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AdvancedMar 1, 2027 – Mar 6, 2027

ILCA Speed & Handling

Starting from
$3,000
per person · charter included
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DatesMar 1, 2027 – Mar 6, 2027
Duration6 days
CoachVaughn Harrison
Group SizeVariable
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About This Clinic

Work with 3X Olympic Coach Vaughn Harrison to take your speed and handling to the next level in this rare opportunity between his Olympic training sessions. Enjoy the epic conditions of La Cruz, Mexico with one of the best ILCA coaches in the world.

Coaching format will include deliberate practice in upwind/downwind speed, technical/practical theory and in-depth video review. A large emphasis will be placed on boatspeed nuances and boat handling with some racing integration.

Vaughn coached at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Vaughn has coached top sailors such as Michael Beckett, Nick Thompson, Jean-Baptiste Bernaz, Sarah Douglas, Elliot Hansen, Erika Reineke, Lorenzo Chiavarini, and other elite championship-winning athletes. He will bring masters sailors’ abilities and mindsets to new heights in an epic volume of training over 6 days in La Cruz.

About Your Coach
Coach Vaughn Harrison
Vaughn Harrison
ISA Founder

ISA coaching team.

3× Olympic CoachDownwind Specialist

What You'll Learn

  • Cutting-edge upwind and downwind speed secrets from the top of the ILCA fleet
  • Boatspeed nuances Vaughn uses with Olympic and championship-level sailors
  • Technique models from elite sailors Vaughn has coached and studied
  • Video-supported feedback to connect what you feel with what the boat is actually doing
  • Racing integration so speed gains translate into better decisions around the course

Daily Schedule

Day 1
Maximizing hiking while maintaining correct angle upwind
Day 2
Finding BTL, using rig load to create speed. Narrowing surf when possible
Day 3
Tacking + Jibing
Day 4
Mark Roundings
Day 5
Speed and Handling
Day 6
Acceleration

What's Included

  • 6 days of on-water coaching with Vaughn Harrison
  • ILCA charter boat: hull, blades, spars, and deck hardware
  • Daily video review and performance feedback
  • 1 Month Access to Virtual Coaching for New Subscribers

Not Included

  • Meals and Accommodations
  • Sail, battens, control lines, tiller & extension
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ILCA Speed & Handling upwind training
ILCA Speed & Handling fleet training on Banderas Bay
ILCA Speed & Handling clinic training
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Prerequisites: Basic ILCA sailing experience recommended. Contact ISA if you are unsure which clinic is right for you.