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Racing performance regatta clinic by Tomislav Basic
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We are absolutely thrilled to present a regatta sailing clinic led by the legendary Croatian sailor Tomislav Bašić. This clinic is intended for experienced regatta sailors who want to improve their practical and theoretical knowledge in regatta sailing. Our goal is to improve your practical and theoretical knowledge in almost all factors encountered during sailing […]
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We are absolutely thrilled to present a regatta sailing clinic led by the legendary Croatian sailor Tomislav Bašić.
This clinic is intended for experienced regatta sailors who want to improve their practical and theoretical knowledge in regatta sailing.
Our goal is to improve your practical and theoretical knowledge in almost all factors encountered during sailing racing:
Teamwork: Optimal organization of the crew for each maneuver. Correctly sailed maneuvers allow us to carry out the planned Strategy and Tactics during the regatta and ensure potential gains in relation to our rivals. This segment includes the organization of the team where each crew member is familiar with the duties and responsibilities of each individual crew member and is dedicated to a team approach in meeting the requirements during a regatta.
Boat speed: optimal setting of the sails in relation to the weather conditions at sea (wind strength, wave height, sea currents) and in relation to our rivals and where we want to place us with optimal boat performance.
Strategy and planning of the regatta: everything we devote our time to before the competition when we are already on the regatta field preparing for the regatta that will start soon. What to observe before each race, how to sort out the priorities for the next race, what are the priorities of the boat (performance) for the next race, which sails to choose and why, and many other details that are very important in order to enter the next race with a clear idea of where we want to go and why we want to go there. We ll learn the importance of clearly definining priorities for the start and the course of the regatta and sorting out plan A and plan B (back up plan) before the start of each regatta.
Tactics: once we have defined our strategic plan, tactics are the way to realize our plan among other ships. “Battle between ships on the regatta field” implies knowing and understanding the behavior of the wind, the state of the sea (waves), understanding and using the ship’s performance in the given circumstances, optimally performed maneuvers, and positioning our ship in relation to other ships in the fleet in such a way that we “win” in most of the smaller duels during the regatta and improve our starting position during each race.
A 3-day clinic is not enough time to fully absorb all the mentioned elements in detail, so during our training we will make an effort to make the most of it.
Expect three exciting yet demanding days packed with theoretical lectures, practical practice at sea, lots of conversations during training at sea and daily apres-sail debriefings. That way the events of the day on land and at sea can be better understood, archived and the crew is prepared for the next day and new sailing tasks.
Our plan is to take this exciting journey further by devoting more time to each of the mentioned units in future clinics. We ll dig even deeper into the details and analysis and improve our knowledge and understanding of all the elements of sailing.
This clinic is intended for individuals, as well as teams who want to improve their knowledge and performance of the team and the boat during competition.
In already formed teams crew members will stay in their positions and adopt everything that can make their work better. Individuals will have the opportunity to change positions during the day (if they want, of course) and get to know the requirements of other positions on the ship.
All theoretical discussions on the shore and practical trainings at sea will be realized and shared among all participants and we ll make sure every question at the discussion is explained and presented for everyone. That way your knowledge of all areas covered should be significantly improved.
Please beware of the fact that this is an advanced regatta sailing clinic – it is intended for experienced regatta sailors, not for those who would like to start their regatta sailing adventure.
Our goal is to maintain certain amount of competitiveness among sailboats in the course and keep the sailing fun and challenging. This is possible only with an advanced knowledge level of the crews.
It is very important for us to know your preferences during training and what you would like to learn, so we will ask you to send us all your wishes so we can prepare in the best possible way.
We sincerely look forward to sailing with you!
Included:
- sailing clinic with Tomislav Basic
- boats
- accomodation on board (with heating) in a shared cabin basis (we can organise private accommodation for you and your crew with a surcharge)
- RIB and buoys for setting the regatta field
- docking fees
- tourist tax, final cleaning, cooking gas, bedding and bedlinen, spinnaker, gennaker, fuel, VAT
Not included:
- food and drinks
- travel and medical insurance
- flights and travel costs
Prerequisites
- advanced regatta sailing knowledge level:
BENETEAU FIRST 35 - Fleet
Always First
Beneteau First 35 belongs to a legendary 'First' line built by renowned French yacht producer Beneteau. For many decades, a 'First' has been a synonym for beautifully designed, well-made, high-speed sailing yachts. Moreover, because famous Bruce Farr designed the First 35. Beneteau's winning card with 'Firsts' is a successful combination of the yacht's performance and crew comfort. So they are a standard sight in racing as well as lively summer cruisers.
That's why we fell in love with First 35 as soon as we saw and sailed one. That passion made us start one of Croatia's first one-design fleet and charter companies with ten identical yachts - Beneteau Firsts 35 - almost a decade ago. We're sure you'll instantly feel the same when you sail on one of our 'Firsts' in a Sail Faster! course. Or when you charter one after successfully finishing your RYA Day Skipper or RYA Coastal skipper course.
Except for the standard performance full batten main and head sails, you'll be able to explore the yacht's possibilities with symmetric and asymmetric spinnakers (gennakers). Because all of our Firsts also have optional carbon bow-sprits and spinnaker poles. The Latest Garmin chart plotters and instruments enhance the yacht's performance and safety.
One big wheel provides a refined sensitivity for wind changes and yacht motion. It enables fast manoeuvring and good handling in the harbour. The open and spacious cockpit - with strong Harken winches - serves the crew well for ambitious racing or leisure cruising and enjoying at the anchor.
The 'First 35's' 10,7 meters allow for a spacious, stylish and functional interior saloon sized like in her bigger sister - 'First 40'. It has two large double cabins, a well-sized L-shaped kitchen, a removable table, a chart table and a toilette with a shower.
There is also a holding tank for wastewater. The saloon seats are comfortable and long enough to be good berths. The light-coloured varnished woodwork is warm and modern. Two large opening hatches and several opening ports provide good light and ventilation.
Our Firsts also have heating installed, which helps for sailing in spring and autumn. With freshwater tanks of 200 litres, fuel tanks of 76 litres, and strong service batteries, they have everything needed for comfortable enjoyment in sailing.
Tomislav Basic
Professional sailor/ coach /project manager
Born 09.01.1975.
1990. -2006. Member of Croatian national sailing team in different classes
(dinghy, Olympic classes, match race)
1997.-2000. skipper of ACI Match race team (top 10 ISAF ranking list).
2000.-2004. Olympic campaign
2004. Athens – Olympic games - 470
From 2005. - professional sailor and coach
World championship highlights:
- TP52 - 2013. 2nd place TP52World championship, Team Azzurra, strategist/starting helmsman
- Swan 50 - 2019. 1st place Swan50 World championship, Team Skorpios, mainsail trimmer/coach
2nd place Swan50 World championship, Team Moonlight, strategist
3rd place Swan50 World championship, Team Skorpios, mainsail trimmer/coach
- RC44 - 2014. 1st place, World championship RC44, match race: coach, Team Nika
- 2012. 2nd place, World championship RC44, match race: skipper/helmsman, Team Nika
- 2011. 1st place World championship RC 44, match race: skipper/helmsman, Team Nika
- 2014. 3rd. RC44 Championship Tour 2014 - Match Racing ranking, coach, Team Nika
- Melges20 - 2016. 3rd place Melges 20 World championship, Scarlino , tactician, team manager
2023. 3rd place Melges 20 European championship, tactician
- Match race – 2015. 1st place World Match Race Tour Germany, skipper
1997. 2nd place U25 World Championships (Under25) - France, skipper
1999. 3rd place European Match race championship, France, skipper
Sailing results/one-design classes:
TP 52: starting helmsman and strategist - Team Azzurra
2013. 2nd place World championship, Team Azzurra, strategist/starting helmsman
2013. 1st place Key West, Team Azzurra, strategist/starting helmsman
2013. 1st place Overall US Superseries, Team Azzurra, strategist/starting helmsman
2013. 3rd place Princess Sofia, Team Azzurra, strategist/starting helmsman
2013. 3rd place Trofeo Conde de Godo, Team Azzurra, strategist/starting helmsman
2013. 3rd place Ibiza Royal cup, Team Azzurra, strategist/starting helmsman
2013. 2nd Overall SuperSeries ranking 2013., strategist/starting helmsman
2018. TP 52 Team Provezza: coach assist.
Swan50: Team Skorpios: mainsail trimmer/coach, Team Moonlight: strategist/runners
2019. 2nd place St.Tropez Swan one design cup
2019. 3rd place Monaco Swan one design cup
2019. 1st place Swan50 World championship, Team Skorpios, mainsail trimmer, coach
2020. 3rd place SWAN TUSCANY CHALLENGE 2020
2020. 3rd place Swan50 World championship, Team Skorpios, mainsail trimmer, coach
2021. 1st place Swan 50 Scarlino warm up event
2021. 2nd place Swan Sardinia challenge
2023. 2nd place Swan50 World championship, Team Moonlight, strategist/runners
RC 44: tactician/match race helmsman/coach/mainsail trimmer (4 Teams):
- Cro-a-sail (2006.-2008.),
- Nika(2011.-2014.),
- Mag(2015.-2016.)
- Tavatuy (2019.)
2014. 1st place, Oman cup, fleet race, coach, Team Nika
2014. 3rd place, Cascais cup, Fleet race, coach, Team Nika
2014. 3rd. RC44 Championship Tour 2014 - Match Racing ranking, coach, Team Nika
2014. 1st place, World championship RC44, match race, coach, Team Nika
2012. 2nd place, World championship RC44, match race, skipper, Team Nika
2012. 1st place, Marstrand RC44 cup, match race, skipper, Team Nika
2014. 3rd place, Cascais RC44 cup, fleet race, coach, Team Nika
2012. 3rd place Cascais RC44 cup, match race, skipper, Team Nika
2011. 1st place World championship RC 44, match race, skipper, Team Nika
2007. 1st place, Split RC 44 Cup, match race/ fleet race, tactician ; Team Cro-a-sail
2007. 2nd place, Portoroz RC44 Cup match race/ fleet race, tactician; Team Cro-a-sail
2006. 1st place, Alfa Spider Cup ITA,fleet race, tactician/ coach; Team Cro-a-sail
2006. 1st place, Biograd Match race: Cro a sail team - Russel Coutts team; skipper/helmsman:Team Cro-a-sail
Swan36 – tactician
2024. 1st place Swan Tuscany challenge, tactician
2024. 2nd place Swan Bonifacio challenge, tactician
2024. 1st place Swan Sardinia challenge, tactician
Melges32 – tactician/team manager
2018./2019.season Casino Royal team
2017. Black Mamba team (European championship)
2016. Vitamina team
Match race: skipper
2015. 1st place World Match Race Tour Germany, skipper
2015. Top 10 at ISAF World match race ranking list
2015. 2nd place OM Lake Ledro
2014. 4th place European championship
2010. Germany Match race – World Match Race Tour - Team Bruni - 6th, tactician
1997.-2000. skipper ACI match race team
2000. 8th place World championship
1999. 7th place ISAF match race ranking list
1999. 3rd place Swedish match cup, SWE (Swedish match tour)
1999. 3rd place European championship - France, skipper
1999. 1st place Knickerbocker cup, USA
1997. 3rd place Alandia cup, FIN
1997. 1st place Marselisborg open, DEN
1997. 1st place Spring championship, FIN
1997. 2nd place U25 World Championships (Under25) - France, skipper
6 times Croatian match race national champion
J70 :
2 teams:
- MAG team(POL) Tactician/ team manager,
- Intermezzo J70 team (SWE): tactician/team manager,
2017. 3rd place Malcesine Euro cup, tactician/main
2020. 1st place Sandhamnsregattan Bluewater, SWE
2020. 1st place Swedish National championship, SWE
2021. 3rd place Malcesine cup, ITA
2021. 1st place Swedish championship, SWE
2024. 2nd place Malcesine cup, ITA
2024. 1st place Swedish championship
Melges 20 – MAG team. Tactician/team manager
2018. 2nd place World League, Scarlino , tactician/main
2018. 1st place Warm up World League- Ischia, tactician/main
2017. 2nd place Euro Cup, Scarlino, tactician/main
2016. 3rd place Melges 20 World championship, Scarlino , tactician
2016. 1st place Monaco Winter series, tactician/main
2016. 2nd place Monaco Beluga Cup, tactician/main
2022. 2nd place Villasimius, tactician/main
2023. 1st place Puntaldia Grand Prix , tactician/main
2023. 2nd place Puntaldia Grand Prix, tactician/main
2023. 3rd place European Championship, Porto Ercole
Melges24, tactician
2021. Melges24 Croatian cup winner, tactician
2023. Melges European Series, overall (100+ boats)
2023. Melges24 Croatian cup winner, tactician
2024. Riva del Garda European series, tactician
470 helmsman
(2001-2004)
3 times Croatian national champion, helm
2004. 8th place World championship 470, helm
2004. 19th place Olympic Games Athens 2004.
29er helmsman/crew
2010. 1st place, Kiel week, crew
2010. 4th place 29er European championship, crew
2007. 2nd place Eurocup, helm
Offshore: skipper, crew
2011. 1st overall Transatlantic Maxi race, skipper; X65
2005. 3rd overall Mini Fastnet (Fastnet race for Mini 650), co-skipper
2019. 2nd overall Giraglia, Swan 50, mainsail trimmer/coach
4 time Middle Sea race (VOR 60, X 65, Cookson 50, Elan450) – skipper/tactician/helmsman
Coaching experience:
2019./2020./2021. Swan 50 – Team Skorpios (World champions 2019.) - coach
2019.-2023. IOM (radio controlled One meter) – coach and technical development of 3 times World champion
2019. Melges 20 – coach of Melges20 Bogatyrs
2018. – TP52 Team Provezza – coach assistant/ weather team
2018.- Melges40 – Synergy – coach
2014. – RC 44 coach : BVI cup & Sotogrande Cup - Team Nika/Russell Coutts tactician
-2014.season- Team Nika/Terry Hutchinson tactician
2012.-2018. Rules advisor :
- of Pavlos Kontides - Olympic silver medalist / 2xLaser World champion
- Tonči Stipanović – 2x Olympic silver medalist 2016. / 2nd Laser World championship / 4Xlaser European champion
2012. assistant coach for Olympic games of:
- Laser Olympic silver medalist P.Kontides (CYP),
- 4th at the Olympic games Tonci Stipanovic (CRO).
*Preparation for medal race (medal race tactics and rules advisor)
- 2009 - 2010 coach of America's cup team Italia/Azzurra - afterguard (Francesco Bruni/Vasco Vascotto); preparations for Luis Vuitton Cup
- 2010. coach of Olympic STAR crew CRO Lovrovic/Mikulicic (compete at Olympic games in 2008. and 2012.)
2010. – 2012. coach of Olympic Women match race team SLO Dekleva/Kersevan/Koter
2006. – 2012. coach of CRO 29er/ 49er youth team Fizulic - Ostrez
2011. – 2014. coach of team Nika RC 44
2006. – 2007. coach of RC44 team Cro-a- sail
Other:
2017.-2019. Technical development of IOM (radio controlled) 2x World champion design
2012. National selector (head coach) for Croatian national team HJS (Olympic and other classes) – London 2012.
2012. technical development team for Seascape 27
2010. technical development team for Seascape 18 – awarded as a Boat of the year
2000.-2005. President of Croatian skipper association
Other sports interest:
Free climbing, mountain biking, windsurfing, trail running, free diving
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