Opti Fall Practice Series #5

OPTI PRACTICE SERIES

What & Who: A Saturday practice series for Rookie Racers up to Green Fleet sailors and everyone in between! Parents are welcome to spectate/chaperone on the water in their own powerboats. Any parents interested in helping to coach an event can reach out to Travis/Madde directly or Coach Kate through the team WhatsApp. All parents/guardians/volunteers must submit their SafeSport Certification to SSA prior to their first event if they plan to be directly involved.

When: This series will be held on Saturday's from August 31st until October 26th (no practice on September 7). Each Saturday will be weather dependent but generally will be held between 12-4. Some opportunities for weekdays may arise during the series. Our final session will be the Halloween Howl Regatta.

Cost: The price for the season will be $60 per day for individual drop-in's or a $350 flat fee for a season pass. For the season pass, you only need to pay this on the first day you sign up. Every other day that you choose to sign up for, you will choose "Returning Season Pass Sailor" and you will not have to pay the fee again. You must individually register for every date that you plan to attend. Opti Charters are very limited and cost $27/day. If you wish to charter an Opti, please let us know so we can reserve one for you. Please note, Opti Practice Series registrations do not roll over from previous years or seasons.

How to Register: Check out our Opti Fall Practice Schedule and click on any "Opti Fall Practice" event - the first one is August 31st. You will need a valid Junior Club Membership prior to registering for any practice days. In order to confirm a coach each week, participants must register for each date no later than the Thursday before the event. If it is your first time registering for the series, you must purchase a Daily Drop-In "ticket" or a Season Pass at checkout. If you have already participated in the series and have purchased a Season Pass, you may choose "Returning Season Pass Sailor".

What does my sailor need to bring (aside from their boat/sails/spars/etc.)? All the items you would normally need to bring to sailing (lifejacket, optional helmet, bailer, sunblock, etc.), plus some warmer gear for the last few weeks. A drysuit will be required if the water/air combined temp is <110 degrees. A wetsuit is a good idea for fall sailing, as well as sailing gloves, a good hat, and a nice pair of neoprene booties.