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The WYA are in the process of selecting and notifying all successful applicants for the 08/09 season. Once you have received your letter of offer please follow the link below to complete your selection and payments for this winter's training.

Accept your squad place here

 North Wales Keelboat Squad 

 
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Published: 07/07/2008
North Wales Keelboat Squad will meet on Monday evenings approximately every other week. The aim is to recruit at least 10 members so that they can train against each other with aim for sailors to participate at RYA Volvo Keelboat Open Training Weekend @ Plas Menai on 29th-31st August 2008. Please note you need to book a place via the RYA ASAP.

Other Event Possibilities you could be aiming for: RYA Youth Match Racing Nationals (+Qualifiers).

As well as training on the Monday night, the squad members will endeavour to find a regular crewing place on a racing keelboat or yacht (possibilities in both Holyhead and Pwllheli).

Training will include, boat handling, speed/sail and rig tuning, campaign planning, logistics, asymmetric + symmetrical spinnaker handling. Emphasis will be placed on Symmetric handling.

Coaching input to come from Plas Menai Staff, Tudur Owen (VOLVO RYA National Keelboat Squad Member / Keelboat Racing Coach), Paul Todd (Experienced Keelboat racer and Club Racing Coach), Iwan Basten (HPM and sometimes seen in a J80 at large events).

The crew will also be encouraged to help prepare the boat and do any work that needs doing i.e. fairing, sail/rig set up, calibration, and maintenance.
Training Program
Date Venue
9th June 2008 Plas Menai
23rd June 2008 Plas Menai
5th - 7th July 2008 RYA Volvo Keelboat Open Training Weekend Weymouth (Contact RYA to Book a place)
7th July 2008 Plas Menai
21st July 2008 Plas Menai
4th August 2008 Plas Menai
18th August 2008 Plas Menai
26th - 28th August 2008 RYA Volvo Keelboat Open Training Weekend Weymouth (Contact RYA to Book a place)
29th - 31st August 2008 RYA Volvo Keelboat Open Training Weekend Plas Menai (Contact RYA to Book a place)
1st September 2008 Plas Menai
15th September Plas Menai
29th September Plas Menai


There may also be a possibility of a couple of full days during the summer holidays.

For further information or for any queries contact: Ruth Iliffe
North Wales Regional Development Officer 07824990696