Performance Sailing Clinic

Join us for a two-part Performance Sailing Clinic designed for intermediate and advanced beginner sailors looking to build confidence in high-performance boats. Whether you're racing regularly or ready to level up your skills, this clinic is focused on boosting your boat handling, communication, and on-the-water awareness. 

Space is limited and spots fill quickly -- sign up now to secure your spot!

Questions? Reach out to events@blueflashsailing.org

Part 1: Classroom & Rigging Theory
📅 Friday, July 18th
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📌 North Sails Loft (7304 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97211)
Kick things off with a deep dive into rig setup, sail trim, and teamwork strategies. Great for newer racers or those looking to brush up before getting on the water.

Part 2: On-the-Water Drills & Coaching
📅 Saturday, July 19th
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📌 McCuddy’s Marina (2915 NE Marine Dr., Portland, OR 97211)
Sail aboard high-performance Melges 20 sportboats with onboard coaching. We'll work on maneuvers, trim, boat communication, with focused feedback and skill rotation.

Sailors with some experience looking to step into higher-performance boats, improve boat handling, or prep for more competitive racing. You should be comfortable with basic sailing terms.

• Upwind and downwind trim techniques
• Spinnaker sets, gybes, and douses
• Crew communication and timing
• Tactical transitions
• Safety and rigging essentials

The safety of our sailors and coaches is our top priority. Please note that Blueflash Sailing Foundation does not operate Melges 20 clinics in wind conditions gusting over 20 knots.

To ensure a safe and productive learning environment, the on-the-water session (June 19) is scheduled for 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, but may be adjusted to start as early as 9:00 AM or as late as 2:00 PM depending on the wind forecast.

We will monitor conditions closely leading up to the clinic. In the event of unsafe wind conditions, we reserve the right to delay, reschedule, or cancel the on-the-water session. Participants will be notified via email with as much advance notice as possible.

We appreciate your flexibility — working with the wind is part of what makes sailing exciting (and humbling!).