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Winter Championship Mentor Program

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Nick Turney is BACK and will be onsite for the Mentor Program at the Winter Championship!


2025 Mentor Program Only for Teams that REGISTER! 

Boat Set Up and Tuning Assistance

Morning Briefing and Tip for the Day

- Weather briefing and tips for the day each morning before sailing.

- We will discuss the weather trends for the day, what to expect and what to look out for.

- Tip for the day- We will briefly discuss a few tips for sailing in the conditions for the day.


Mentor

- Each team and or participants will have access and support from the Lighting Classes Top Sailors for on the water and off the water assistance.

- Schedule a line up/speed test before the start with a Mentor and get their tips for the conditions. 

On The Water Coaching

-Nick will be on the water providing coaching in-between and during races for all Program Participants. 

- Get feedback on your set up, ask questions about the wind shifts, learn what the current is doing.

- Get feedback on what happened in the previous race, tactics, where did the leaders go.

- Nick will also be allowed to provide direct assistance to participants during the race if they would like it.

Post Racing One on One Debriefs
Program participants can sign up for a one-on-one time with Coach Nick after racing. 

 

With the continued enhancements of the Mentor program we will again be charging a small fee to help cover some costs for these services. The Morning Briefing and any After Sailing Talks will remain complementary to all sailors. If you wish to participate in on the water coaching and being teamed up with a Mentor you must Register and pay for the Program. ILCA Membership is required to participate. You MUST LOG IN as a Member in order to register. 




Date

Saturday, March 14, 2026, to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Location

St Petersburg Yacht Club, St Petersburg, FL
FL  
USA

Event Contact(s)

Nick Turney

Category

Other Event

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM