Midwinter's Free Melges 24 Clinic Hosted by Team Gamecock in Partnership with Quantum

All teams planning to race in St. Petersburg for the opening event of the 2026 Sailing World Regatta Series are invited to kick off their week with a free Melges 24 Clinic, hosted by Team Gamecock in partnership with Quantum Sails. Designed to organize the fleet, sharpen fundamentals, and elevate on-the-water performance, the clinic is open to all competing teams—whether you’re launching a new program or fine-tuning an established one.

The Wednesday clinic will be led by Quantum Sails professional sailors and coaches Dave Gerber, Carter Cameron, and Scott Nixon, alongside 2025 North American Sailing Series champion Peter McClennen. Teams can expect practical, race-course-focused coaching centered on boat handling, rig tuning, communication, and decision-making—everything needed to get the most out of a Melges 24 on Tampa Bay. This is an ideal opportunity to kick off the Midwinter Championship with structured practice, shared learning, and direct access to some of the class’s most experienced voices in a collaborative, fleet-building environment.

On Thursday, expect a collective practice session with Sailing World Regatta Series St. Pete’s presented by Quantum Sails, and an afternoon dockside debrief with Team Gamecock and fellow competitors.

STAY CONNECTED
All participating M24 teams are encouraged to join the local WhatsApp group here for real-time updates, coordination, and day-of communication,:
👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/HwW5h9tzjOLJFbHx1JbIyc?mode=gi_t

CLINIC SCHEDULE
Wednesday, February 11 (Optional – Early Arrivals)
For teams arriving early, Wednesday offers an informal but highly valuable tune-up day focused on coordination and boat-on-boat interaction.
• 1:00 PM – Meet on the docks at St. Petersburg Yacht Club to review the day’s objectives and on-water plan
• Head out for line-ups and direct boat-on-boat interaction, emphasizing speed testing, handling, and communication
• After sailing, regroup on the docks for a post-session debrief, discussing observations, takeaways, and areas to refine heading into Thursday

Thursday, February 12 (Full Clinic Day)
Thursday is the core clinic day and is open to all teams already launched and ready to train.
• 10:00 AM – Dockside meeting covering rig tuning, setup, and techniques, with guidance from Quantum Sails and Team Gamecock
• Return to the water for additional line-ups and structured boat-on-boat integration
• 1:00 PM – Practice Racing begins, led by Quantum Sails, with on-the-water coaching from Dave Gerber and Carter Cameron
• Approximately 3:00 PM – Dockside debrief, recapping the day’s work, answering questions, and setting teams up for a strong regatta start

With expert coaching, focused practice, and an open, welcoming format, this very cool Melges 24 clinic is the perfect way to usher in the St. Pete’s event. Join Quantum Sails, Team Gamecock, and your fellow competitors as we kick off the St. Petersburg event ready to learn, race, and rock and roll on Tampa Bay.