ISA offers world-class Laser coaching for all levels in perfect conditions, warm water and consistent breeze. ISA’s clientele ranges from sailors with little experience to those who own a Laser and want to move from recreational sailing into racing. As well, it’s popular with master sailors looking to up their game, and caters to those on the Olympic path.
Training at ISA was the best sailing I have done in my life. On a consistent basis, I was roll tacking in the morning, and hiking hard every afternoon. Working with the Academy coaches, I was able to achieve a greater understanding for racing, starting and planning for regattas.
Totally happy. It’s a great program; coaching, boats, facilities, schedule, support services, all superbly organized and executed. And the food is terrific!
One unique aspect of the ISA program is the sense of camaraderie that develops between participants and coaches during the week. All meals are taken together at ISA headquarters, and the on-land coaching sessions are done either with the full group or in several smaller groups, providing plenty of opportunities to share ideas, discuss backgrounds and get to know one another off the water.
The supplied Lasers, rigging area, sailing conditions, and coaching are all first class. There's a large backyard and pool. La Cruz has lots of local restaurants that serve good food at reasonable prices, but there's little need because the food served by the Sailing Academy's Petra is even better.
The coaching is skill-level appropriate. These guys are good and don’t make you feel awkward about not getting something right away. Our course included guys like me at the bottom of the ladder, right up through sailors who were doing the Masters Worlds.
Loved training at the International Sailing Academy in Mexico. Any Laser sailors wanting a good training camp, I definitely recommend this place.
ISA is one of the few training options for a Laser sailor that offers the best of everything, everyday. From the consistent and dependable breeze conditions to the easy and quick boat launch to lineup time, ISA offers world-class on water training. The coaches work in conjunction with each individual athlete and accommodate to each sailor’s learning style.
I love sailing at the ISA in Mexico! My time is always well spent at Vaughn’s clinics - the lessons and sailing sessions are smooth, efficient and high intensity. I always leave at the end of the week with some kind of major breakthrough! On top of the world-class coaching, the venue is beautiful and consistently delivers perfect sailing conditions. All in all, the ISA is my go-to place to get my skills honed before major events and to keep learning new things along the way.
Vaughn is very accurate at identifying physics of boat speed techniques. He brings very fresh and also appropriate new ideas which have re-energized the British Laser Squad. His coaching helped me greatly leading up to winning the European Championships in Porto by adding the last piece of the puzzle in upwind boat speed and lane holding.
