Training
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Training Meets
We are aiming to get more people into laser sailing here in Bermuda. For any interest please subscribe to the calendar below.
Training Locations
Where to train in Bermuda
Bermuda is surrounded by water and there are a variety of training opportunities whether your are into racing or you simply want to get some exercise in the laser boat.
West end sailboat club
The home of Visionary Sailing Academy hosting social events and providing boat storage for Lasers.
43 Malabar Rd,
Sandys MA 01,
Bermuda
+1 441-234-1252
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This club offers:
Boat Storage
Entry Level Training
Sandys Boat Club
The Sandys Boat Club is a cozy club at the west end of Bermuda and home of the Bermuda Fitted Dinghy, Challenger II.
Sandys Boat Club,
Somerset Village,
Bermuda
This club offers:
- Boat Storage
Spanish Point Boat Club
Located on the westernmost tip of Pembroke, providing boat storage to members.
1 Spanish Point Rd,
HM 01,
Bermuda
This club offers:
- Boat Storage
- Large Event Hosting Capability
- Training Base for Groups
Royal Bermuda Yacht Club
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club is a private yacht club that was established as the Bermuda Yacht Club on 1 November, 1844. Active fleet of ILCA 4 (Laser 4.7) and ILCA 6 (Laser Radial) with regular training opportunities and Laser charter and hire.
15 Point Pleasant Road
Hamilton, HM11,
Bermuda
+1 441 295-2214
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This club offers:
- Limited Boat Storage
- Entry Level Training
- Race Level Training
- High Performance Training
- Overseas Event & Regatta Support
- Charter Boats Available (12 Boats)
- Training Base for Groups
Large Event Hosting Capability
Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club
RHADC is an inclusive club that promotes sailing to existing and future members.
25 Pomander Rd,
Paget PG 05,
Bermuda
+1 441-236-2250
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This club offers:
- Boat Storage
- Entry Level Training
- Race Level Training
- Overseas Event & Regatta Support
- Limited charter boats available
- Training Base for Groups
- Large Event Hosting Capability
East End Mini Yacht Club
The EEMYC as it is commonly known, was formed by a group of adventurous individuals from the Eastern end of the island. Follow EEMYC on fb page.
Convict Bay Ln,
St.George’s,
Bermuda
+1 441-297-0558
This club offers:
- Boat Storage
Training Base for Groups
U Sail Training Centre
U Sail is a sailing centre based on the inland water at Castle Harbour.
Castle Harbour,
Rosewood Bermuda
18 Harbour Drive,
Hamilton Parish,
Bermuda
+1 441 533-0798
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This centre offers:
- Entry Level Training
- Race Level Training
- Rental Laser Available on site
- Limited Charter Boats (2 Boats)
- Large Event Hosting
- Training Base for Groups
Hotel Accommodation onsite (Rosewood Bermuda))
Group Winter Rates available from January to March
*Please Enquiry directly*
Training Locations
Where to train internationally
There are plenty of training opportunities available internationally and we have listed some of them below. However, should you have any questions how to go about, please do not hesitate to reach out by getting in touch here.
NORTH AMERICA
US Sailing Centre Miami
Training Facility for Olympic sailors or future Olympians with all facilities available.
2476 South Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33133
USA
+1 305 854 1058
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Carib Wind
Located in the Dominane Republic with one of the far few places to go that offers great training opportunities
+1 809 571 0640
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International Sailing Academy
Located in Puerto Vallarta in Mexico just on the outside in a small village of La Cruz. You can get a training bundle of charter boat, coaching and accomodation.
Calle del Mar local 31a, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit, Mexico, 63732
UK / EUROPE
GP Watercraft
GP Watercraft is a UK company special- ising in performance sailing among the UK distributor for foiling dinghies, Nikki & Skeeta. Best to get in touch through website below.
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andrew simpson WATERSPORTS centre lake garda, ITALY
ASWC Lake Garda is offering full range of RYA sailing including high level sailing clinics, regatta support and boat charter. Please contact them at +44(0)3001240449 or send email to [email protected]
help & Advice
Rig & race progression
The chart below shows us how you can progress from entering the ILCA Class to competing at overseas top events with or without olympic aspirations.
Men’s progression
Mens progression would be based on how quickly an individual grows in height and/or weight.
Women’s Progression
The below is a guide to women’s progression with a goal of reaching International Games competition level.
