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Pre U21 Worlds Training Camp, Valencia SailBase
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-28 | Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia 46024, Valencia, Spain
Join SailCoach for an exciting Pre ILCA 4 Worlds Training Camp at our Valencia SailBase, designed to provide a platform for sailors aged 15 and over who are preparing for this year’s ILCA 4 World Championships.
What’s involved
The Pre-Worlds Training Camp is designed to help improve boat preparation with the most recent developments in the class, sail settings, and advanced boat handling skills, including roll-tacking, roll-gybing, and mark roundings. The Pre-Worlds Training Camp will look hard at developing upwind and downwind speed with extensive video analysis.
At SailCoach, we have a strong belief in the multi-national training concept, which we pioneered many years ago. As a result, this intensive nine-day training program offers sailors the chance to challenge themselves against competitors from various countries. Additionally, it provides young sailors with a unique opportunity to receive coaching from highly experienced ILCA dinghy coaches, some of whom have been part of the Team SailCoach squad at multiple Olympic events.
The clinic’s daily schedule will combine classroom lessons with on the water exercises offering healthy competition and is followed up with a debriefing of tactical and strategy situations. Sailors will receive individual attention both on the water and with video analysis.
A typical day
Depending on the weather conditions, the day will start with a physical training warm-up session, sometimes before breakfast and sometimes after. These physical training sessions will be conducted by our in-house fitness coaches, with care being taken that the exercises are suitable for that age group and to ensure the safety of the sailors taking part in the sessions. This will be followed by a briefing on what the coach plans for the days sailing sessions, pointing out the areas where the coach intends to focus, taking into consideration the prevailing weather conditions.
After lunch, there will be a debrief on the morning session, followed by a briefing for the afternoon session. Depending on the venue and the weather forecast, the coach may decide to run one longer session instead of two shorter sessions.
The fitness coach will take control of the group again after sailing, running a cool down session which sometimes involves an ice bath or a swim. Again, depending on the venue, there will be a debrief on the days activities either before or after dinner. There will be some time set aside in the evening to relax before bed… the next day, it starts all over again!
SailCoach hopes you’ll be as excited as we are about this Pre-Worlds Training Camp. You will meet people from around the world who, like you, who are “mad about sailing” and will become life-long friends in our sport.
Program:
10th June 2024: (arrival day)
Arrive into Valencia Airport (VLC) between 08:00 hrs and 22:00 hrs and be met by one of SailCoach’s friendly staff. They will take you to the Reial Club Nàutic de València, the venue for this ILCA 4 Half Term Clinic.
11th to 27th June 2024:
The Pre-Worlds Training Camp daily schedule will start each morning with a group briefing at 10:00hrs at our Valencia SailBase and finish at 17:30hrs.
28th June 2024: (departure day)
SailCoach staff will drop you off at Valencia Airport between 08:00 hrs and 22:00 hrs for your journey home after some quality training. There will also be an option to travel with SailCoach to Viana do Castelo, Portugal for the Worlds.
Please note: Sailors participating in this training camp have the option to spend two rest days at the Valencia SailBase before departing to join the ILCA 4 World Championship Coaching Tour on the 30th of June 2024.
Regarding transportation from Valencia to Portugal, we’re arranging for them to fly together on the same flight from Valencia to Porto with a coach from our team who will be with them on the flight. When they land at Porto airport, a SailCoach minibus will be there to pick them up and take them to Viana do Castelo the venue for the ILCA U21 Worlds.

May T Y Programme - Valencia
2024-05-11 - 2024-06-30 | Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia 46024, Valencia, Spain
SailCoach has created the May TY BaseCamp with Irish school students in mind. However, we extend a warm welcome to sailors from other countries who wish to join this group of 15 and 16-year-olds, focusing on ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 sailing. Our TY BaseCamp is offered four times annually in March, June, October, and November, based at our SailBases in Malta and Valencia. These Mediterranean SailBases serve as our home for ILCA and Optimist sailors who are passionate about our sport.
We understand that a number of TY students would like to use this flexible school year to develop their sailing skills and perhaps get to the required standard to be selected for the Irish Sailing Academy or just learn about life away from home.

The SailCoach TY BaseCamp program offers a unique educational opportunity, allowing young sailors to immerse themselves in the world of ILCA sailing. This firsthand experience provides valuable insights into the daily routines and practices of top-level coaches and full-time sailors on our team, fostering character building and personal growth. It often comes as an eye-opener for club level ILCA sailors, as they witness the dedication and commitment required to excel in this sport.
During the program, participants can expect a rigorous schedule, with ILCA coaching sessions conducted 5 to 6 days a week. They will have the privilege of training alongside experienced peers, benefiting from the camaraderie and competition that this environment fosters. Additionally, our in-house strength and conditioning coach will be available to guide them in improving their fitness levels, ensuring they are well prepared to meet the demands of ILCA Dinghy sailing while developing valuable life skills.

Pre Clinic Entry Experience

The TY BaseCamp welcomes sailors with a strong motivation to enhance and refine their racing skills, aiming to take a substantial leap toward elevating their national standards. Participants are not restricted to regular ILCA Dinghy sailors; we extend our invitation to those originating from national youth classes such as Topper, 29er, and 420. However, it is essential that they possess the capability to sail in 18 to 20 knots of wind on the open sea. Our program values diversity and embraces sailors from various backgrounds and experiences who share a common goal of advancing their racing abilities.

SailCoach’s Coaching Philosophy

We are dedicated to inspiring young individuals through an unforgettable adventure that leaves a lasting imprint on their lives. Sailing transcends the realm of leisure activity, it serves as a powerful catalyst for personal transformation. Our goal extends beyond providing top race training, it encompasses the development of character, confidence, and self-esteem, both on and off the water.
At SailCoach, we are committed to making a lifelong impact on everyone we encounter. We measure our success not solely by sailing achievements but also by the personal growth and achievements of our TY students. Our coaches are firm believers in the potential of all young people to succeed and realise their true capabilities. During their school transition year, we aim to equip them with a valuable set of life skills, enabling them to excel in various aspects of life, including academic success in the Leaving Cert. Our goal is to empower them for a bright and promising future.

A typical day

The day will start at 08:30, with students making their breakfast and packing lunches for the day in their TY apartment, then meeting at 10:30 at the SailBase for a physical training activation session. These physical training sessions will be conducted by our in-house S&C coaches, with care being taken that the exercises are suitable for that age group, ensuring their safety.
A briefing will follow what the coach plans for the day’s sailing sessions and point out the areas where the coach intends to focus, considering the prevailing weather conditions. After a short lunch, students will go afloat for the race training session, which could last between two to three hours, again depending on the weather forecast.

After sailing, the S&C coach will take control of the group, running a recovery session that sometimes involves an ice bath or swims. There will be a debrief on the day’s activities either before or after dinner at a local restaurant. There will be some time set aside in the evening to relax before bed by 22:30… then it will start all over again.

Pre ILCA 4 Europeans Clinic - (Valencia)
2024-03-25 - 2024-04-03 | Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia 46024, Valencia, Spain
Pre-Clinic Entry Experience
The focus of this Pre ILCA 4 Europeans Clinic is set up to provide a platform for sailors attending the ILCA 4 European Championships who have been active in their national youth sailing circuits or Optimists sailors who would like to make the transition to the ILCA Dinghy. Or for talented club sailors aged 15 and over.
What’s involved
The clinic is designed to help improve boat preparation with the most recent developments in the class, sail settings and advanced boat handling skills, including roll-tacking, roll-gybing and mark roundings. This ILCA 4 Clinic will look hard at developing both Upwind and Downwind speed with extensive use of video analysis.
SailCoach believes strongly in the multi-national training concept which we developed many years back, therefore this clinic of hard training will give sailors the opportunity to push themselves hard against competitors from other countries.  It will also provide young sailors with the opportunity to be coached by the most experienced ILCA coaches available, including coaches who have been members of the Team SailCoach squad at different Olympics.
The clinic’s daily schedule will combine classroom lessons with on the water exercises offering healthy competition and is followed up with debriefing of tactical and strategy situations. Sailors will receive individual attention both on the water and with video analysis.
A typical day
Depending on the venue, the day will start with a physical training warm-up session, sometimes before breakfast and sometimes after. These physical training sessions will be conducted by our coaches, with care being taken that the exercises are suitable for that age group and to ensure the safety of the sailors taking part in the sessions. This will be followed by a briefing on what the coach plans for the days sailing sessions, pointing out the areas where the coach intends to focus, taking into consideration the prevailing weather conditions.
Depending on the venue and the weather forecast, the coach may decide to run one longer session instead of two shorter sessions.
The coaches will take control of the group again after sailing, running a cool-down session which sometimes involves an ice bath or swim. Again, depending on the venue, there will be a debrief on the days activities either before or after dinner. There will be some time set aside in the evening to relax before bed… the next day, it starts all over again!
Program:
25th March 2024: (arrival day)
Arrive into Valencia Airport between 08:00 hrs and 22:00 hrs and be met by one of SailCoach’s friendly staff. They will take you to the Club Nautical Valencia, the venue for this Pre ILCA 4 Europeans Clinic.
29th March to 3rd April 2024:
The Pre ILCA 4 Europeans Clinic daily schedule will start each morning with a group briefing at 10:00hrs at our Valencia SailBase in Club Nautica and finish at 18:00hrs.
3rd April 2024: (departure day)
SailCoach staff will drop you off at Valencia Airport between 08:00 hrs and 22:00 hrs for your journey home after some quality training or fly with us to Trieste Airport, Italy, for the ILCA 4 Europeans.
We Take Our Responsibilities Seriously
• All our coaches are qualified, and CRB cleared for child safety
• Each clinic will have a nominated child welfare officer on site
We hope the above will maximize enjoyment and progression whilst balancing the need to have as much time on the water training.
SailCoach hopes you’ll be as excited as we are about this Pre ILCA 4 Europeans Clinic. You will meet people from around the world who, like you, are “mad about sailing” and will become life-long friends in our sport.

Spanish Europa Cup
2024-03-04 - 2024-03-11 | Pollença, Pollença, Mallorca, Spain
Welcome to the 2024 Spanish Europa Cup Coaching Tour.
Join us from the 4th (arrival day) to the 11th (departure day) of March 2024 for what promises to be an exciting event supported by our world-class coaching, providing you with an excellent learning experience. The tour begins with three days of intensive pre-regatta training in the stunning Bay of Polllença. Our experienced coaches will provide comprehensive guidance to help you sharpen your skills and prepare for the upcoming Europa Cup challenge.

Comprehensive Coaching Package
By 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.
Learning Goals
At 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.
Additionally, 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.
Success 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.
A typical day
The 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.
The 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.
Numbers will be limited on this coaching tour, so you are advised to book early.

Program:
4th March 2024
Arrive at into Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) and be met by SailCoach’s friendly coaching staff member, and they will take you to Reial Club Nàutic Port de Pollença, the venue for this year’s Spanish Europa Cup.
5th to 7th March 2024
Before the event, we will have three familiarisation and coaching days at the regatta venue, with SailCoach’s experienced coaches will aim to help you become familiar with the local conditions and gain valuable knowledge about the race area. Our coaches will assist you in developing a race strategic “Game Plan” and offer video analysis to improve both your boat handling and speed, as adequate preparation is crucial for a successful regatta. Additionally, these pre-regatta days will allow you to get to know our coaches, which will give you a significant advantage once the racing begins.
8th to 10th March 2024
Racing starts in the Spanish Europa Cup, in what promises to be a tough event, ahead lies four days of tough racing. 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.
10th or 11th March 2024
At the end of the event, a SailCoach staff member will take you to Palma de Mallorca Airport 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.
For this regatta, we can provide two options for airport transfers:
Evening transfer on the 10th of March, immediately after the regatta.
Morning transfer on the 11th of March.
Please let us know your preferred option when making your booking.
Spanish Europa Cup Coaching Tour Package
The package comprises airport transfers, accommodation, and our World Class Coaching. Please note that flight tickets, ILCA charter, entry fees, and pocket money should be budgeted separately.
Charter Boat Options
If you need an ILCA Dinghy charter for a regatta, please ask us for our special, discounted price with this regatta package.
I 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.

Optimist High-Performance Clinic (Malta)
2024-02-10 - 2024-02-17 | Malta SailBase, ℅ Royal Malta Yacht Club,, Ta' Xbiex, Malta
Introducing the Optimist High-Performance Clinic, a unique opportunity for young sailors in full-time education to maximise their sailing potential during the half term school holidays.
Overview:
Join SailCoach’s Optimist High-Performance Clinic, specially designed to provide quality sailing time for Optimist sailors during school holidays. Led by experienced coaches renowned for their ability to inspire and prepare young sailors, this clinic takes place at our Malta SailBase, offering optimal sailing conditions year-round. With top of the range Winner Optimists and specialised coaching, participants will gain valuable hours on the water to enhance their speed and sailing techniques.
Objectives:
We understand that high performance comes from dedicated hours on the water. Our clinic aims to provide precisely that, with expert coaches guiding sailors to become smarter and faster Optimist sailors. Through on the water drills to improve boat handling, focused racing training to enhance race strategy, video analysis with targeted feedback, and engaging learning experiences, we’ll equip participants with the skills and knowledge to excel.
Pre-Entry Experience:
This clinic is tailored for boys and girls aged 8 to 15 who have been racing for at least two years and are ready to embark on international competition or enhance their sailing skills for success on their national circuit.
The Program:
10th February 2024: (arrival day)
Arrive at into Malta International Airport (MLA) and be met by SailCoach’s friendly coaching staff member, and they will take you to your hotel or SailCoach’s Malta SailBase at the Royal Malta Yacht Club, the venue for the Optimist High-Performance Clinic.
11th to 16th February 2024 (clinic days)
From the 14th to the 19th of August, each day of the Optimist High-Performance Clinic will feature a group briefing at 10:00 hrs in the Royal Malta Yacht Club, followed by comprehensive training activities until 17:30 hrs.
17th February 2024: (departure day)
SailCoach staff will drop you off at Malta Airport between 08:00 hrs and 22:00 hrs for your journey home after some quality training.
Booking Information:
To participate in the Optimist High-Performance Clinic at our Malta SailBase, located at the Royal Malta Yacht Club, from the 11th of February to the 16th of February 2024, we offer a comprehensive package price. This includes airport transfers on designated arrival and departure dates from Malta Airport (MLA), fitness training, Optimist charter and our world-class coaching. Additional expenses to consider are flights, accommodation, meals, and pocket money.
Please Note: We provide free airport transfers on designated days, and transfers outside these days and times may incur a fee of approximately €20 for city centre hotels by airport taxis.
Discover the transformative power of our coaching by joining us for the Optimist High-Performance Clinic, and let us help your young sailor improve their skills and become a much better Optimist sailor.

January TY BaseCamp (Valencia)
2024-01-12 - 2024-01-31 | Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia 46024, Valencia, Spain
SailCoach has designed this January T Y BaseCamp for Irish school students. However, other sailors from other countries are also welcome to join this group of 15 and 16 year olds sailing ILCA 4 and ILCA 6. The TY BaseCamp runs four or five times a year in the months of January, March, June, October and November from our Malta and Valencia SailBases. We run the programme from our Mediterranean SailBase in Malta and Valencia, where we have our SailBase for all kinds of ILCA and Optimist sailors.
We understand that a number of TY students would like to use this flexible school year to develop their sailing skills and perhaps get to the required standard to be selected for the Irish Sailing Academy or just learn about life away from home.

The Transition Year programme exposes sailors to the culture of a professional ILCA sailor, allowing them to see firsthand how things are done by the full-time sailors on our team. Their lifestyle alone is an eye-opener for most club-level ILCA sailors. In this environment, the days are filled with ILCA coaching 5 or 6 days a week, with good training partners and quality time with our in-house strength and conditioning coach to work on fitness levels.

Pre Clinic Entry Experience

This TY BaseCamp is intended for highly motivated sailors who want to improve and hone their racing skills to make a significant step forward towards improving their national standards. They don’t necessarily need to be regular ILCA Dinghy sailors, and they can come from national youth classes such as Topper, 29er and 420. However, they should be capable of sailing in 20 kn of wind on the open sea.

SailCoach’s Coaching Philosophy

We endeavour to inspire young people with an unforgettable adventure that makes a lifelong impact. As you may know, Sailing is more than just a leisure activity, it is a catalyst that can transform people’s lives. Not only will we give the TY students the very best race training, but we’ll also help them build confidence and self-esteem, both on and off the water.
We aim to have a lasting, lifelong impact on everyone we meet. At SailCoach, we measure our success by our student’s achievements. We remain committed to providing TY students with outstanding coaching while building essential life skills. The SailCoach coaches believe that all young people have the ability to succeed and realise their real potential – we aim to ensure that they have that opportunity during their transition year, developing a set of skills to help them achieve, amongst other things, good grades in the leaving cert.

A typical day

The day will start at 08:30, with students making their breakfast and packing lunches for the day in their TY apartment, then meeting at 10:30 at the Royal Malta Yacht Club for a physical training activation session. These physical training sessions will be conducted by our in-house S&C coaches, with care being taken that the exercises are suitable for that age group, ensuring their safety.
A briefing will follow what the coach plans for the day’s sailing sessions and point out the areas where the coach intends to focus, considering the prevailing weather conditions. After a short lunch, students will go afloat for the race training session, which could last between two to three hours, again depending on the weather forecast.

After sailing, the S&C coach will take control of the group, running a recovery session that sometimes involves an ice bath or swims. There will be a debrief on the day’s activities either before or after dinner at a local restaurant. There will be some time set aside in the evening to relax before bed by 22:30… then it will start all over again.

2024 ILCA 6 Women's World Championship
2023-12-30 - 2024-01-09 | Mar del Plata, Yacht Club Argentino, 7600, Av. Altair y Vito Dumas Puerto,, Mar del Plata,, Argentina
The 2024 ILCA 6 Woman’s Worlds will be held at Yacht Club Argentino, Mar del Plata, Argentina from Wednesday, the 3rd of January to Wednesday the 10th of January 2024. As you may know we at SailCoach have been offering “Coaching Tours” for over 28 years. As a result, we have the experience that brings the confidence you can rely on for this important regatta.
Comprehensive Coaching Package
By 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.
Learning Goals
At 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.
Additionally, 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.
Success 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.
A typical day
The 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.
The 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.
Numbers will be limited on this coaching tour, so you are advised to book early.
Program:
30th December 2023
Arrive at Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport (link to find your way to Mar del Plata). Once you arrive in Mar del Plata, a member of SailCoach’s friendly coaching staff will meet you and take you to Yacht Club Argentino, where the regatta is being held.
31st December 2023 to 4th January 2024
Familiarisation 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 some 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.
5th to 10th January 2023
Racing starts in the ILCA 6 Woman’s Worlds, 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 new 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.
11th January 2024
A member of the SailCoach staff will drop you off at Mar del Plata Airport for your journey home, hopefully with a trophy or two under your belt. One thing is for sure, you will have gained a lot of experience in these major championships and have sweet memories that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
ILCA 6 Woman’s Worlds Coaching Tour Package
This package includes accommodation in a self-catering apartment or hotel and our World Class Coaching. You will also need to budget for flights, an ILCA charter boat, food, pocket money and entry fees.
There is a “day coaching” option where sailors that would like to stay with their friends or family and have our coaching staff look after everything on the water.
To book a place and get a price for this Coaching Tour, please e-mail us with this link:-
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Frequently Asked Questions

November TY BaseCamp (Valencia)
2023-11-11 - 2023-11-30 | Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia 46024, Valencia, Spain
SailCoach has created the November TY BaseCamp with Irish school students in mind. However, we extend a warm welcome to sailors from other countries who wish to join this group of 15 and 16-year-olds, focusing on ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 sailing. Our TY BaseCamp is offered four times annually in March, June, October, and November, based at our SailBases in Malta and Valencia. These Mediterranean SailBases serve as our home for ILCA and Optimist sailors who are passionate about our sport.
We understand that a number of TY students would like to use this flexible school year to develop their sailing skills and perhaps get to the required standard to be selected for the Irish Sailing Academy or just learn about life away from home.

The SailCoach TY BaseCamp program offers a unique educational opportunity, allowing young sailors to immerse themselves in the world of ILCA sailing. This firsthand experience provides valuable insights into the daily routines and practices of top-level coaches and full-time sailors on our team, fostering character building and personal growth. It often comes as an eye-opener for club level ILCA sailors, as they witness the dedication and commitment required to excel in this sport.
During the program, participants can expect a rigorous schedule, with ILCA coaching sessions conducted 5 to 6 days a week. They will have the privilege of training alongside experienced peers, benefiting from the camaraderie and competition that this environment fosters. Additionally, our in-house strength and conditioning coach will be available to guide them in improving their fitness levels, ensuring they are well prepared to meet the demands of ILCA Dinghy sailing while developing valuable life skills.

Pre Clinic Entry Experience

The TY BaseCamp welcomes sailors with a strong motivation to enhance and refine their racing skills, aiming to take a substantial leap toward elevating their national standards. Participants are not restricted to regular ILCA Dinghy sailors; we extend our invitation to those originating from national youth classes such as Topper, 29er, and 420. However, it is essential that they possess the capability to sail in 18 to 20 knots of wind on the open sea. Our program values diversity and embraces sailors from various backgrounds and experiences who share a common goal of advancing their racing abilities.

SailCoach’s Coaching Philosophy

We are dedicated to inspiring young individuals through an unforgettable adventure that leaves a lasting imprint on their lives. Sailing transcends the realm of leisure activity, it serves as a powerful catalyst for personal transformation. Our goal extends beyond providing top race training, it encompasses the development of character, confidence, and self-esteem, both on and off the water.
At SailCoach, we are committed to making a lifelong impact on everyone we encounter. We measure our success not solely by sailing achievements but also by the personal growth and achievements of our TY students. Our coaches are firm believers in the potential of all young people to succeed and realise their true capabilities. During their school transition year, we aim to equip them with a valuable set of life skills, enabling them to excel in various aspects of life, including academic success in the Leaving Cert. Our goal is to empower them for a bright and promising future.

A typical day

The day will start at 08:30, with students making their breakfast and packing lunches for the day in their TY apartment, then meeting at 10:30 at the SailBase for a physical training activation session. These physical training sessions will be conducted by our in-house S&C coaches, with care being taken that the exercises are suitable for that age group, ensuring their safety.
A briefing will follow what the coach plans for the day’s sailing sessions and point out the areas where the coach intends to focus, considering the prevailing weather conditions. After a short lunch, students will go afloat for the race training session, which could last between two to three hours, again depending on the weather forecast.

After sailing, the S&C coach will take control of the group, running a recovery session that sometimes involves an ice bath or swims. There will be a debrief on the day’s activities either before or after dinner at a local restaurant. There will be some time set aside in the evening to relax before bed by 22:30… then it will start all over again.

ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 Clinic (Malta)
2023-10-28 - 2023-11-05 | St Paul’s Bay SailBase, Gillieru Harbour Hotel, St Paul's Bay,, Malta
Join SailCoach for an exciting six-day ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 Half-Term Clinics at our Malta SailBase, designed to provide a platform for talented club sailors aged 15 and over who have been active in their national youth sailing circuits or Optimist sailors looking to transition to the ILCA Class.
What to Expect:
During this clinic, we will focus on enhancing boat preparation with the latest developments in the class, refining sail settings, and mastering advanced boat handling skills such as roll-tacking, roll-gybing, and mark roundings. The ILCA Clinic will delve into developing upwind and downwind speed with comprehensive video analysis.
At SailCoach, we strongly believe in the value of multi-national training, which we pioneered years ago. This intense week of training will provide sailors with an opportunity to challenge themselves against competitors from other countries. They will be coached by the most experienced ILCA dinghy coaches, including coaches who have been part of the Team SailCoach squad at various Olympics.
The daily schedule of the clinic combines classroom lessons and on-the-water exercises, fostering healthy competition. Each day concludes with tactical and strategic debriefings. Sailors will receive individual attention both on the water and through detailed video analysis.
A Typical Day:
The day will kick off with a physical training warm-up session conducted by our in-house fitness coaches. Safety and age-appropriate exercises are prioritised to ensure the well-being of the participating sailors. Following the warm-up, the coach will brief the sailors on the day’s sailing sessions, highlighting specific areas of focus based on the prevailing weather conditions.
After lunch, there will be a debrief on the morning session, followed by a briefing for the afternoon session. Depending on the venue and weather forecast, the coach may opt for a single extended session instead of two shorter sessions.
Post-sailing, our strength and conditioning coach will lead a cool-down session, which may include activities like an ice bath or swim, depending on the venue. There will be another debrief on the day’s activities either before or after dinner, allowing some evening relaxation before gearing up for the next exciting day.
SailCoach is thrilled to offer this ILCA Half-Term Clinic, where you’ll have the chance to meet fellow sailors from around the world who share your passion for the sport. Lifelong friendships in sailing await you!
Program:
28th October 2023: (arrival day)
Arrive into Malta Airport between 08:00 hrs and 22:00 hrs and be met by one of SailCoach’s friendly staff. They will take you to the Malta SailBase at St Paul’s Bay at the Gillieru Harbour Hotel complex, the venue for this ILCA Half-Term Clinic.
29th October to 4th November 2023:
The ILCA Half-Term Clinic daily schedule will start each morning with a group briefing at 10:00hrs in the Malta SailBase at St Paul’s Bay and finish at 17:00hrs.
5th November 2023: (departure day)
SailCoach staff will drop you off at Malta Airport between 08:00 hrs and 22:00 hrs for your journey home after some quality training.

ILCA 7 Clinic (Malta)
2023-10-21 - 2023-10-28 | St Paul’s Bay SailBase, Gillieru Harbour Hotel, St Paul's Bay,, Malta
Experience the excitement of SailCoach’s intensive six-day ILCA 7 Clinic at our Malta SailBase. Designed to cater to ILCA 7 sailors aged 16 and with a background of taking part in their national sailing circuits or looking to enhance their ILCA skillset. Take advantage of this chance to fine-tune your skills and expand your horizons in the world of ILCA 7 sailing.

What to Expect:
During this clinic, we will focus on improving boat preparation with the latest developments in the class, refining sail settings, and mastering advanced boat handling skills such as roll-tacking, roll-gybing, and mark rounding. The ILCA Clinic will delve into developing upwind and downwind speed with comprehensive video analysis.
At SailCoach, we strongly believe in the value of multi-national training, which we pioneered years ago. This intense week of training will provide sailors with an opportunity to challenge themselves against competitors from other countries. They will be coached by the most experienced ILCA dinghy coaches, including coaches who have been part of the Team SailCoach squad at various Olympics.
The daily schedule of the clinic combines classroom lessons and on-the-water exercises, fostering healthy competition. Each day concludes with tactical and strategic debriefings. Sailors will receive individual attention both on the water and through detailed video analysis.
A Typical Day:
The day will kick off with a physical training warm-up session conducted by our in-house fitness coaches. Safety and age-appropriate exercises are prioritised to ensure the well-being of the participating sailors. Following the warm-up, the coach will brief the sailors on the day’s sailing sessions, highlighting specific areas of focus based on the prevailing weather conditions.
After lunch, there will be a debrief on the morning session, followed by a briefing for the afternoon session. Depending on the venue and weather forecast, the coach may opt for a single extended session instead of two shorter sessions.
Post-sailing, our strength and conditioning coach will lead a cool-down session, which may include activities like an ice bath or swim, depending on the venue. There will be another debrief on the day’s activities either before or after dinner, allowing some evening relaxation before gearing up for the next exciting day.
SailCoach is thrilled to offer this ILCA 7 Clinic, where you’ll have the chance to meet fellow sailors from around the world who share your passion for the sport. Lifelong friendships in sailing await you!
Program:
21st October 2023: (arrival day)
Arrive into Malta Airport between 08:00 hrs and 22:00 hrs and be met by one of SailCoach’s friendly staff. They will take you to the St Paul’s Bay SailBase at the Gillieru Harbour Hotel complex, the venue for this ILCA Half-Term Clinic.
22nd October to 27th October 2023:
The ILCA 7 Clinic daily schedule will start each morning with a group briefing at 10:00hrs in the St Paul’s Bay SailBase and finish at 17:00hrs.
28th October 2023: (departure day)
SailCoach staff will drop you off at Malta Airport between 08:00 hrs and 22:00 hrs for your journey home after some quality training.

Birzebbuga Regatta
2023-09-02 | Malta SailBase, ℅ Royal Malta Yacht Club,, Ta' Xbiex, Malta
Birzebbuga Carnival Regatta has become a regular fixture for many sailors looking for a warm weather venue with good race management in the winter months. The regatta caters for Optimists and all the ILCA Dinghy classes, making it ideal for families with children in the different classes. SailCoach has been attending regattas for over 27 years therefore, we have the expertise to give our students an excellent learning experience. The 2023 Birzebbuga Carnival Regatta Coaching Tour is between the 8th (arrival day) and the 13th of February 2023 (departure day). The regatta dates are the 9th to the 12th of February, 2023. The host club is Birzebbuga Sailing Club, and entries should be made through their website. 8th February 2023 Arrive at Malta Airport (MLA) and be met by a member of SailCoach’s friendly coaching staff, where you will be taken to Birzebbuga in the south of the island where the regatta is being held. 9th to 12th February 2023 Racing begins in the Birzebbuga Carnival Regatta in what promises to be a competitive event. A good week here will give you bags of confidence and the experience to compete at any other European regatta. SailCoach’s experienced coaching staff will give you all the support you need on and off the water to help you reach your full potential.ey home, hopefully with a few prizes. Birzebbuga Carnival Regatta Coaching Tour: Date: 8th to 13th February 2023 Birzebbuga Carnival Regatta Coaching Tour This package includes airport transfers and our world-class coaching. You will also need to budget for flight tickets, accommodation, entry fee, pocket money, Optimist or ILCA Dinghy charter and entry fees. If you need an ILCA Dinghy or Optimist Charter, please let us know when booking, and we will be happy to give you a special rate when you book this Coaching Tour.

Optimist High-Performance Clinic
2023-08-27 - 2023-09-02 | Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia 46024, Valencia, Spain
Introducing the Optimist High-Performance Clinic, a unique opportunity for young sailors in full-time education to maximise their sailing potential during the summer school holidays.
Overview:
Join SailCoach’s Optimist High-Performance Clinic, specially designed to provide quality sailing time for Optimist sailors during school holidays. Led by experienced coaches renowned for their ability to inspire and prepare young sailors, this clinic takes place at our Valencia SailBase, offering optimal sailing conditions year-round. With top of the range Winner Optimists and specialised coaching, participants will gain valuable hours on the water to enhance their speed and sailing techniques.
Objectives:
We understand that high performance comes from dedicated hours on the water. Our clinic aims to provide precisely that, with expert coaches guiding sailors to become smarter and faster Optimist sailors. Through on the water drills to improve boat handling, focused racing training to enhance race strategy, video analysis with targeted feedback, and engaging learning experiences, we’ll equip participants with the skills and knowledge to excel.
Pre-Entry Experience:
This clinic is tailored for boys and girls aged 8 to 15 who have been racing for at least two years and are ready to embark on international competition or enhance their sailing skills for success on their national circuit.
The Program:
27th of August 2023 (arrival day)
Arrive on the 27th of August, and our friendly staff will greet you at Valencia Airport and assist with transportation to our Valencia SailBase.
28th to the 1st of September 2023 (clinic days)
From the 28th of August to the 1st of September, each day of the Optimist High-Performance Clinic will feature a group briefing at 10:00 hrs in the Club Nàutico dinghy section, followed by comprehensive training activities until 17:30 hrs.
2nd of September 2023 (departure day)
On the 2nd of September, our staff will ensure your safe return to Valencia Airport.
Booking Information:
We offer a comprehensive package price to participate in the Optimist High-Performance Clinic at our Valencia SailBase, located at the Club Nàutico dinghy section, València, from the 27th of August to the 2nd of September 2023. This includes airport transfers on designated arrival and departure dates from Valencia Airport, our world-class coaching, fitness training, and charter Optimist. Additional expenses to consider are flights, accommodation, lunchtime meals, and pocket money.
Please Note: We provide free airport transfers on designated days, and transfers outside these days and times may incur a fee of approximately €20 for city centre hotels by airport taxis.
Join us at the Optimist High-Performance Clinic, and let us help your young sailor become a better Optimist sailor.

ILCA 6 Youth Worlds - Dziwnow, Poland
2023-06-28 - 2023-07-10 | Dziwnow, Poland, Dziwnow, Poland
The 2023 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds will be held at Marina Dziwnow, Poland from Saturday the 1st of July to Sunday the 9th of July 2023. We at SailCoach have been offing “Coaching Tours” for over 28 years. As a result, we have the experience that brings the confidence you can rely on for this important regatta.
The SailCoach Coaching Tour package has everything you need to have a successful championship, with none of the hassles that goes with trying to bring things together at the right place, at the right time. So let SailCoach look after everything at the regatta, and you only need to enter and book your flights.
By signing up with us, you get a dedicated, skilled coach who, in most cases, has campaigned at the Olympic level. These “Coaching Tours” are offed in small coaching support groups with six sailors’ 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 at a special price. All you have to do is enter the regatta and book your flights, which could be more straightforward?
A typical 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.
The 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.
Numbers will be limited on this coaching tour, so you are advised to book early.
Programme
28th June 2023
Arrive at Solidarity Szczecin-Goleniów Airport, Poland and be met by a member of SailCoach’s friendly coaching staff, where you will be taken to Dziwnow where the regatta is being held.
29th to 3rd July 2023
Familiarisation 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 some 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.
4th to 9th July 2023
Racing starts in the ILCA 6 Youth Worlds, 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 new 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.
10th July 2023
A member of the SailCoach staff will drop you off at Solidarity Szczecin-Goleniów Airport for your journey home, hopefully with a trophy or two under your belt. One thing is for sure: you will have gained a lot of experience in these major championships and have sweet memories that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
ILCA 6 Youth Worlds Coaching Tour Package
This package includes accommodation in a self-catering apartment and our World Class Coaching. You will also need to budget for an ILCA charter boat, food, pocket money and entry fees. There is a “day coaching” option where the young sailors that would like to stay with their parents and have our coaching staff look after everything on the water.
If 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.
To book a place and get a price for this Coaching Tour, please e-mail us with this link:-
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Half-Term Clinic - Valencia
2023-02-11 | Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia 46024, Valencia, Spain
The focus of this six day ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 Half Term Clinic is to provide a platform for sailors who have been active in their national youth sailing circuits or Optimists sailors who would like to make the transition to the ILCA Class and is designed for talented club sailors aged 15 and over.

What’s involved
The clinic is designed to help improve boat preparation with the most recent developments in the class, sail settings and advanced boat handling skills, including roll-tacking, roll-gybing and mark roundings. The ILCA 6 Clinic will look hard at developing upwind and downwind speed with extensive video analysis.
SailCoach believes strongly in the multi-national training concept which we developed many years back. Therefore this one week of hard training will give sailors the opportunity to push themselves hard against competitors from other countries. It will also provide young sailors with the opportunity to be coached by the most experienced ILCA dinghy coaches available, including coaches who have been members of the Team SailCoach squad at different Olympics.
The clinic’s daily schedule will combine classroom lessons with on the water exercises offering healthy competition and is followed up with debrief of tactical and strategy situations. Sailors will receive individual attention both on the water and with video analysis.
A typical day
Depending on the venue, the day will start with a physical training warm-up session, sometimes before breakfast and sometimes after. These physical training sessions will be conducted by our in-house fitness coaches, with care being taken that the exercises are suitable for that age group and to ensure the safety of the sailors taking part in the sessions. This will be followed by a briefing on what the coach plans for the days sailing sessions, pointing out the areas where the coach intends to focus, taking into consideration the prevailing weather conditions.
After lunch, there will be a debrief on the morning session, followed by a briefing for the afternoon session. Depending on the venue and the weather forecast, the coach may decide to run one longer session instead of two shorter sessions.
The fitness coach will take control of the group again after sailing, running a cool down session which sometimes involves an ice bath or swim. Again, depending on the venue, there will be a debrief on the days activities either before or after dinner. There will be some time set aside in the evening to relax before bed… the next day, it starts all over again!
SailCoach hopes you’ll be as excited as we are about this ILCA Half-Term Clinic. You will meet people from around the world who, like you, are “mad about sailing” and will become life-long friends in our sport.
