Transitioning from Optimist
To adapt to ILCA with a clear technical and competitive structure from the moment you change class.
My First Camp · Athens ILCA Clinic
Start Better.
Decide Earlier.
Gain Positions.
Three days in Athens to improve boat control, fleet management and the tactical judgement you need to achieve more consistent results in ILCA.
18–20
September
Athens
Greece
30
places available
400€
until July 31
Standard price: €500. Your place is not confirmed until the booking has been completed.
Early-bird offer open
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One key difference
Smart Work
Beats
Hard Work.
In ILCA, spending more hours on the water is not enough if the sailor does not know what to correct, what to prioritise or how to make decisions within the fleet.
The difference appears when training has a clear structure: boat control, starts, risk management, fleet awareness and tactical judgement under pressure.
It is not about training more. It is about making sure
every hour of training has a purpose.
Over three days, we will train the areas that have the greatest
impact on the positions you gain or lose in a race.
Who it is for
A camp for sailors ready to take the next step in ILCA.
Sailors already racing in ILCA 4
To consolidate manoeuvres, starts, fleet management and tactical decisions with a competitive mindset.
An ambitious mixed-level group
You do not need to be an international top sailor, but you must come ready to train, make corrections and race better.
International ambitions
For sailors with national-level goals who want to progress towards European and World Championship level.
Technical programme
3 days to improve your race performance .
Day 1
Manoeuvres, boat control and starts
- Boat control at low and high speed.
- Tacks and gybes.
- Technical starts.
- Strategy and tactics applied to the start.
- Creating and protecting space.
- Acceleration and connection with the first upwind leg.
Day 2
Fleet management and decision-making
- Fleet management.
- Strategic decisions.
- Sailing in traffic.
- Choosing the right level of risk.
- Early crosses.
- How to race without focusing only on your own boat.
Day 3
Windward-mark approaches
- Laylines.
- Final crosses.
- Risk control.
- Approaches in traffic.
- Defending and attacking near the mark.
- How to avoid giving away positions at the end of the upwind leg.
Physical preparation
ILCA demands a prepared body .
With Leo Miskovic, we will work on nutrition, hydration and physical periodisation so each sailor understands how to prepare the body for the demands of ILCA.
- Nutrition for training and racing.
- Hydration protocols.
- Training loads and recovery.
- Season periodisation.
- Common physical mistakes during the transition to ILCA.
Rule 42
Know the limits before you are penalised .
With Kouris Stavros, a Greek international jury member, we will work on Rule 42 criteria, propulsion and common technical situations in ILCA.
- Propulsion and permitted actions.
- High-risk situations at the start.
- Common mistakes made by young sailors.
- What the jury looks for on the water.
- How to sail aggressively without crossing the line.
Coaching team
A coaching team with World and European Championship results .
Four lead coaches, sailing-specific physical preparation and a technical session with an international jury member.
Borja Mas
Head Coach · World Champion- European & World Champion ILCA 4
- ISAF Youth World Champion ILCA 6
- More than 10 Spanish Championship titles
- More than 10 international Top 10 results
Nikos Chrysos
International Coach · 16 Podiums- 16 international podiums as a coach
- 5 World and European titles
- ILCA 4: 8 international podiums
- ILCA 6 and ILCA 7: 8 combined podiums
Alexis Katsios
Coach · National & International Results- 2x National Champion ILCA 4 U18 & U16
- 2x Silver ILCA 4 Girls Nationals
- 2x Silver ILCA 6 U17 Worlds
- 5th — ILCA 6 U17 European Championship
Leonidas Alygizakis
International ILCA Coach- 3rd — ILCA 4 Boys U16 World Championship
- 2nd — ILCA 4 Boys European Championship
- 1st — ILCA 4 Boys U16 Greek National Championship
- 1st — ILCA 4 Boys Greek National Championship
- 1st — ILCA 6 Boys Greek National Championship
- 2nd — ILCA 6 Boys U17 Greek National Championship
- 1st — ILCA 6 Boys U17 Greek National Championship
Leo Miskovic
Physical Trainer · Sailing Performance- More than 10 years in sailing-specific physical preparation
- More than 40 European and World Championship medals with his sailors
- Specialist in Optimist and ILCA performance
- Nutrition, hydration and periodisation
KS
Kouris Stavros
International Jury · Greece- Greek international jury member
- Rule 42 and propulsion criteria
- Real start-line situations
- Technical limits and penalty criteria
Early-bird offer
Until July 31, your price is 400€ .
We want to confirm all 30 places early enough to organise the groups, logistics, coaches and the individual needs of each sailor properly.
The early-bird offer will be available until July 31. After that, the price increases to €500.
Included
- 3 full days of coaching.
- 4 lead coaches.
- Coach boats and technical support.
- On-water sessions.
- Briefings and debriefings.
- Lunch each day.
- Physical preparation.
- Nutrition and hydration.
- Rule 42 session with an international jury member.
Not included
- Travel to Athens.
- Accommodation.
- Boat charter.
- Breakfasts and dinners.
- Personal expenses.
Improve the way you train and race .
Three days to work on boat control, starts, fleet management, decision-making and tactical judgement with an international coaching team.
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