FWSA Education

For years, the Long Range Plan called for more crewed boat education and experiences. This fall, we have a unique opportunity to focus on this area.

The Salty Sisters are offering competitors Ideal 18s and Sonars for crewed boat regattas this fall. To get competitors and other interested FWSA members up to speed, below are briefings prepared by the Salties on how to sail these boats. Also, sign up for the crewed boat coaching session, October 29, 4-6 p.m., with Annapolis-based coach Kristen Berry.

Marti Cochran, Salty Sister

Education Chair

Sail Fast and Have a Blast in Crewed Boats

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Tuesday, October 29, 4-6 p.m.

Sign up for a Zoom coaching session by Annapolis-based Kristen Berry

Kristen Berry founded the education program for JWorld and coaches and competes at major regattas throughout the U.S. and internationally. He is known by many St. Pete and Davis Island sailors, where he spends much of each winter coaching competitors in the J-70 winter series and other regattas, including Women’s Performance Week. This program will be offered not only to regatta competitors but also to all FWSA members.

Contact Marti Cochran at cochran.marti@gmail.com for more information about Zoom Education.

FWSA Crewed Boat Challenge
Hosted by the Salty Sisters

St. Pete Sailing Center

Sail Fast and Have a Blast in Crewed Boats

January 13, 2025 10 a.m.- noon.

Zoom Pajama Party with Dave Perry

Talk with Dave Perry, National Sailing Hall of Fame Inductee of 2020, on significant new rules changes and other important racing rules. Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028.

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January 27 2025 10 a.m. -4 p.m

Join FWSA’s top sailors for a rigging clinic and practice fun sailing ahead of the Dinghy Dames January 28th Interclub Regatta at Davis Island Yacht Club.

Drop your boat on the point at 10:00 a.m. and join us at noon for a light lunch and sailing overview in the clubhouse.

Rig your boat at the point with advice from expert sailors from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. We’ll then launch for a thrilling and enjoyable practice sail from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. and gather for questions and more sailing tips after the sail.