Documenents available from organizers are:
- OptiClinic Flyer
- OptiClinic Registration Form and Payment details
- Charter Form
We can also send you
- Australian Optimist Nationals Flyer
Please send us an email if you want us to forward these documents to you !
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Welcome to Diego's blog for the 2009 OptiClinic in Mandurah, Western Australia.

Join World Class Sailors and World Class Coaches at an Unbeatable Event in Mandurah, Western Australia, January 2009
Diego Figueroa High Performance Optimist Clinic
(including 2 day coached regatta) January 2nd—January 6th
National Coaches from the World-Leading Optimist Nations Max 60 sailors—Minimum 7 coaches. Accommodation and food provided for international sailors
* * *
Open Australian Nationals January 8th— January 12th* * *
We promise you an action filled 5 days with top-notch coaching from some of the worlds best Optimist coaches and some of the worlds best sailors, at a fantastic venue. If you choose to stay for the Australian Nationals, you will have an experience you will not forget!
On this blog we will keep an updated list as to who has signed up, information on coaches, program, venue etc. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Here are the contact details for the organizers:
Diego Figueroa. + 61 415 138 746, email: diegofigueroam@hotmail.com (Coaching, program)
Brenda Campbell, + 61 4199 44050, email: ianbren@bigpond.net.au (Participants, venue)
Karl-Christian Agerup + 61 450 221644, kca@northzone.com (Web, practical)
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Notice of Clinic
NOTICE OF CLINIC
1. Venue
The Diego Figueroa High Performance Optimist Clinic will be held on the 2nd until the 6th of January 2009 in the Old Mandurah Sailing Club, in Western Australia.
2. Eligibility
The Clinic is Open to all advanced sailors who want to improve their skills.
3. Program
January 1st
15.00 – 17.00 Allocation of boats (early arrivals)
18.00 - 20.00 Welcome and introduction briefing for early arrivals
Accommodation is available. No meals provided on Thursday night.
January 2nd and 3rd
07.30 - 08.00 Boat Allocation and welcome briefing for all participants (Jan 2.)
07.30 – 08.00 Morning exercise (Jan 3rd only)
08.00 – 08.30 Breakfast
08.30 – 12.00 Briefing and session on the water
12.00 – 13.30 Break
13.30 – 17.00 Briefing and session on the water
17.30 – 18.30 Dinner
19.00 – 21.00 Debrief and Social
21.30 Quiet
January 4th and 5th
07.30 – 08.00 Morning exercise
08.00 – 08.30 Breakfast
08.30 – 12.00 Briefing and Presidents Cup
12.00 – 13.30 Break
13.30 – 17.00 Briefing and Presidents Cup
17.30 – 18.30 Dinner
19.00 – 21.00 Debrief and Social
21.30 Quiet
January 6th
07.30 – 08.00 Breakfast
08.00 – 12.00 Briefing and Teams Racing
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch
13.00 – 14.00 Fun in the water
14:00 - 16:00 Final Debrief and Prize giving
16.00 End
4. Entries and Payments
To register please complete and submit the entry form below.
4.1 The bookings, entry fee and charter boat payments should be done not later than the 30th of October 2008.
5. Entry Fee.
5.1 The entry fee for 5 day clinic and regatta is AU$600.00.
5.2 The entry fee for 5 day clinic, regatta, charter boat for both clinic and
Australian Nationals is AU$1,200.00.
5.3 The entry fee for 5 day clinic, regatta, food and accommodation is
AU$900.00.
5.4 The entry fee for 5 day clinic, regatta, charter boat, food and accommodation is AU$1,500.00.
5.5 Training clinic, regatta registration, written material, video and photo material are included in the clinic.
6. Payment Schedule
6.1 All payments should be paid prior to 1st of October of 2008.
6.2 A surcharge of AU$200.00 will be charged to any late payment.
7. Payment Instructions
7.1 After submitting the registration form you will be sent an email of confirmation of successful selection and payment instructions.
7.2 Payments must be made in AU$.
7.3.1 Entry fees must be free from bank commissions. Any bank fee will be charged to the participant.
6. Accommodation
6.1 Official lodging will be provided from the 1st until the 5th of January 2009.
6.2 All meals will be provided commencing on the 2nd and ending with lunch on the 6th of January 2009.
7. Transportation
7.1 Sailors can arrive at Perth Airport, either via domestic or international terminals.
7.2 Transportation from the Airport to the Clinic venue is not included in the entry fee.
7.3 Transportation pick ups from the airport could be arranged by the organization. Charges for transportation will be charged to the traveler.
8. Charter Boats
8.1 Charter boats will be available to sailors who do not have boats.
8.2 Charter boats will be supplied by Ozi Opti.
8.3 Each boat will be equipped as follows:
- One hull including two mainsheet blocks, (1 ratchet) and 3 buoyancy units.
- One set of foils.
8.4 Sails, mainsheet, and bailers will not be supplied. Participants may bring their own foils, spars and fittings.
8.5 Participants shall not modify the supplied boat or equipment.
8.6 Spars can be rented at an additional cost.
8.7 Charter period will be from the 2nd until the 6th of January 2009.
9. Safety
9.1 Every sailor will carry a whistle attached to his/her clothing.
9.2 Adequate personal buoyancy vest must be worn at all times.
10. Insurance
10.1 Participants shall carry at arrival an international valid personal insurance.
11. Liability Release
11.1 The Clinic organization assumes no responsibility from any personal
injury and/or property damage arising out of participation on this clinic. All children registered to participate in this clinic must provide a copy of the Medical Consent and Liability Release Agreement, signed by a parent or guardian, in order to participate.
11.2 Liability signature form shall be sent by email with a scanned signature before sailors arrive.
12. Social events.
12.1 To enhance friendship amongst participants and to make their stay in
Australia more enjoyable, appropriate social events will be organized.
13. Visa Requirements.
13.1 Participants shall verify the visa requirements to visit Australia.
14. Contact.
• Brenda Campbell [ianbren@bigpond.net.au]
• Diego.Figueroa [diegofigueroam@hotmail.com]
• Karl-Christian Agerup [kca@northzone.com]
1. Venue
The Diego Figueroa High Performance Optimist Clinic will be held on the 2nd until the 6th of January 2009 in the Old Mandurah Sailing Club, in Western Australia.
2. Eligibility
The Clinic is Open to all advanced sailors who want to improve their skills.
3. Program
January 1st
15.00 – 17.00 Allocation of boats (early arrivals)
18.00 - 20.00 Welcome and introduction briefing for early arrivals
Accommodation is available. No meals provided on Thursday night.
January 2nd and 3rd
07.30 - 08.00 Boat Allocation and welcome briefing for all participants (Jan 2.)
07.30 – 08.00 Morning exercise (Jan 3rd only)
08.00 – 08.30 Breakfast
08.30 – 12.00 Briefing and session on the water
12.00 – 13.30 Break
13.30 – 17.00 Briefing and session on the water
17.30 – 18.30 Dinner
19.00 – 21.00 Debrief and Social
21.30 Quiet
January 4th and 5th
07.30 – 08.00 Morning exercise
08.00 – 08.30 Breakfast
08.30 – 12.00 Briefing and Presidents Cup
12.00 – 13.30 Break
13.30 – 17.00 Briefing and Presidents Cup
17.30 – 18.30 Dinner
19.00 – 21.00 Debrief and Social
21.30 Quiet
January 6th
07.30 – 08.00 Breakfast
08.00 – 12.00 Briefing and Teams Racing
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch
13.00 – 14.00 Fun in the water
14:00 - 16:00 Final Debrief and Prize giving
16.00 End
4. Entries and Payments
To register please complete and submit the entry form below.
4.1 The bookings, entry fee and charter boat payments should be done not later than the 30th of October 2008.
5. Entry Fee.
5.1 The entry fee for 5 day clinic and regatta is AU$600.00.
5.2 The entry fee for 5 day clinic, regatta, charter boat for both clinic and
Australian Nationals is AU$1,200.00.
5.3 The entry fee for 5 day clinic, regatta, food and accommodation is
AU$900.00.
5.4 The entry fee for 5 day clinic, regatta, charter boat, food and accommodation is AU$1,500.00.
5.5 Training clinic, regatta registration, written material, video and photo material are included in the clinic.
6. Payment Schedule
6.1 All payments should be paid prior to 1st of October of 2008.
6.2 A surcharge of AU$200.00 will be charged to any late payment.
7. Payment Instructions
7.1 After submitting the registration form you will be sent an email of confirmation of successful selection and payment instructions.
7.2 Payments must be made in AU$.
7.3.1 Entry fees must be free from bank commissions. Any bank fee will be charged to the participant.
6. Accommodation
6.1 Official lodging will be provided from the 1st until the 5th of January 2009.
6.2 All meals will be provided commencing on the 2nd and ending with lunch on the 6th of January 2009.
7. Transportation
7.1 Sailors can arrive at Perth Airport, either via domestic or international terminals.
7.2 Transportation from the Airport to the Clinic venue is not included in the entry fee.
7.3 Transportation pick ups from the airport could be arranged by the organization. Charges for transportation will be charged to the traveler.
8. Charter Boats
8.1 Charter boats will be available to sailors who do not have boats.
8.2 Charter boats will be supplied by Ozi Opti.
8.3 Each boat will be equipped as follows:
- One hull including two mainsheet blocks, (1 ratchet) and 3 buoyancy units.
- One set of foils.
8.4 Sails, mainsheet, and bailers will not be supplied. Participants may bring their own foils, spars and fittings.
8.5 Participants shall not modify the supplied boat or equipment.
8.6 Spars can be rented at an additional cost.
8.7 Charter period will be from the 2nd until the 6th of January 2009.
9. Safety
9.1 Every sailor will carry a whistle attached to his/her clothing.
9.2 Adequate personal buoyancy vest must be worn at all times.
10. Insurance
10.1 Participants shall carry at arrival an international valid personal insurance.
11. Liability Release
11.1 The Clinic organization assumes no responsibility from any personal
injury and/or property damage arising out of participation on this clinic. All children registered to participate in this clinic must provide a copy of the Medical Consent and Liability Release Agreement, signed by a parent or guardian, in order to participate.
11.2 Liability signature form shall be sent by email with a scanned signature before sailors arrive.
12. Social events.
12.1 To enhance friendship amongst participants and to make their stay in
Australia more enjoyable, appropriate social events will be organized.
13. Visa Requirements.
13.1 Participants shall verify the visa requirements to visit Australia.
14. Contact.
• Brenda Campbell [ianbren@bigpond.net.au]
• Diego.Figueroa [diegofigueroam@hotmail.com]
• Karl-Christian Agerup [kca@northzone.com]
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