Whether you have years of racing experience or are new to yachting, putting together a sailing team can be a challenge. In this article, we’ll talk about the steps that will help you build a winning sailing crew.
Determine Your Objectives
Before you start building a winning sailing team, it’s important that you have a clear understanding of your team’s objectives. For instance, if you want to be the best in the country, you need to make sure that you have the necessary skills and resources to compete at the highest level. Once you determine these objectives, you’ll build a better feel for the type of personalities you wish to attract to your team.
Begin With Individuals You Know
If you have an established network of friends and colleagues in the sailing industry, then you’re already at the beginning of the road to building a successful team. The next step is to share your race program with your team and ensure that they’re available to commit to the team.
Look Out for New Sailors
After you have invited your regular crew, it’s now easier to see if there are gaps in their skills and numbers. You can easily find new sailors through MySail Connect, a free online community that allows you to share your sailing program and requirements.
You can also set up a yacht profile to allow interested crew members to contact you directly or browse the various message boards that are available for members of your team. Once you find someone who fits the bill for your program, you can easily add them to your list and invite them to events.
Get Your Team Together
After you have a great crew, the next step is to get everyone on board. This can be done by holding a social event or training session before the start of the season. This will allow everyone to get to know each other and improve their skills. You can also keep track of all of your social events and boat work days through MySail.
Focus on developing a team that can consistently compete at the highest level. After crossing the finish line, everyone should have a chance to celebrate their victories and critique their failures.