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Offshore Sailing
In partnership with the Collegiate Offshore Sailing Circuit (COSC), Pleon is introducing a new and exciting program to their Summer Sailing line up: The Offshore Sailing Program. This program is designed to promote and provide access to offshore racing for teens. Spend time under the night sky with friends, learn your way around a Beneteau Figaro and develop those foundational skills of safety, navigation, electronics and much more.
BASICS!
• 2 teams of 4 junior sailors, sailing 2 Figaro 2s, with the support of a safety officer/coach per boat, to complete the Downeast Challenge (MHD - BoothBay Harbor)
• Team members complete US Sailing Online Offshore Safety at Sea to gain certification
• Each sailor develops offshore skills of safety, navigation, electronics, mechanics, boat handling, weather strategy, watch-keeping, log-keeping, communications, provisioning
• From June 23 to July 30, 2022
HOW DOES IT WORK?
• 2 x Beneteau Figaro 2s (to train together); 5-week program
• 4 sailors + 1 Safety Officer/Coach per boat => 8 sailors & 2 coaches
• 2 weeknights each week (5pm to 8pm); 5 weekends sailing both days
• Cost per person; $ 2,800
ELIGIBILITY
This program is specifically for teens ages 14+. Previous sailing experience is preferred, but not a requirement. Sailors should be comfortable sailing offshore, overnight and potentially in windy conditions.
The program will need a minimum number of registered sailors in order to make it viable. If you have any questions, please send an email to pd@pleon.org
OFFSHORE PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LIST
• Waterproof duffle
• Life Jacket (harness/tether on boat)
• Foul Weather Gear (dry suit ok)
• 8-10 Ziplocs to organize gear
• Sea- or dinghy-boots; boat shoes
• Sunglasses & sunglasses
• Headlamp with red light
• Reusable Water Bottle
• Toothbrush & small toothpaste
• Quick-Dry towel
• Seasick & prescription medication
• 2 pairs wool socks
• 2 changes underwear
• Long underwear (top & bottom)
• 1 pair long pants; 1 pair of shorts
• 1 long sleeved shirt; 1 short-sleeved shirt
• 1 wool or fleece sweater
• 1 wool or fleece hat; hat for sunshade
• Sailing gloves, warm gloves or waterproof gloves
• Rigging knife
More information at pleon.org/offshore
