January 2018 - Chicago Yacht Club
Transcript of January 2018 - Chicago Yacht Club
January 2018 This winter has not slowed down for the sailing school We have officially opened up registration for Chicago Yacht Club Members and registration will be open to the public on January 10th In December we towed trailers full of boats down to Florida for our winter regatta circuit The first on the schedule was the Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta held every year on December 26-30 Each year sailors and their families travel from all over the country to sail this regatta in South Florida Registration for this event is just as competitive as the actual regatta It fills up within the first 20 minutes after opening in September This year we had our strongest showing yet with 12 Optimist sailors 14 C420 sailors and 6 Laser Sailors This long four-day regatta could not have been possible without our awesome parents and coaches Youssef Akrout Isaac Clark John Norfleet Hector Guzman and Julia Melton A special shout out to Tom Barnard who was helpful making sure each of our coach boats had enough fuel Tom also took some beautiful pictures from this event which you will find throughout this newsletter Overall our sailors finished the 2017 year strong with many notable achievements at this regatta
2018 Summer Sailing School
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Now Open to Members
Open to the public on January 10th
Upcoming Chicago Yacht Club Events
Winter 2018
February 17-18 C420 Midwinter Championship
USSCMC Jensen Beach FL
March 3-4
USODA Sunshine State
Championship Jensen Beach FL
March 6 Spring High School Practice Begins
Chicago Yacht Club
March 10-11 USODA Gulf Coast
Championship Fairhope Yacht
Club AL
Spring 2018
March 17
Spring Opti Practice Begins
Chicago Yacht Club
March 24-25
Ice Breaker HS Regatta Chicago
Yacht Club
April 21-22
MISSA Central Baker Qualifier
Chicago Yacht Club
April 26-29 USODA Team Trials Key
Biscayne Yacht Club FL
May 5 Rickover Regatta Chicago Yacht
Club
Orange Bowl - Laser Fleet
Regatta Report Coach Youssef Akrout
For me the regatta has been another ring for the chain of being a better sailor I didnt pressure the kids at all on asking for results but I made them realize that they are in the process of learning and acquiring the
necessary knowledge to win in the future As none of them have sailed in months getting the right boat handling was the primary focus of the training fleet management strategy and
starts were the primary focus of the regatta I made sure they wrote down coachs observations and their own and mostly focused on not repeating the same mistakes the day afterthey did so and it was a better day each
day The best sentence that summarizes my goal as a coach for the
regatta is The winner in sailing is the one who makes the fewer mistakes on the water learn from todays mistakes and avoid them tomorrow
The sailors learned a lot in such a competitive fleet and are super motivated to come back next year some kids are aiming for a podium next
year so Im happy that I enlightened some of their goals As a team we left Miami feeling accomplished and I felt proud to have been their coach
Orange Bowl - Club 420 Fleet
The 420 race team had an excellent
event at Orange Bowl this
Christmas The entire team showed
progress from last year and
especially during the event
Coaching the group was Isaac Clark
and Johnny Norfleet (Head Coach of
Fordham University Sailing Team)
The squad had a number of
excellent finishes and ending the
regatta on a spectacular note in the
final Gold fleet race taking 4 of the
top 5 places
Overall finishes
2nd80 Boyd BraggAisling Sullivan
7th80 Teddy NicolosiMia Nicolosi
11th80 Ethan HanleyOlivia Hanley
12th80 Robert HunterVictoria
Flately
32nd80 Marleigh BelselyQuinn
Keenan
66th80 Max KlaasenShay Gualvoni
73rd80 Caroline SandovalLuke
Rickard
Orange Bowl - RWB Fleet Regatta Report Coach Hector Guzman
A day prior to the start of the event the team met for one last practice session We worked
on fine-tuning our boats and sails while getting used to the conditions around the racing
area To finish the day and our preparation for the regatta we partnered up with other
teams and worked on starts and short races to get a good feel for what the next day would
bring us
Throughout the event we saw light to medium winds from the NE and the N along with
short chop ndash which made for similar conditions to the classic Westerly in Chicago This
helped the team adapt and look fast and comfortable This yearrsquos Orange Bowl was an
extraordinary experience full of lessons laughs and challenges where the team took a
step forward to the next level Sailing with current and 70+ boats on the line was
demanding but yet rewarding when executed properly Learning how to read the clouds to
predict wind shifts was one of the highlights of this event This process required us to be
disciplined and attentive to detail Furthermore it taught us the importance of hypotheses
testing and the value of their conclusions Discovering patterns allowed us not only to
understand the present but to predict the future - a fundamental toolability for sailboat
racing
A respectable performance featured two overall finishes in the gold fleet one silver and
two bronze while the team showed an outstanding attitude and desire to improve by
continuing to work hard Once again I enjoyed coaching the team and look forward to
many more experiences like this one
Orange Bowl - Green Fleet Regatta Report Coach Julia Melton
We had seven Chicago Yacht Club sailors on the green fleet course with a little under 70 boats total in the fleet The sailors learned a lot in the four days of racing such as the importance of staying hydrated and focusing on three simple things
positioning in the boat sail trim and direction The positioning in the boat is critical because proper positioning allows the skipper steer in a straight line Keeping the boat flat upwind was critical In shifty conditions like Biscayne Bay sailors need to
be deliberate with their movement to keep the boat flat The second simple thing to focus on is sail trim I always stress the importance of
sail trim with my sailors Sailors should make macro adjustments by sheeting in and out and then micro-adjustments by watching your telltales on the sail The focus
should be on your sail about 87-95 of the time depending on the conditions The other small percentage is used to check in with the fleet course waves etc The
third simple thing we tried to focus on during the race was our direction around the course This concept of direction may seem obvious but newer sailors often
forget about it on a green fleet course Sailors need to make sure they are sailing in the right direction (towards the next mark) This means navigating the least amount
of distance to the next mark on the course For example upwind sailing the lifted tack and not sailing past layline
The CYC sailors supported their teammates on and off the water The top finishers were Evan Wern finishing in 16th and Grace Renz finishing in 23rd All of our Green fleet sailors did a remarkable job and most importantly they were all smiling on the
last day
CYC Welcomes Summer Laser Coach
The CYC Sailing School is pleased to announce Michal Gryglewski will be coaching
our Laser Race Team this summer Mike graduated from the University of Szczecin
Poland in the Department of Physical Education and Health with a Masterrsquos Degree
Since his youth he has been a competitive sailor in the Optimist and Laser Classes
Some of Mikersquos accomplishments as a sailor include Opti Team Racing World
Champion in 2004 4th place Optimist European Championships in 2003
International German Opti Champion in 2003 Mike is a four-time Polish National
Laser Champion 5th place in Laser Youth European Championships in 2009 and
being a member of the Polish Sailing Team in the Laser
Currently Mike is a professional sailing coach specializing in the Optimist and Laser
Classes Throughout the years he has coached many high-performance race teams
in the USA and Europe Sailors working with Mike have qualified for National Teams
World and European Championships Many of these sailors have won medals at
National and International ranked regattas Today Mike works as a Head
Performance Coach at Royal Cork Yacht Club in Ireland Mike is looking forward to a
great summer in Chicago Please help us welcome Mike to the CYC Race Team
New This Spring Laser amp C420 Race Team
Spring Race Team Application
When March 7th- May 30th
What Separate Laser and Club 420 (spinnaker
and trapeze) practices every Wednesday of the
week
Who This is targeted for experienced high
school sailors (JV or Varsity) and sailors
transitioning out of Optis
Where Chicago Yacht Club Belmont
Bring your own Laser You will be provided a
Club 420 and sailsWe highly recommend your
own your own sails for regattas
Why We want to build our C420 and Laser
Travel teams as they allow us to reach higher
levels of competition than just HS sailing
provides They also introduce many new
elements of sailing that is important to develop
before collegeadult sailing We also want to
transition sailors to sailing C420 or Laser all
summer and winter at the major national and
international events
How 4-7pm every Wednesday C420 you will
need to pick your partner for the whole season
and you will be given your own boat and sails to
take care of and customize
Pricing Laser $250season
C420 $350season (boats and sails charter) -
$250season (if you provide your own)
Spring Race Team Application
Questions Email Sailing School Office
300 W Belmont Ave
Chicago IL 60657
sailingadminchicagoyachtcluborg
(312) 861-7777 Ext 5563
- January 2018
- 2018 Summer Sailing SchoolCLICK HERE TO REGISTERNow Open to MembersOpen to the public on January 10th
-
2018 Summer Sailing School
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Now Open to Members
Open to the public on January 10th
Upcoming Chicago Yacht Club Events
Winter 2018
February 17-18 C420 Midwinter Championship
USSCMC Jensen Beach FL
March 3-4
USODA Sunshine State
Championship Jensen Beach FL
March 6 Spring High School Practice Begins
Chicago Yacht Club
March 10-11 USODA Gulf Coast
Championship Fairhope Yacht
Club AL
Spring 2018
March 17
Spring Opti Practice Begins
Chicago Yacht Club
March 24-25
Ice Breaker HS Regatta Chicago
Yacht Club
April 21-22
MISSA Central Baker Qualifier
Chicago Yacht Club
April 26-29 USODA Team Trials Key
Biscayne Yacht Club FL
May 5 Rickover Regatta Chicago Yacht
Club
Orange Bowl - Laser Fleet
Regatta Report Coach Youssef Akrout
For me the regatta has been another ring for the chain of being a better sailor I didnt pressure the kids at all on asking for results but I made them realize that they are in the process of learning and acquiring the
necessary knowledge to win in the future As none of them have sailed in months getting the right boat handling was the primary focus of the training fleet management strategy and
starts were the primary focus of the regatta I made sure they wrote down coachs observations and their own and mostly focused on not repeating the same mistakes the day afterthey did so and it was a better day each
day The best sentence that summarizes my goal as a coach for the
regatta is The winner in sailing is the one who makes the fewer mistakes on the water learn from todays mistakes and avoid them tomorrow
The sailors learned a lot in such a competitive fleet and are super motivated to come back next year some kids are aiming for a podium next
year so Im happy that I enlightened some of their goals As a team we left Miami feeling accomplished and I felt proud to have been their coach
Orange Bowl - Club 420 Fleet
The 420 race team had an excellent
event at Orange Bowl this
Christmas The entire team showed
progress from last year and
especially during the event
Coaching the group was Isaac Clark
and Johnny Norfleet (Head Coach of
Fordham University Sailing Team)
The squad had a number of
excellent finishes and ending the
regatta on a spectacular note in the
final Gold fleet race taking 4 of the
top 5 places
Overall finishes
2nd80 Boyd BraggAisling Sullivan
7th80 Teddy NicolosiMia Nicolosi
11th80 Ethan HanleyOlivia Hanley
12th80 Robert HunterVictoria
Flately
32nd80 Marleigh BelselyQuinn
Keenan
66th80 Max KlaasenShay Gualvoni
73rd80 Caroline SandovalLuke
Rickard
Orange Bowl - RWB Fleet Regatta Report Coach Hector Guzman
A day prior to the start of the event the team met for one last practice session We worked
on fine-tuning our boats and sails while getting used to the conditions around the racing
area To finish the day and our preparation for the regatta we partnered up with other
teams and worked on starts and short races to get a good feel for what the next day would
bring us
Throughout the event we saw light to medium winds from the NE and the N along with
short chop ndash which made for similar conditions to the classic Westerly in Chicago This
helped the team adapt and look fast and comfortable This yearrsquos Orange Bowl was an
extraordinary experience full of lessons laughs and challenges where the team took a
step forward to the next level Sailing with current and 70+ boats on the line was
demanding but yet rewarding when executed properly Learning how to read the clouds to
predict wind shifts was one of the highlights of this event This process required us to be
disciplined and attentive to detail Furthermore it taught us the importance of hypotheses
testing and the value of their conclusions Discovering patterns allowed us not only to
understand the present but to predict the future - a fundamental toolability for sailboat
racing
A respectable performance featured two overall finishes in the gold fleet one silver and
two bronze while the team showed an outstanding attitude and desire to improve by
continuing to work hard Once again I enjoyed coaching the team and look forward to
many more experiences like this one
Orange Bowl - Green Fleet Regatta Report Coach Julia Melton
We had seven Chicago Yacht Club sailors on the green fleet course with a little under 70 boats total in the fleet The sailors learned a lot in the four days of racing such as the importance of staying hydrated and focusing on three simple things
positioning in the boat sail trim and direction The positioning in the boat is critical because proper positioning allows the skipper steer in a straight line Keeping the boat flat upwind was critical In shifty conditions like Biscayne Bay sailors need to
be deliberate with their movement to keep the boat flat The second simple thing to focus on is sail trim I always stress the importance of
sail trim with my sailors Sailors should make macro adjustments by sheeting in and out and then micro-adjustments by watching your telltales on the sail The focus
should be on your sail about 87-95 of the time depending on the conditions The other small percentage is used to check in with the fleet course waves etc The
third simple thing we tried to focus on during the race was our direction around the course This concept of direction may seem obvious but newer sailors often
forget about it on a green fleet course Sailors need to make sure they are sailing in the right direction (towards the next mark) This means navigating the least amount
of distance to the next mark on the course For example upwind sailing the lifted tack and not sailing past layline
The CYC sailors supported their teammates on and off the water The top finishers were Evan Wern finishing in 16th and Grace Renz finishing in 23rd All of our Green fleet sailors did a remarkable job and most importantly they were all smiling on the
last day
CYC Welcomes Summer Laser Coach
The CYC Sailing School is pleased to announce Michal Gryglewski will be coaching
our Laser Race Team this summer Mike graduated from the University of Szczecin
Poland in the Department of Physical Education and Health with a Masterrsquos Degree
Since his youth he has been a competitive sailor in the Optimist and Laser Classes
Some of Mikersquos accomplishments as a sailor include Opti Team Racing World
Champion in 2004 4th place Optimist European Championships in 2003
International German Opti Champion in 2003 Mike is a four-time Polish National
Laser Champion 5th place in Laser Youth European Championships in 2009 and
being a member of the Polish Sailing Team in the Laser
Currently Mike is a professional sailing coach specializing in the Optimist and Laser
Classes Throughout the years he has coached many high-performance race teams
in the USA and Europe Sailors working with Mike have qualified for National Teams
World and European Championships Many of these sailors have won medals at
National and International ranked regattas Today Mike works as a Head
Performance Coach at Royal Cork Yacht Club in Ireland Mike is looking forward to a
great summer in Chicago Please help us welcome Mike to the CYC Race Team
New This Spring Laser amp C420 Race Team
Spring Race Team Application
When March 7th- May 30th
What Separate Laser and Club 420 (spinnaker
and trapeze) practices every Wednesday of the
week
Who This is targeted for experienced high
school sailors (JV or Varsity) and sailors
transitioning out of Optis
Where Chicago Yacht Club Belmont
Bring your own Laser You will be provided a
Club 420 and sailsWe highly recommend your
own your own sails for regattas
Why We want to build our C420 and Laser
Travel teams as they allow us to reach higher
levels of competition than just HS sailing
provides They also introduce many new
elements of sailing that is important to develop
before collegeadult sailing We also want to
transition sailors to sailing C420 or Laser all
summer and winter at the major national and
international events
How 4-7pm every Wednesday C420 you will
need to pick your partner for the whole season
and you will be given your own boat and sails to
take care of and customize
Pricing Laser $250season
C420 $350season (boats and sails charter) -
$250season (if you provide your own)
Spring Race Team Application
Questions Email Sailing School Office
300 W Belmont Ave
Chicago IL 60657
sailingadminchicagoyachtcluborg
(312) 861-7777 Ext 5563
- January 2018
- 2018 Summer Sailing SchoolCLICK HERE TO REGISTERNow Open to MembersOpen to the public on January 10th
-
Upcoming Chicago Yacht Club Events
Winter 2018
February 17-18 C420 Midwinter Championship
USSCMC Jensen Beach FL
March 3-4
USODA Sunshine State
Championship Jensen Beach FL
March 6 Spring High School Practice Begins
Chicago Yacht Club
March 10-11 USODA Gulf Coast
Championship Fairhope Yacht
Club AL
Spring 2018
March 17
Spring Opti Practice Begins
Chicago Yacht Club
March 24-25
Ice Breaker HS Regatta Chicago
Yacht Club
April 21-22
MISSA Central Baker Qualifier
Chicago Yacht Club
April 26-29 USODA Team Trials Key
Biscayne Yacht Club FL
May 5 Rickover Regatta Chicago Yacht
Club
Orange Bowl - Laser Fleet
Regatta Report Coach Youssef Akrout
For me the regatta has been another ring for the chain of being a better sailor I didnt pressure the kids at all on asking for results but I made them realize that they are in the process of learning and acquiring the
necessary knowledge to win in the future As none of them have sailed in months getting the right boat handling was the primary focus of the training fleet management strategy and
starts were the primary focus of the regatta I made sure they wrote down coachs observations and their own and mostly focused on not repeating the same mistakes the day afterthey did so and it was a better day each
day The best sentence that summarizes my goal as a coach for the
regatta is The winner in sailing is the one who makes the fewer mistakes on the water learn from todays mistakes and avoid them tomorrow
The sailors learned a lot in such a competitive fleet and are super motivated to come back next year some kids are aiming for a podium next
year so Im happy that I enlightened some of their goals As a team we left Miami feeling accomplished and I felt proud to have been their coach
Orange Bowl - Club 420 Fleet
The 420 race team had an excellent
event at Orange Bowl this
Christmas The entire team showed
progress from last year and
especially during the event
Coaching the group was Isaac Clark
and Johnny Norfleet (Head Coach of
Fordham University Sailing Team)
The squad had a number of
excellent finishes and ending the
regatta on a spectacular note in the
final Gold fleet race taking 4 of the
top 5 places
Overall finishes
2nd80 Boyd BraggAisling Sullivan
7th80 Teddy NicolosiMia Nicolosi
11th80 Ethan HanleyOlivia Hanley
12th80 Robert HunterVictoria
Flately
32nd80 Marleigh BelselyQuinn
Keenan
66th80 Max KlaasenShay Gualvoni
73rd80 Caroline SandovalLuke
Rickard
Orange Bowl - RWB Fleet Regatta Report Coach Hector Guzman
A day prior to the start of the event the team met for one last practice session We worked
on fine-tuning our boats and sails while getting used to the conditions around the racing
area To finish the day and our preparation for the regatta we partnered up with other
teams and worked on starts and short races to get a good feel for what the next day would
bring us
Throughout the event we saw light to medium winds from the NE and the N along with
short chop ndash which made for similar conditions to the classic Westerly in Chicago This
helped the team adapt and look fast and comfortable This yearrsquos Orange Bowl was an
extraordinary experience full of lessons laughs and challenges where the team took a
step forward to the next level Sailing with current and 70+ boats on the line was
demanding but yet rewarding when executed properly Learning how to read the clouds to
predict wind shifts was one of the highlights of this event This process required us to be
disciplined and attentive to detail Furthermore it taught us the importance of hypotheses
testing and the value of their conclusions Discovering patterns allowed us not only to
understand the present but to predict the future - a fundamental toolability for sailboat
racing
A respectable performance featured two overall finishes in the gold fleet one silver and
two bronze while the team showed an outstanding attitude and desire to improve by
continuing to work hard Once again I enjoyed coaching the team and look forward to
many more experiences like this one
Orange Bowl - Green Fleet Regatta Report Coach Julia Melton
We had seven Chicago Yacht Club sailors on the green fleet course with a little under 70 boats total in the fleet The sailors learned a lot in the four days of racing such as the importance of staying hydrated and focusing on three simple things
positioning in the boat sail trim and direction The positioning in the boat is critical because proper positioning allows the skipper steer in a straight line Keeping the boat flat upwind was critical In shifty conditions like Biscayne Bay sailors need to
be deliberate with their movement to keep the boat flat The second simple thing to focus on is sail trim I always stress the importance of
sail trim with my sailors Sailors should make macro adjustments by sheeting in and out and then micro-adjustments by watching your telltales on the sail The focus
should be on your sail about 87-95 of the time depending on the conditions The other small percentage is used to check in with the fleet course waves etc The
third simple thing we tried to focus on during the race was our direction around the course This concept of direction may seem obvious but newer sailors often
forget about it on a green fleet course Sailors need to make sure they are sailing in the right direction (towards the next mark) This means navigating the least amount
of distance to the next mark on the course For example upwind sailing the lifted tack and not sailing past layline
The CYC sailors supported their teammates on and off the water The top finishers were Evan Wern finishing in 16th and Grace Renz finishing in 23rd All of our Green fleet sailors did a remarkable job and most importantly they were all smiling on the
last day
CYC Welcomes Summer Laser Coach
The CYC Sailing School is pleased to announce Michal Gryglewski will be coaching
our Laser Race Team this summer Mike graduated from the University of Szczecin
Poland in the Department of Physical Education and Health with a Masterrsquos Degree
Since his youth he has been a competitive sailor in the Optimist and Laser Classes
Some of Mikersquos accomplishments as a sailor include Opti Team Racing World
Champion in 2004 4th place Optimist European Championships in 2003
International German Opti Champion in 2003 Mike is a four-time Polish National
Laser Champion 5th place in Laser Youth European Championships in 2009 and
being a member of the Polish Sailing Team in the Laser
Currently Mike is a professional sailing coach specializing in the Optimist and Laser
Classes Throughout the years he has coached many high-performance race teams
in the USA and Europe Sailors working with Mike have qualified for National Teams
World and European Championships Many of these sailors have won medals at
National and International ranked regattas Today Mike works as a Head
Performance Coach at Royal Cork Yacht Club in Ireland Mike is looking forward to a
great summer in Chicago Please help us welcome Mike to the CYC Race Team
New This Spring Laser amp C420 Race Team
Spring Race Team Application
When March 7th- May 30th
What Separate Laser and Club 420 (spinnaker
and trapeze) practices every Wednesday of the
week
Who This is targeted for experienced high
school sailors (JV or Varsity) and sailors
transitioning out of Optis
Where Chicago Yacht Club Belmont
Bring your own Laser You will be provided a
Club 420 and sailsWe highly recommend your
own your own sails for regattas
Why We want to build our C420 and Laser
Travel teams as they allow us to reach higher
levels of competition than just HS sailing
provides They also introduce many new
elements of sailing that is important to develop
before collegeadult sailing We also want to
transition sailors to sailing C420 or Laser all
summer and winter at the major national and
international events
How 4-7pm every Wednesday C420 you will
need to pick your partner for the whole season
and you will be given your own boat and sails to
take care of and customize
Pricing Laser $250season
C420 $350season (boats and sails charter) -
$250season (if you provide your own)
Spring Race Team Application
Questions Email Sailing School Office
300 W Belmont Ave
Chicago IL 60657
sailingadminchicagoyachtcluborg
(312) 861-7777 Ext 5563
- January 2018
- 2018 Summer Sailing SchoolCLICK HERE TO REGISTERNow Open to MembersOpen to the public on January 10th
-
Winter 2018
February 17-18 C420 Midwinter Championship
USSCMC Jensen Beach FL
March 3-4
USODA Sunshine State
Championship Jensen Beach FL
March 6 Spring High School Practice Begins
Chicago Yacht Club
March 10-11 USODA Gulf Coast
Championship Fairhope Yacht
Club AL
Spring 2018
March 17
Spring Opti Practice Begins
Chicago Yacht Club
March 24-25
Ice Breaker HS Regatta Chicago
Yacht Club
April 21-22
MISSA Central Baker Qualifier
Chicago Yacht Club
April 26-29 USODA Team Trials Key
Biscayne Yacht Club FL
May 5 Rickover Regatta Chicago Yacht
Club
Orange Bowl - Laser Fleet
Regatta Report Coach Youssef Akrout
For me the regatta has been another ring for the chain of being a better sailor I didnt pressure the kids at all on asking for results but I made them realize that they are in the process of learning and acquiring the
necessary knowledge to win in the future As none of them have sailed in months getting the right boat handling was the primary focus of the training fleet management strategy and
starts were the primary focus of the regatta I made sure they wrote down coachs observations and their own and mostly focused on not repeating the same mistakes the day afterthey did so and it was a better day each
day The best sentence that summarizes my goal as a coach for the
regatta is The winner in sailing is the one who makes the fewer mistakes on the water learn from todays mistakes and avoid them tomorrow
The sailors learned a lot in such a competitive fleet and are super motivated to come back next year some kids are aiming for a podium next
year so Im happy that I enlightened some of their goals As a team we left Miami feeling accomplished and I felt proud to have been their coach
Orange Bowl - Club 420 Fleet
The 420 race team had an excellent
event at Orange Bowl this
Christmas The entire team showed
progress from last year and
especially during the event
Coaching the group was Isaac Clark
and Johnny Norfleet (Head Coach of
Fordham University Sailing Team)
The squad had a number of
excellent finishes and ending the
regatta on a spectacular note in the
final Gold fleet race taking 4 of the
top 5 places
Overall finishes
2nd80 Boyd BraggAisling Sullivan
7th80 Teddy NicolosiMia Nicolosi
11th80 Ethan HanleyOlivia Hanley
12th80 Robert HunterVictoria
Flately
32nd80 Marleigh BelselyQuinn
Keenan
66th80 Max KlaasenShay Gualvoni
73rd80 Caroline SandovalLuke
Rickard
Orange Bowl - RWB Fleet Regatta Report Coach Hector Guzman
A day prior to the start of the event the team met for one last practice session We worked
on fine-tuning our boats and sails while getting used to the conditions around the racing
area To finish the day and our preparation for the regatta we partnered up with other
teams and worked on starts and short races to get a good feel for what the next day would
bring us
Throughout the event we saw light to medium winds from the NE and the N along with
short chop ndash which made for similar conditions to the classic Westerly in Chicago This
helped the team adapt and look fast and comfortable This yearrsquos Orange Bowl was an
extraordinary experience full of lessons laughs and challenges where the team took a
step forward to the next level Sailing with current and 70+ boats on the line was
demanding but yet rewarding when executed properly Learning how to read the clouds to
predict wind shifts was one of the highlights of this event This process required us to be
disciplined and attentive to detail Furthermore it taught us the importance of hypotheses
testing and the value of their conclusions Discovering patterns allowed us not only to
understand the present but to predict the future - a fundamental toolability for sailboat
racing
A respectable performance featured two overall finishes in the gold fleet one silver and
two bronze while the team showed an outstanding attitude and desire to improve by
continuing to work hard Once again I enjoyed coaching the team and look forward to
many more experiences like this one
Orange Bowl - Green Fleet Regatta Report Coach Julia Melton
We had seven Chicago Yacht Club sailors on the green fleet course with a little under 70 boats total in the fleet The sailors learned a lot in the four days of racing such as the importance of staying hydrated and focusing on three simple things
positioning in the boat sail trim and direction The positioning in the boat is critical because proper positioning allows the skipper steer in a straight line Keeping the boat flat upwind was critical In shifty conditions like Biscayne Bay sailors need to
be deliberate with their movement to keep the boat flat The second simple thing to focus on is sail trim I always stress the importance of
sail trim with my sailors Sailors should make macro adjustments by sheeting in and out and then micro-adjustments by watching your telltales on the sail The focus
should be on your sail about 87-95 of the time depending on the conditions The other small percentage is used to check in with the fleet course waves etc The
third simple thing we tried to focus on during the race was our direction around the course This concept of direction may seem obvious but newer sailors often
forget about it on a green fleet course Sailors need to make sure they are sailing in the right direction (towards the next mark) This means navigating the least amount
of distance to the next mark on the course For example upwind sailing the lifted tack and not sailing past layline
The CYC sailors supported their teammates on and off the water The top finishers were Evan Wern finishing in 16th and Grace Renz finishing in 23rd All of our Green fleet sailors did a remarkable job and most importantly they were all smiling on the
last day
CYC Welcomes Summer Laser Coach
The CYC Sailing School is pleased to announce Michal Gryglewski will be coaching
our Laser Race Team this summer Mike graduated from the University of Szczecin
Poland in the Department of Physical Education and Health with a Masterrsquos Degree
Since his youth he has been a competitive sailor in the Optimist and Laser Classes
Some of Mikersquos accomplishments as a sailor include Opti Team Racing World
Champion in 2004 4th place Optimist European Championships in 2003
International German Opti Champion in 2003 Mike is a four-time Polish National
Laser Champion 5th place in Laser Youth European Championships in 2009 and
being a member of the Polish Sailing Team in the Laser
Currently Mike is a professional sailing coach specializing in the Optimist and Laser
Classes Throughout the years he has coached many high-performance race teams
in the USA and Europe Sailors working with Mike have qualified for National Teams
World and European Championships Many of these sailors have won medals at
National and International ranked regattas Today Mike works as a Head
Performance Coach at Royal Cork Yacht Club in Ireland Mike is looking forward to a
great summer in Chicago Please help us welcome Mike to the CYC Race Team
New This Spring Laser amp C420 Race Team
Spring Race Team Application
When March 7th- May 30th
What Separate Laser and Club 420 (spinnaker
and trapeze) practices every Wednesday of the
week
Who This is targeted for experienced high
school sailors (JV or Varsity) and sailors
transitioning out of Optis
Where Chicago Yacht Club Belmont
Bring your own Laser You will be provided a
Club 420 and sailsWe highly recommend your
own your own sails for regattas
Why We want to build our C420 and Laser
Travel teams as they allow us to reach higher
levels of competition than just HS sailing
provides They also introduce many new
elements of sailing that is important to develop
before collegeadult sailing We also want to
transition sailors to sailing C420 or Laser all
summer and winter at the major national and
international events
How 4-7pm every Wednesday C420 you will
need to pick your partner for the whole season
and you will be given your own boat and sails to
take care of and customize
Pricing Laser $250season
C420 $350season (boats and sails charter) -
$250season (if you provide your own)
Spring Race Team Application
Questions Email Sailing School Office
300 W Belmont Ave
Chicago IL 60657
sailingadminchicagoyachtcluborg
(312) 861-7777 Ext 5563
- January 2018
- 2018 Summer Sailing SchoolCLICK HERE TO REGISTERNow Open to MembersOpen to the public on January 10th
-
Regatta Report Coach Youssef Akrout
For me the regatta has been another ring for the chain of being a better sailor I didnt pressure the kids at all on asking for results but I made them realize that they are in the process of learning and acquiring the
necessary knowledge to win in the future As none of them have sailed in months getting the right boat handling was the primary focus of the training fleet management strategy and
starts were the primary focus of the regatta I made sure they wrote down coachs observations and their own and mostly focused on not repeating the same mistakes the day afterthey did so and it was a better day each
day The best sentence that summarizes my goal as a coach for the
regatta is The winner in sailing is the one who makes the fewer mistakes on the water learn from todays mistakes and avoid them tomorrow
The sailors learned a lot in such a competitive fleet and are super motivated to come back next year some kids are aiming for a podium next
year so Im happy that I enlightened some of their goals As a team we left Miami feeling accomplished and I felt proud to have been their coach
Orange Bowl - Club 420 Fleet
The 420 race team had an excellent
event at Orange Bowl this
Christmas The entire team showed
progress from last year and
especially during the event
Coaching the group was Isaac Clark
and Johnny Norfleet (Head Coach of
Fordham University Sailing Team)
The squad had a number of
excellent finishes and ending the
regatta on a spectacular note in the
final Gold fleet race taking 4 of the
top 5 places
Overall finishes
2nd80 Boyd BraggAisling Sullivan
7th80 Teddy NicolosiMia Nicolosi
11th80 Ethan HanleyOlivia Hanley
12th80 Robert HunterVictoria
Flately
32nd80 Marleigh BelselyQuinn
Keenan
66th80 Max KlaasenShay Gualvoni
73rd80 Caroline SandovalLuke
Rickard
Orange Bowl - RWB Fleet Regatta Report Coach Hector Guzman
A day prior to the start of the event the team met for one last practice session We worked
on fine-tuning our boats and sails while getting used to the conditions around the racing
area To finish the day and our preparation for the regatta we partnered up with other
teams and worked on starts and short races to get a good feel for what the next day would
bring us
Throughout the event we saw light to medium winds from the NE and the N along with
short chop ndash which made for similar conditions to the classic Westerly in Chicago This
helped the team adapt and look fast and comfortable This yearrsquos Orange Bowl was an
extraordinary experience full of lessons laughs and challenges where the team took a
step forward to the next level Sailing with current and 70+ boats on the line was
demanding but yet rewarding when executed properly Learning how to read the clouds to
predict wind shifts was one of the highlights of this event This process required us to be
disciplined and attentive to detail Furthermore it taught us the importance of hypotheses
testing and the value of their conclusions Discovering patterns allowed us not only to
understand the present but to predict the future - a fundamental toolability for sailboat
racing
A respectable performance featured two overall finishes in the gold fleet one silver and
two bronze while the team showed an outstanding attitude and desire to improve by
continuing to work hard Once again I enjoyed coaching the team and look forward to
many more experiences like this one
Orange Bowl - Green Fleet Regatta Report Coach Julia Melton
We had seven Chicago Yacht Club sailors on the green fleet course with a little under 70 boats total in the fleet The sailors learned a lot in the four days of racing such as the importance of staying hydrated and focusing on three simple things
positioning in the boat sail trim and direction The positioning in the boat is critical because proper positioning allows the skipper steer in a straight line Keeping the boat flat upwind was critical In shifty conditions like Biscayne Bay sailors need to
be deliberate with their movement to keep the boat flat The second simple thing to focus on is sail trim I always stress the importance of
sail trim with my sailors Sailors should make macro adjustments by sheeting in and out and then micro-adjustments by watching your telltales on the sail The focus
should be on your sail about 87-95 of the time depending on the conditions The other small percentage is used to check in with the fleet course waves etc The
third simple thing we tried to focus on during the race was our direction around the course This concept of direction may seem obvious but newer sailors often
forget about it on a green fleet course Sailors need to make sure they are sailing in the right direction (towards the next mark) This means navigating the least amount
of distance to the next mark on the course For example upwind sailing the lifted tack and not sailing past layline
The CYC sailors supported their teammates on and off the water The top finishers were Evan Wern finishing in 16th and Grace Renz finishing in 23rd All of our Green fleet sailors did a remarkable job and most importantly they were all smiling on the
last day
CYC Welcomes Summer Laser Coach
The CYC Sailing School is pleased to announce Michal Gryglewski will be coaching
our Laser Race Team this summer Mike graduated from the University of Szczecin
Poland in the Department of Physical Education and Health with a Masterrsquos Degree
Since his youth he has been a competitive sailor in the Optimist and Laser Classes
Some of Mikersquos accomplishments as a sailor include Opti Team Racing World
Champion in 2004 4th place Optimist European Championships in 2003
International German Opti Champion in 2003 Mike is a four-time Polish National
Laser Champion 5th place in Laser Youth European Championships in 2009 and
being a member of the Polish Sailing Team in the Laser
Currently Mike is a professional sailing coach specializing in the Optimist and Laser
Classes Throughout the years he has coached many high-performance race teams
in the USA and Europe Sailors working with Mike have qualified for National Teams
World and European Championships Many of these sailors have won medals at
National and International ranked regattas Today Mike works as a Head
Performance Coach at Royal Cork Yacht Club in Ireland Mike is looking forward to a
great summer in Chicago Please help us welcome Mike to the CYC Race Team
New This Spring Laser amp C420 Race Team
Spring Race Team Application
When March 7th- May 30th
What Separate Laser and Club 420 (spinnaker
and trapeze) practices every Wednesday of the
week
Who This is targeted for experienced high
school sailors (JV or Varsity) and sailors
transitioning out of Optis
Where Chicago Yacht Club Belmont
Bring your own Laser You will be provided a
Club 420 and sailsWe highly recommend your
own your own sails for regattas
Why We want to build our C420 and Laser
Travel teams as they allow us to reach higher
levels of competition than just HS sailing
provides They also introduce many new
elements of sailing that is important to develop
before collegeadult sailing We also want to
transition sailors to sailing C420 or Laser all
summer and winter at the major national and
international events
How 4-7pm every Wednesday C420 you will
need to pick your partner for the whole season
and you will be given your own boat and sails to
take care of and customize
Pricing Laser $250season
C420 $350season (boats and sails charter) -
$250season (if you provide your own)
Spring Race Team Application
Questions Email Sailing School Office
300 W Belmont Ave
Chicago IL 60657
sailingadminchicagoyachtcluborg
(312) 861-7777 Ext 5563
- January 2018
- 2018 Summer Sailing SchoolCLICK HERE TO REGISTERNow Open to MembersOpen to the public on January 10th
-
regatta is The winner in sailing is the one who makes the fewer mistakes on the water learn from todays mistakes and avoid them tomorrow
The sailors learned a lot in such a competitive fleet and are super motivated to come back next year some kids are aiming for a podium next
year so Im happy that I enlightened some of their goals As a team we left Miami feeling accomplished and I felt proud to have been their coach
Orange Bowl - Club 420 Fleet
The 420 race team had an excellent
event at Orange Bowl this
Christmas The entire team showed
progress from last year and
especially during the event
Coaching the group was Isaac Clark
and Johnny Norfleet (Head Coach of
Fordham University Sailing Team)
The squad had a number of
excellent finishes and ending the
regatta on a spectacular note in the
final Gold fleet race taking 4 of the
top 5 places
Overall finishes
2nd80 Boyd BraggAisling Sullivan
7th80 Teddy NicolosiMia Nicolosi
11th80 Ethan HanleyOlivia Hanley
12th80 Robert HunterVictoria
Flately
32nd80 Marleigh BelselyQuinn
Keenan
66th80 Max KlaasenShay Gualvoni
73rd80 Caroline SandovalLuke
Rickard
Orange Bowl - RWB Fleet Regatta Report Coach Hector Guzman
A day prior to the start of the event the team met for one last practice session We worked
on fine-tuning our boats and sails while getting used to the conditions around the racing
area To finish the day and our preparation for the regatta we partnered up with other
teams and worked on starts and short races to get a good feel for what the next day would
bring us
Throughout the event we saw light to medium winds from the NE and the N along with
short chop ndash which made for similar conditions to the classic Westerly in Chicago This
helped the team adapt and look fast and comfortable This yearrsquos Orange Bowl was an
extraordinary experience full of lessons laughs and challenges where the team took a
step forward to the next level Sailing with current and 70+ boats on the line was
demanding but yet rewarding when executed properly Learning how to read the clouds to
predict wind shifts was one of the highlights of this event This process required us to be
disciplined and attentive to detail Furthermore it taught us the importance of hypotheses
testing and the value of their conclusions Discovering patterns allowed us not only to
understand the present but to predict the future - a fundamental toolability for sailboat
racing
A respectable performance featured two overall finishes in the gold fleet one silver and
two bronze while the team showed an outstanding attitude and desire to improve by
continuing to work hard Once again I enjoyed coaching the team and look forward to
many more experiences like this one
Orange Bowl - Green Fleet Regatta Report Coach Julia Melton
We had seven Chicago Yacht Club sailors on the green fleet course with a little under 70 boats total in the fleet The sailors learned a lot in the four days of racing such as the importance of staying hydrated and focusing on three simple things
positioning in the boat sail trim and direction The positioning in the boat is critical because proper positioning allows the skipper steer in a straight line Keeping the boat flat upwind was critical In shifty conditions like Biscayne Bay sailors need to
be deliberate with their movement to keep the boat flat The second simple thing to focus on is sail trim I always stress the importance of
sail trim with my sailors Sailors should make macro adjustments by sheeting in and out and then micro-adjustments by watching your telltales on the sail The focus
should be on your sail about 87-95 of the time depending on the conditions The other small percentage is used to check in with the fleet course waves etc The
third simple thing we tried to focus on during the race was our direction around the course This concept of direction may seem obvious but newer sailors often
forget about it on a green fleet course Sailors need to make sure they are sailing in the right direction (towards the next mark) This means navigating the least amount
of distance to the next mark on the course For example upwind sailing the lifted tack and not sailing past layline
The CYC sailors supported their teammates on and off the water The top finishers were Evan Wern finishing in 16th and Grace Renz finishing in 23rd All of our Green fleet sailors did a remarkable job and most importantly they were all smiling on the
last day
CYC Welcomes Summer Laser Coach
The CYC Sailing School is pleased to announce Michal Gryglewski will be coaching
our Laser Race Team this summer Mike graduated from the University of Szczecin
Poland in the Department of Physical Education and Health with a Masterrsquos Degree
Since his youth he has been a competitive sailor in the Optimist and Laser Classes
Some of Mikersquos accomplishments as a sailor include Opti Team Racing World
Champion in 2004 4th place Optimist European Championships in 2003
International German Opti Champion in 2003 Mike is a four-time Polish National
Laser Champion 5th place in Laser Youth European Championships in 2009 and
being a member of the Polish Sailing Team in the Laser
Currently Mike is a professional sailing coach specializing in the Optimist and Laser
Classes Throughout the years he has coached many high-performance race teams
in the USA and Europe Sailors working with Mike have qualified for National Teams
World and European Championships Many of these sailors have won medals at
National and International ranked regattas Today Mike works as a Head
Performance Coach at Royal Cork Yacht Club in Ireland Mike is looking forward to a
great summer in Chicago Please help us welcome Mike to the CYC Race Team
New This Spring Laser amp C420 Race Team
Spring Race Team Application
When March 7th- May 30th
What Separate Laser and Club 420 (spinnaker
and trapeze) practices every Wednesday of the
week
Who This is targeted for experienced high
school sailors (JV or Varsity) and sailors
transitioning out of Optis
Where Chicago Yacht Club Belmont
Bring your own Laser You will be provided a
Club 420 and sailsWe highly recommend your
own your own sails for regattas
Why We want to build our C420 and Laser
Travel teams as they allow us to reach higher
levels of competition than just HS sailing
provides They also introduce many new
elements of sailing that is important to develop
before collegeadult sailing We also want to
transition sailors to sailing C420 or Laser all
summer and winter at the major national and
international events
How 4-7pm every Wednesday C420 you will
need to pick your partner for the whole season
and you will be given your own boat and sails to
take care of and customize
Pricing Laser $250season
C420 $350season (boats and sails charter) -
$250season (if you provide your own)
Spring Race Team Application
Questions Email Sailing School Office
300 W Belmont Ave
Chicago IL 60657
sailingadminchicagoyachtcluborg
(312) 861-7777 Ext 5563
- January 2018
- 2018 Summer Sailing SchoolCLICK HERE TO REGISTERNow Open to MembersOpen to the public on January 10th
-
Flately
32nd80 Marleigh BelselyQuinn
Keenan
66th80 Max KlaasenShay Gualvoni
73rd80 Caroline SandovalLuke
Rickard
Orange Bowl - RWB Fleet Regatta Report Coach Hector Guzman
A day prior to the start of the event the team met for one last practice session We worked
on fine-tuning our boats and sails while getting used to the conditions around the racing
area To finish the day and our preparation for the regatta we partnered up with other
teams and worked on starts and short races to get a good feel for what the next day would
bring us
Throughout the event we saw light to medium winds from the NE and the N along with
short chop ndash which made for similar conditions to the classic Westerly in Chicago This
helped the team adapt and look fast and comfortable This yearrsquos Orange Bowl was an
extraordinary experience full of lessons laughs and challenges where the team took a
step forward to the next level Sailing with current and 70+ boats on the line was
demanding but yet rewarding when executed properly Learning how to read the clouds to
predict wind shifts was one of the highlights of this event This process required us to be
disciplined and attentive to detail Furthermore it taught us the importance of hypotheses
testing and the value of their conclusions Discovering patterns allowed us not only to
understand the present but to predict the future - a fundamental toolability for sailboat
racing
A respectable performance featured two overall finishes in the gold fleet one silver and
two bronze while the team showed an outstanding attitude and desire to improve by
continuing to work hard Once again I enjoyed coaching the team and look forward to
many more experiences like this one
Orange Bowl - Green Fleet Regatta Report Coach Julia Melton
We had seven Chicago Yacht Club sailors on the green fleet course with a little under 70 boats total in the fleet The sailors learned a lot in the four days of racing such as the importance of staying hydrated and focusing on three simple things
positioning in the boat sail trim and direction The positioning in the boat is critical because proper positioning allows the skipper steer in a straight line Keeping the boat flat upwind was critical In shifty conditions like Biscayne Bay sailors need to
be deliberate with their movement to keep the boat flat The second simple thing to focus on is sail trim I always stress the importance of
sail trim with my sailors Sailors should make macro adjustments by sheeting in and out and then micro-adjustments by watching your telltales on the sail The focus
should be on your sail about 87-95 of the time depending on the conditions The other small percentage is used to check in with the fleet course waves etc The
third simple thing we tried to focus on during the race was our direction around the course This concept of direction may seem obvious but newer sailors often
forget about it on a green fleet course Sailors need to make sure they are sailing in the right direction (towards the next mark) This means navigating the least amount
of distance to the next mark on the course For example upwind sailing the lifted tack and not sailing past layline
The CYC sailors supported their teammates on and off the water The top finishers were Evan Wern finishing in 16th and Grace Renz finishing in 23rd All of our Green fleet sailors did a remarkable job and most importantly they were all smiling on the
last day
CYC Welcomes Summer Laser Coach
The CYC Sailing School is pleased to announce Michal Gryglewski will be coaching
our Laser Race Team this summer Mike graduated from the University of Szczecin
Poland in the Department of Physical Education and Health with a Masterrsquos Degree
Since his youth he has been a competitive sailor in the Optimist and Laser Classes
Some of Mikersquos accomplishments as a sailor include Opti Team Racing World
Champion in 2004 4th place Optimist European Championships in 2003
International German Opti Champion in 2003 Mike is a four-time Polish National
Laser Champion 5th place in Laser Youth European Championships in 2009 and
being a member of the Polish Sailing Team in the Laser
Currently Mike is a professional sailing coach specializing in the Optimist and Laser
Classes Throughout the years he has coached many high-performance race teams
in the USA and Europe Sailors working with Mike have qualified for National Teams
World and European Championships Many of these sailors have won medals at
National and International ranked regattas Today Mike works as a Head
Performance Coach at Royal Cork Yacht Club in Ireland Mike is looking forward to a
great summer in Chicago Please help us welcome Mike to the CYC Race Team
New This Spring Laser amp C420 Race Team
Spring Race Team Application
When March 7th- May 30th
What Separate Laser and Club 420 (spinnaker
and trapeze) practices every Wednesday of the
week
Who This is targeted for experienced high
school sailors (JV or Varsity) and sailors
transitioning out of Optis
Where Chicago Yacht Club Belmont
Bring your own Laser You will be provided a
Club 420 and sailsWe highly recommend your
own your own sails for regattas
Why We want to build our C420 and Laser
Travel teams as they allow us to reach higher
levels of competition than just HS sailing
provides They also introduce many new
elements of sailing that is important to develop
before collegeadult sailing We also want to
transition sailors to sailing C420 or Laser all
summer and winter at the major national and
international events
How 4-7pm every Wednesday C420 you will
need to pick your partner for the whole season
and you will be given your own boat and sails to
take care of and customize
Pricing Laser $250season
C420 $350season (boats and sails charter) -
$250season (if you provide your own)
Spring Race Team Application
Questions Email Sailing School Office
300 W Belmont Ave
Chicago IL 60657
sailingadminchicagoyachtcluborg
(312) 861-7777 Ext 5563
- January 2018
- 2018 Summer Sailing SchoolCLICK HERE TO REGISTERNow Open to MembersOpen to the public on January 10th
-
helped the team adapt and look fast and comfortable This yearrsquos Orange Bowl was an
extraordinary experience full of lessons laughs and challenges where the team took a
step forward to the next level Sailing with current and 70+ boats on the line was
demanding but yet rewarding when executed properly Learning how to read the clouds to
predict wind shifts was one of the highlights of this event This process required us to be
disciplined and attentive to detail Furthermore it taught us the importance of hypotheses
testing and the value of their conclusions Discovering patterns allowed us not only to
understand the present but to predict the future - a fundamental toolability for sailboat
racing
A respectable performance featured two overall finishes in the gold fleet one silver and
two bronze while the team showed an outstanding attitude and desire to improve by
continuing to work hard Once again I enjoyed coaching the team and look forward to
many more experiences like this one
Orange Bowl - Green Fleet Regatta Report Coach Julia Melton
We had seven Chicago Yacht Club sailors on the green fleet course with a little under 70 boats total in the fleet The sailors learned a lot in the four days of racing such as the importance of staying hydrated and focusing on three simple things
positioning in the boat sail trim and direction The positioning in the boat is critical because proper positioning allows the skipper steer in a straight line Keeping the boat flat upwind was critical In shifty conditions like Biscayne Bay sailors need to
be deliberate with their movement to keep the boat flat The second simple thing to focus on is sail trim I always stress the importance of
sail trim with my sailors Sailors should make macro adjustments by sheeting in and out and then micro-adjustments by watching your telltales on the sail The focus
should be on your sail about 87-95 of the time depending on the conditions The other small percentage is used to check in with the fleet course waves etc The
third simple thing we tried to focus on during the race was our direction around the course This concept of direction may seem obvious but newer sailors often
forget about it on a green fleet course Sailors need to make sure they are sailing in the right direction (towards the next mark) This means navigating the least amount
of distance to the next mark on the course For example upwind sailing the lifted tack and not sailing past layline
The CYC sailors supported their teammates on and off the water The top finishers were Evan Wern finishing in 16th and Grace Renz finishing in 23rd All of our Green fleet sailors did a remarkable job and most importantly they were all smiling on the
last day
CYC Welcomes Summer Laser Coach
The CYC Sailing School is pleased to announce Michal Gryglewski will be coaching
our Laser Race Team this summer Mike graduated from the University of Szczecin
Poland in the Department of Physical Education and Health with a Masterrsquos Degree
Since his youth he has been a competitive sailor in the Optimist and Laser Classes
Some of Mikersquos accomplishments as a sailor include Opti Team Racing World
Champion in 2004 4th place Optimist European Championships in 2003
International German Opti Champion in 2003 Mike is a four-time Polish National
Laser Champion 5th place in Laser Youth European Championships in 2009 and
being a member of the Polish Sailing Team in the Laser
Currently Mike is a professional sailing coach specializing in the Optimist and Laser
Classes Throughout the years he has coached many high-performance race teams
in the USA and Europe Sailors working with Mike have qualified for National Teams
World and European Championships Many of these sailors have won medals at
National and International ranked regattas Today Mike works as a Head
Performance Coach at Royal Cork Yacht Club in Ireland Mike is looking forward to a
great summer in Chicago Please help us welcome Mike to the CYC Race Team
New This Spring Laser amp C420 Race Team
Spring Race Team Application
When March 7th- May 30th
What Separate Laser and Club 420 (spinnaker
and trapeze) practices every Wednesday of the
week
Who This is targeted for experienced high
school sailors (JV or Varsity) and sailors
transitioning out of Optis
Where Chicago Yacht Club Belmont
Bring your own Laser You will be provided a
Club 420 and sailsWe highly recommend your
own your own sails for regattas
Why We want to build our C420 and Laser
Travel teams as they allow us to reach higher
levels of competition than just HS sailing
provides They also introduce many new
elements of sailing that is important to develop
before collegeadult sailing We also want to
transition sailors to sailing C420 or Laser all
summer and winter at the major national and
international events
How 4-7pm every Wednesday C420 you will
need to pick your partner for the whole season
and you will be given your own boat and sails to
take care of and customize
Pricing Laser $250season
C420 $350season (boats and sails charter) -
$250season (if you provide your own)
Spring Race Team Application
Questions Email Sailing School Office
300 W Belmont Ave
Chicago IL 60657
sailingadminchicagoyachtcluborg
(312) 861-7777 Ext 5563
- January 2018
- 2018 Summer Sailing SchoolCLICK HERE TO REGISTERNow Open to MembersOpen to the public on January 10th
-
We had seven Chicago Yacht Club sailors on the green fleet course with a little under 70 boats total in the fleet The sailors learned a lot in the four days of racing such as the importance of staying hydrated and focusing on three simple things
positioning in the boat sail trim and direction The positioning in the boat is critical because proper positioning allows the skipper steer in a straight line Keeping the boat flat upwind was critical In shifty conditions like Biscayne Bay sailors need to
be deliberate with their movement to keep the boat flat The second simple thing to focus on is sail trim I always stress the importance of
sail trim with my sailors Sailors should make macro adjustments by sheeting in and out and then micro-adjustments by watching your telltales on the sail The focus
should be on your sail about 87-95 of the time depending on the conditions The other small percentage is used to check in with the fleet course waves etc The
third simple thing we tried to focus on during the race was our direction around the course This concept of direction may seem obvious but newer sailors often
forget about it on a green fleet course Sailors need to make sure they are sailing in the right direction (towards the next mark) This means navigating the least amount
of distance to the next mark on the course For example upwind sailing the lifted tack and not sailing past layline
The CYC sailors supported their teammates on and off the water The top finishers were Evan Wern finishing in 16th and Grace Renz finishing in 23rd All of our Green fleet sailors did a remarkable job and most importantly they were all smiling on the
last day
CYC Welcomes Summer Laser Coach
The CYC Sailing School is pleased to announce Michal Gryglewski will be coaching
our Laser Race Team this summer Mike graduated from the University of Szczecin
Poland in the Department of Physical Education and Health with a Masterrsquos Degree
Since his youth he has been a competitive sailor in the Optimist and Laser Classes
Some of Mikersquos accomplishments as a sailor include Opti Team Racing World
Champion in 2004 4th place Optimist European Championships in 2003
International German Opti Champion in 2003 Mike is a four-time Polish National
Laser Champion 5th place in Laser Youth European Championships in 2009 and
being a member of the Polish Sailing Team in the Laser
Currently Mike is a professional sailing coach specializing in the Optimist and Laser
Classes Throughout the years he has coached many high-performance race teams
in the USA and Europe Sailors working with Mike have qualified for National Teams
World and European Championships Many of these sailors have won medals at
National and International ranked regattas Today Mike works as a Head
Performance Coach at Royal Cork Yacht Club in Ireland Mike is looking forward to a
great summer in Chicago Please help us welcome Mike to the CYC Race Team
New This Spring Laser amp C420 Race Team
Spring Race Team Application
When March 7th- May 30th
What Separate Laser and Club 420 (spinnaker
and trapeze) practices every Wednesday of the
week
Who This is targeted for experienced high
school sailors (JV or Varsity) and sailors
transitioning out of Optis
Where Chicago Yacht Club Belmont
Bring your own Laser You will be provided a
Club 420 and sailsWe highly recommend your
own your own sails for regattas
Why We want to build our C420 and Laser
Travel teams as they allow us to reach higher
levels of competition than just HS sailing
provides They also introduce many new
elements of sailing that is important to develop
before collegeadult sailing We also want to
transition sailors to sailing C420 or Laser all
summer and winter at the major national and
international events
How 4-7pm every Wednesday C420 you will
need to pick your partner for the whole season
and you will be given your own boat and sails to
take care of and customize
Pricing Laser $250season
C420 $350season (boats and sails charter) -
$250season (if you provide your own)
Spring Race Team Application
Questions Email Sailing School Office
300 W Belmont Ave
Chicago IL 60657
sailingadminchicagoyachtcluborg
(312) 861-7777 Ext 5563
- January 2018
- 2018 Summer Sailing SchoolCLICK HERE TO REGISTERNow Open to MembersOpen to the public on January 10th
-
CYC Welcomes Summer Laser Coach
The CYC Sailing School is pleased to announce Michal Gryglewski will be coaching
our Laser Race Team this summer Mike graduated from the University of Szczecin
Poland in the Department of Physical Education and Health with a Masterrsquos Degree
Since his youth he has been a competitive sailor in the Optimist and Laser Classes
Some of Mikersquos accomplishments as a sailor include Opti Team Racing World
Champion in 2004 4th place Optimist European Championships in 2003
International German Opti Champion in 2003 Mike is a four-time Polish National
Laser Champion 5th place in Laser Youth European Championships in 2009 and
being a member of the Polish Sailing Team in the Laser
Currently Mike is a professional sailing coach specializing in the Optimist and Laser
Classes Throughout the years he has coached many high-performance race teams
in the USA and Europe Sailors working with Mike have qualified for National Teams
World and European Championships Many of these sailors have won medals at
National and International ranked regattas Today Mike works as a Head
Performance Coach at Royal Cork Yacht Club in Ireland Mike is looking forward to a
great summer in Chicago Please help us welcome Mike to the CYC Race Team
New This Spring Laser amp C420 Race Team
Spring Race Team Application
When March 7th- May 30th
What Separate Laser and Club 420 (spinnaker
and trapeze) practices every Wednesday of the
week
Who This is targeted for experienced high
school sailors (JV or Varsity) and sailors
transitioning out of Optis
Where Chicago Yacht Club Belmont
Bring your own Laser You will be provided a
Club 420 and sailsWe highly recommend your
own your own sails for regattas
Why We want to build our C420 and Laser
Travel teams as they allow us to reach higher
levels of competition than just HS sailing
provides They also introduce many new
elements of sailing that is important to develop
before collegeadult sailing We also want to
transition sailors to sailing C420 or Laser all
summer and winter at the major national and
international events
How 4-7pm every Wednesday C420 you will
need to pick your partner for the whole season
and you will be given your own boat and sails to
take care of and customize
Pricing Laser $250season
C420 $350season (boats and sails charter) -
$250season (if you provide your own)
Spring Race Team Application
Questions Email Sailing School Office
300 W Belmont Ave
Chicago IL 60657
sailingadminchicagoyachtcluborg
(312) 861-7777 Ext 5563
- January 2018
- 2018 Summer Sailing SchoolCLICK HERE TO REGISTERNow Open to MembersOpen to the public on January 10th
-
International German Opti Champion in 2003 Mike is a four-time Polish National
Laser Champion 5th place in Laser Youth European Championships in 2009 and
being a member of the Polish Sailing Team in the Laser
Currently Mike is a professional sailing coach specializing in the Optimist and Laser
Classes Throughout the years he has coached many high-performance race teams
in the USA and Europe Sailors working with Mike have qualified for National Teams
World and European Championships Many of these sailors have won medals at
National and International ranked regattas Today Mike works as a Head
Performance Coach at Royal Cork Yacht Club in Ireland Mike is looking forward to a
great summer in Chicago Please help us welcome Mike to the CYC Race Team
New This Spring Laser amp C420 Race Team
Spring Race Team Application
When March 7th- May 30th
What Separate Laser and Club 420 (spinnaker
and trapeze) practices every Wednesday of the
week
Who This is targeted for experienced high
school sailors (JV or Varsity) and sailors
transitioning out of Optis
Where Chicago Yacht Club Belmont
Bring your own Laser You will be provided a
Club 420 and sailsWe highly recommend your
own your own sails for regattas
Why We want to build our C420 and Laser
Travel teams as they allow us to reach higher
levels of competition than just HS sailing
provides They also introduce many new
elements of sailing that is important to develop
before collegeadult sailing We also want to
transition sailors to sailing C420 or Laser all
summer and winter at the major national and
international events
How 4-7pm every Wednesday C420 you will
need to pick your partner for the whole season
and you will be given your own boat and sails to
take care of and customize
Pricing Laser $250season
C420 $350season (boats and sails charter) -
$250season (if you provide your own)
Spring Race Team Application
Questions Email Sailing School Office
300 W Belmont Ave
Chicago IL 60657
sailingadminchicagoyachtcluborg
(312) 861-7777 Ext 5563
- January 2018
- 2018 Summer Sailing SchoolCLICK HERE TO REGISTERNow Open to MembersOpen to the public on January 10th
-
New This Spring Laser amp C420 Race Team
Spring Race Team Application
When March 7th- May 30th
What Separate Laser and Club 420 (spinnaker
and trapeze) practices every Wednesday of the
week
Who This is targeted for experienced high
school sailors (JV or Varsity) and sailors
transitioning out of Optis
Where Chicago Yacht Club Belmont
Bring your own Laser You will be provided a
Club 420 and sailsWe highly recommend your
own your own sails for regattas
Why We want to build our C420 and Laser
Travel teams as they allow us to reach higher
levels of competition than just HS sailing
provides They also introduce many new
elements of sailing that is important to develop
before collegeadult sailing We also want to
transition sailors to sailing C420 or Laser all
summer and winter at the major national and
international events
How 4-7pm every Wednesday C420 you will
need to pick your partner for the whole season
and you will be given your own boat and sails to
take care of and customize
Pricing Laser $250season
C420 $350season (boats and sails charter) -
$250season (if you provide your own)
Spring Race Team Application
Questions Email Sailing School Office
300 W Belmont Ave
Chicago IL 60657
sailingadminchicagoyachtcluborg
(312) 861-7777 Ext 5563
- January 2018
- 2018 Summer Sailing SchoolCLICK HERE TO REGISTERNow Open to MembersOpen to the public on January 10th
-
Why We want to build our C420 and Laser
Travel teams as they allow us to reach higher
levels of competition than just HS sailing
provides They also introduce many new
elements of sailing that is important to develop
before collegeadult sailing We also want to
transition sailors to sailing C420 or Laser all
summer and winter at the major national and
international events
How 4-7pm every Wednesday C420 you will
need to pick your partner for the whole season
and you will be given your own boat and sails to
take care of and customize
Pricing Laser $250season
C420 $350season (boats and sails charter) -
$250season (if you provide your own)
Spring Race Team Application
Questions Email Sailing School Office
300 W Belmont Ave
Chicago IL 60657
sailingadminchicagoyachtcluborg
(312) 861-7777 Ext 5563
- January 2018
- 2018 Summer Sailing SchoolCLICK HERE TO REGISTERNow Open to MembersOpen to the public on January 10th
-