get to the starting line. Carry any bags with food and spare parts\, along with a jacket to keep warm between races. \nThe day finishes with a post-race debrief and discussion of the day’s events. In some cases\, our coaches will make briefings individually going around the boat park before or after racing\, depending on the circumstances. We advise our sailors to settle any differences on the water or in the boat park when possible. However\, we will be there to support you during protests if all else fails. \nNumbers will be limited on this coaching tour\, so you are advised to book early. \nProgram: \n13th of May 2026\nArrive at Split Airport (SPU) and be met by SailCoach’s friendly coaching staff member\, who will take you to the accommodation in Kastela\, the venue for this year’s Senior Europeans\, about a 15 minute journey. \n14th and 15th of May 2026\nFamiliarisation days\, SailCoach will be training at the regatta venue for several days before the event. It gives sailors a chance to get over any jet lag and gain valuable knowledge of the area. Our coaches will help you develop a “Game Plan” strategy and provide you with video analysis that may perfect your boat handling and speed. Having the right preparation is a must going into an important championship. These pre-regatta days will also help you get to know our coaches\, a significant advantage when racing begins. \n17th to 22nd of May 2026\nRacing starts in the Senior Europeans\, in what promises to be a tough event. Ahead lies six days of racing\, with the first three being qualifying rounds\, after which fleets get divided into gold\, silver\, and bronze. With the newly allotted fleets fighting it out over the last three days. However\, don’t worry\, SailCoach’s experienced coaching staff will be there with you giving you all the support you need on and off the water to help you reach your goals. \n23rd of May 2026\nAt the end of the event\, a SailCoach staff member will take you to Split Airport (SPU) for your journey back home\, hopefully with a couple of trophies to celebrate your achievements. One thing is certain\, you will have gained valuable experience from this regatta and created lifelong memories and new friends that will stay with you forever. \nILCA U21 Worlds Coaching Tour Package\nThis package includes accommodation in a self-catering apartment and our World Class Coaching. You will also need to budget for flight tickets\, ILCA charter\, food\, pocket money and entry fees. There is a “day coaching” option where the sailors who would like to stay with their parents and have our coaching staff look after everything on the water. \nIf you need an ILCA Dinghy charter\, please let us know when booking\, and we will be happy to give you a special rate when you book this Coaching Tour. \nWe can offer you our total package option for each regatta\, which includes accommodation\, pre-training and venue familiarisation before the championship\, help with registration and measurement and our world-class coaching. On top of this\, you would need to budget for flights\, entry fees\, ILCA Dinghy charter\, meal expenses and pocket money. \nCharter Boat Options\nIf you need an ILCA Dinghy charter for a regatta\, please ask us for our special\, discounted price with this regatta package. \nI hope the above information is helpful\, and if you need any further assistance or would like to confirm a place\, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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LOCATION:Kastela\, Croatia\, Kastela\, Split\, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
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