The mission of STAR (South Shore Sail Training + Racing) is to complement local youth sail training programs by (1) providing opportunity for increased time on water; (2) facilitating coach development; (3) and fostering a team environment that supports learning, positive relationships + local, national and international competition.
STAR's goal is to create a legacy of success in the St. Margarets Bay and South Shore areas. Founded by two local sailors - both experienced racers, former coaches and all-around wind + water lovers, one from St. Margaret SC, the other from Chester YC - we believe it's someone's duty to lead by example and uphold the long-standing reputation of Bay and South Shore sailors as the highly skilled, hardest working, most fun sailors there are.
STAR's goal is to create a legacy of success in the St. Margarets Bay and South Shore areas. Founded by two local sailors - both experienced racers, former coaches and all-around wind + water lovers, one from St. Margaret SC, the other from Chester YC - we believe it's someone's duty to lead by example and uphold the long-standing reputation of Bay and South Shore sailors as the highly skilled, hardest working, most fun sailors there are.
We employ the best coaches in the region in their respective fleets. A supportive culture and strong training methods will be the cornerstone which will lead to both podium performances and FUN.
We believe in sailing clean and by the rules. We believe in consistency, intensity + high fives. We have zero appetite for bad attitudes.
Additionally, we believe that without strong coaches, we cannot develop strong sailors. STAR is the only sail training program in the region focuses equally on coach development as well as sailor development. To learn more about our Coach Development Program, which runs in parallel with our sail training program, click here.
We believe in sailing clean and by the rules. We believe in consistency, intensity + high fives. We have zero appetite for bad attitudes.
Additionally, we believe that without strong coaches, we cannot develop strong sailors. STAR is the only sail training program in the region focuses equally on coach development as well as sailor development. To learn more about our Coach Development Program, which runs in parallel with our sail training program, click here.
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If you're a STAR sailor, you believe in our credo. If you're not on board with this, you're not on board with our squad:
- We are sailors. Therefore, we sail as long, hard + as often as we can
- We always sail clean + within the rules
- We are curious, focused + goal-oriented
- We have more fun than anyone else + have a rep as the nicest sailors in the yard
- In training, we train. We do not try to 'win' training; we learn in training so we can win in racing
- We trust the process. We focus on the task + perform that task to the best of our ability, both in training + racing
- We help our fellow STAR sailors + other junior sailors become better. We never put them down or make them feel less than
We do expect all STAR sailors to reflect our credo in their actions and words.
Sailors will be held accountable for their conduct. Anyone exhibiting less than sportsmans-like behaviour will be asked to take a break from the program.
Sailors will be held accountable for their conduct. Anyone exhibiting less than sportsmans-like behaviour will be asked to take a break from the program.
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STAR runs annually at SMSC every Spring and Fall with training camps at member clubs throughout the summer season, and attendance at national and international regattas as sailor interest dictates. We run squads for Opti (Learn to Race, Intermediate Race and Advanced Race), c420, Laser and 29er, as numbers allow and we like to fill the ranks with like-minded athletes that share similar attitudes and outlooks.
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Spring
Opti IR + AR: April 15, 2022 to June 19, 2022 Saturdays + Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays + Thursdays, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. $850+HST STAR Spring kicks off with STAR Camp, April 15 to 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opti LTR: May 7 to June 19, 2022 Saturdays + Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $500+HST Additionally, currently scheduled with more to be announced:
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Fall
September 10, 2022 to November 6, 2022 Saturdays + Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays + Thursdays, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. $850+HST |
*All regatta costs (travel, registration, coaching, etc.) are additional to STAR program costs and the responsibility of the sailor.
Registration for STAR Spring opens January 24 to sailors from all South Shore clubs and open to general registration beginning January 31, 2022. Lon Gundie rash guard orders close on March 1, 2022.
Regattas
During the shoulder season (Spring + Fall) and off season (November through April), we will attend regattas according to the value and experience we expect the sailors to receive and according to sailor commitment / interest. Regatta costs (travel, registration , etc.) are outside of STAR program costs and the responsibility of the sailor.
During the shoulder season (Spring + Fall) and off season (November through April), we will attend regattas according to the value and experience we expect the sailors to receive and according to sailor commitment / interest. Regatta costs (travel, registration , etc.) are outside of STAR program costs and the responsibility of the sailor.
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Video from the awesome @flyingfishhalifax
Registration for STAR Spring opens January 24 to sailors from all South Shore clubs; and open to general registration beginning January 31, 2022.
Lon Gundie rash guard orders close on March 1, 2022.
Lon Gundie rash guard orders close on March 1, 2022.
