Campaign for a world championship

12-Month Coaching Program for IOM World Championship (May 2026)

Phase 1: Foundation & Analysis (June–July 2025)

Goals:

• Comprehensive assessment of sailing, tactics, and equipment.

• Set performance benchmarks and campaign plan.

Key Activities:

• Video review of recent regattas. How did you perform. What lessons did you learn?

• Full tuning baseline with existing rigs (A/B/C).

• Equipment check: hull shape, foils, radio gear, sails.

• Mental and physical training baseline set. Visualisation program

• Join key local regattas for current-state benchmark.

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Phase 2: Tuning & Boat Handling Mastery (Aug–Sept 2025)

Goals:

• Build consistent speed and boat handling in all wind ranges.

• Lock in tuning reference for each rig.

Key Activities:

• Weekly tuning sessions focused on:

• Sail camber, twist, mast rake, jib boom angle.

• Downwind VMG and acceleration practice.

• Track changes with tuning matrix and video logs.

• Practice: tacks, gybes, ducking, acceleration from standstill.

• Match race drills to sharpen one-on-one tactics.

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Phase 3: Advanced Tactics & Race Simulation (Oct–Nov 2025)

Goals:

• Strengthen fleet strategy, positioning, and mark approaches.

Key Activities:

• Practice time-to-line starts (10+ per session).

• Drills for layline judgment, mark traps, and rule scenarios.

• Join larger fleet regattas (national level if possible).

• Develop checklists for race prep and tuning pre-start.

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Phase 4: Off-Season Optimization & Mental Conditioning (Dec 2025–Jan 2026)

Goals:

• Maintain sharpness; refine mental resilience and reaction.

Key Activities:

• Indoor mental rehearsal: visualizing starts, mark roundings.

• Equipment refinement: small rig adjustments or upgrades.

• Review past season’s data — finalize tuning playbook.

• Targeted flexibility and eye-tracking exercises for onshore focus.

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Phase 5: High-Level Regattas & World Prep (Feb–Mar 2026)

Goals:

• Enter international events or high-level nationals.

• Finalize rig settings and develop local wind strategy.

Key Activities:

• Simulated full race days with 6+ races per session.

• Work with coach to analyze boat speed, tactics under stress.

• Travel to Worlds venue if possible for site training.

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Phase 6: Taper & Peak Performance (April 2026)

Goals:

• Arrive at Worlds with tuned gear, confidence, and routine.

Key Activities:

• Light training focused on finesse, not volume.

• Finalize equipment transport, spares, and backups.

• Confirm checklists: gear, tuning logs, protest procedures.

• Mental rehearsal and confidence routines dialed in.

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Worlds Campaign Week: May 2026

Daily Routine:

• Morning: weather review, tuning walk-through.

• Race: focus on consistent finishes, rule discipline.

• Evening: debrief with coach or team, reset tuning if needed.