The Penn Sailing team is made up of students with a range of sailing experience. They sail out of the Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia and own 9 FJs docked there along with Drexel and Villanova. College sailing involves both varsity and club level competitions through the ICSA with over 190 schools, with a fall season for Atlantic Coast championships and a spring season for nationals. Teams compete on weekends traveling to host schools to sail in double-handed fleet races and team races using the host's boats, racing around 18 races per weekend. The Penn Sailing program offers opportunities to learn to sail with coaching and teaches sailing in the summer, as well as social events like BBQs and a

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2. PENN SAILING – WHO WE ARE
 We are students with a range
of experiences
 We sail out of the Corinthian
Yacht Club of Philadelphia
 The team owns 9 F.J.s docked
with Drexel and Villanova
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3. COLLEGE SAILING
• ICSA (Intercollegiate Sailing Association)
– 190 Schools!
– Varsity and Club Level
• Two Season Sport
– Atlantic Coast Champs in Fall
– Nationals in Spring
• Weekend Competitions
– Travel and Sail in Host’s Boats
– Race Approx. 18 Races / Weekend
• Types Of Racing (Team Oriented)
– Double-Handed Fleet Race
– Team Race
• Plenty of JV Opportunities
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4. LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAM
• We Train Sailors
– Many Members Have Taught
Sailing In Summer and Enjoy It
• Coaching
– Full-Time Coach On-Site Tuesday
and Wednesday
– CYCoP Instructor On-Site All Days
• Good Environment: Not Just
Competitive
• There Is Nothing Better Than
Sailing After Class!
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5. SOCIAL EVENTS
• BBQs
• BYOs
• Bonfire
• Mixers
• Ski Trip
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6. PRACTICE
On a normal week… This week
Monday - Friday • Learn to sail days on
• 3pm: Leave from Thursday and Friday
39th and Spruce (normal practice
time)
• 3:45 – 6:15: Rig,
chalk talk, and • Sign up after the
sailing meeting to ensure
your spot to try out
• ~7pm: Back to the team!
Penn
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7. TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
- Racer: Commit to 2 days a
week of practice, sail in
regattas on the weekends
(Dues: $125/semester)
- Recreational sailor: Come
to as many practices as you
can fit in to learn as much
as possible!
(Dues: $100/semester)
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8. Q&A
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