GBCA's 2023 Seminar Series

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Please join us for 2023 GBCA seminar series !

The first seminar, Introduction to Racing, will be held Saturday February 11th .  This seminar is aimed at skippers and crew new to racing.  It will cover the preparation of the boat, skipper and crew for racing in Galveston Bay and offshore. The seminar will also cover the rules of racing with emphasis on the mark rounding situations typical of the summer rum races. 

The second seminar, Sail Trim, will be held Saturday March 11th.  This seminar is a  comprehensive look at making your boat go fast with proper sail trim.  The seminar covers how to trim the main, genoa/jib and both symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers.  It also covers the type of control hardware needed to trim each sail.

The final seminar, Strategy & Tactics, will be held Saturday April 8th.  This course is an entry level look at the key elements of strategy / boat to boat tactics required for success on the race course

All seminars will start at 9am at the GBCA club house and will include lunch, we expect to finish by 2pm.  The cost for each seminar is TBD

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Start time is 9am for all three seminars

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https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=25658

Registration for the Intro to Racing Seminar above. Cost is $20.

Still a few spots available.

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Time to sign up for the Sail Trim seminar on Saturday March 11th from 9am-2pm.  Lunch will be served.   This is your opportunity to learn how to go fast by properly trimming your sails.  The seminar is a comprehensive look at how to use the various controls on your boat to trim the Main, Jib, Genoa and Symmetrical and Asymmetrical spinnakers.  You will receive access to "Dave's Sail Trim Guide", an Excel matrix with the control settings for each sail in various wind and wave conditions.  You can laminate this guide and keep it on board for quick access.