Docking and Capsize Workshops
In order to provide additional opportunities for students and rated members to improve their skills, ASI offers workshops in two vital skills: docking and capsize recovery. These workshops take place at Kent Lake, at the East Boat Launch of Kensington Metro Park. In addition the Racers provide a Spinnaker Demo at Kent Lake. Watch our weekly newsletter, the Burgee, for dates.
From a past year’s Capsize workshop:
Dock Master Workshops
All members including Students can Dockmaster.
This is a great way to earn volunteer hours, help your sail mates, and learn about docking by watching situations others get in and out of. We have added a Dockmaster lesson to the shore classes and the docking workshop. You may also ask to come shadow an experienced Dockmaster.
Dock Mastering is mostly at Kent Lake and you sign up with our dock master coordinator. Watch for a Sign up Genius invite to sign up early, also watch the Burgee each Tuesday for information. At times we need dockmasters at Stony, contact the L1 manager.
Watch a video about docking at Kent. Remember the key is to come into Irons to the Wind not line up with the dock then stop short of the dock and paddle in.
We need Dock Masters most at all classes and club events but 1st we fill class times or organized practice sails (3 days).
In our dock box you will find instructions, emergency numbers, a badge to wear, sign in sheet, boat hook, and extra life jacket.
We offer an overview at our Docking workshop and at our practice sails.
Racing Seminar
For new racers and sailors who wish to hone their skills, Racing is offered at a lower cost the first time you participate in the Racing Program. Returning racers pay a small fee (see fees schedule) each season.
The racing seminar is held once each year at the start of the season. Watch the Burgee for current information and Zoom dates or contact the racing manager.
The on shore seminar is required for new racers and is a recommended refresher for returning ones, providing basic racing background for a subsequent series of racing practice sails on the water.
The seminar will cover a basic orientation to one-design racing on ASI Interlakes. Right-of-way rules when two or more sailboats meet are explained, as well as some easy ways to remember the rules. Also, tactics at the starting line and around the course are illustrated.
The seminar takes the novice racers through the legs of the race: windward leg with it’s tacking, the reaching leg with a jibe, and the running leg down to the leeward mark. Safety, balance, and enjoyment are emphasized.
All rated sailors are welcome to come and find out what racing is about. If you’re thinking of racing this, be sure to come. We don’t accept new novice racers who haven’t attended the seminar at least once.
Want to learn more about the ASI Racing Program? Click the “Racing” tab on the main menu and keep a lookout for information in the Burgee.
Spinnaker Workshop
Our Racing Team puts on this workshop. You get a hands-on lesson in how to rig and sail with a Spinnaker. This workshop is held at the Kent Lake East Boat Launch. See the Burgee and Race schedule for details and dates