The Opti Race Team is open to both first-time (Green Fleet) and experienced racers, eager to build on their racing skills. Team members will practice together at KSEA and participate in weekly KSEA Race Day regattas. Team travel for "away" regattas is based upon capacity and is at the coach's discretion. Boats are provided. When committing to the race team, sailors are strongly encouraged to sign up for as many weeks as possible to maximize skill development and team cohesion. Desired parent/caregiver involvement: 1) contributions to weekly KSEA Race Day Tea provisions; 2) driving and/or chaperoning to ensure safe and fun travel regattas. Travel regatta dates: (KSEA participation is tbc and at the discretion of the race coach and program director.) Battle of the Bay, Boothbay Harbor, July 9-10 (departing July 8) Harraseeket Junior Regatta, July 16-17 (departing July 15). Marblehead Junior Race Week (aka "Marblehead"), July 22-24 (departing July 21) Opti Maine State Championships, Southport YC, July 31-August 1 (departing July 30) Prerequisites: Racing experience (Opti Adventurers sailors may gain experience by participating in weekly KSEA race days) and instructor approval. No older than age 15 through Dec. 31, 2024. Monday through Friday: 1230 - 1530
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