Welcome back to another season of MudRatz racing!
The Opti team will be limited to the first 30 members to pay with preference given to past team members…
Details – Early Registration deadline is April 15th (there is $50 late fee anytime after).
Time: Sundays @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dates: Five Sundays – Starting April 21st
Cost: $200 per child (plus $30 uniform for new sailors).
Location: Pettipaug YC, Essex CT
Boats can be brought down one week before the programs begin. Storage is free.
Opti Team Registration Link
Please join the Mystic River MudHeads.
This organization strongly supports the MudRatz and our team would just not be possible without them. Junior ($15) or family ($35) membership is requested.
What to expect and prepare you and your Opti sailor for next…
Please understand that our team is not a learn to sail group… we are a learn to race group. Most kids start on our team after enjoying a season of racing at the Green fleet level. During the first practice your child will be evaluated. If it seems they need more coaching to get up to speed with the group we may refer you to private lessons or suggest waiting a season.
Check out our growing FAQ page!
Boats, Gear, and Volunteers…
We expect each sailor to bring their own Optis.
Please make sure kids are dressed for sailing (drysuits in the spring (wetsuits at a minimum), smocks, gloves, boots, hats) as we sail in ALL weather, rain, wind, snow, and sun. Please send each child with a snack and water-bottle as well. Each season we see kids become limited by the clothes they have… dress your child for success… you would not send them onto the ball field without cleats!
Kids should be rigged and ready to launch BY the start of practice day! Please get the kids there early enough to be completely ready to sail at the start time of practice.
Please ask how you can help… we are a 100% volunteer team and there is always something that needs to be done each week. We really need loaned coach boats for this season… they can be left in the water if you have one you can bring over.
Thank you for being part of our team. We really hope to create a good experience for all the kids!
MudRatz Mission statement: The mission of the MudRatz is to complement local youth sailing programs by enabling sailors to improve as a team and travel around the world.
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