Sailworks Junior Race Camp

Sailworks is pleased to present its 4th Annual Junior Race Camp for aspiring windsurfing racers from 13 to 18 years of age. The camp runs two days - July 20 & 21 - and is a unique opportunity to learn the art and secrets of competitive windsurfing from some of the best racers on the continent. The focus of the race camp will be on Formula style course racing, and depending upon suitable wind conditions, also slalom racing. The Junior Race Camp is a tune-up event for junior racers attending the 2009 U.S. National Championships, July 23-26, 2009 in Hood River, Oregon. Personal instruction and one on one focus are paramount, so book your spot now. The Junior Race Camp is limited to just 16 racers. Come join the Sailworks Team for a comprehensive two day windsurfing race camp that will make you a better windsurfer and a better racer.

Includes:
Daily lunch, snacks and beverages
Daily lectures and dry land demonstrations
On the water coaching
Practices races
Video review and analysis
SWAG bag of goodies

Objectives:
Equipment preparation and maintenance
Rigging and tuning for speed
Mental preparation and windsurfing fitness
Race-craft: starts, tactics, angles and courses
Offensive/defensive sailing
Boat speed and maintaining momentum
Sailing over-powered and efficiency of motion
Faster transitions

Coaches:
Bruce Peterson – Sailworks designer and former pro racer
Dale Cook – Gorge Cup and US national champion
Sam Bauer – Gorge Cup champion
MacRae Wylde – FE Senior World Champion
Jim Tracy – Gorge Cup champion & US Ski Team head coach
Jay Salzman - Gorge Cup racer & physical therapist
Darren Rogers - Gorge Cup principal race officer

Location: Event Site, Hood River, Oregon, from 9am to 5pm, July 20 & 21, 2009

Prerequisites:
Prior race experience is recommended for this advanced racing camp. Participants must have their own windsurfing equipment suitable for wind conditions from 10-30 mph.

Cost: $250 per racer

For more information or to reserve a spot call Sailworks toll-free at 877-639-7245 or email: info@sailworks.com.