Here is my two cents worth.
1. Take Rick’s course down in Key Largo like my wife and I did. During the seminar, you will practice drills in a crowd with sailors of vastly different skill levels. This has got to make you a better sailor. I assume that is why Kathy Kulkoski and Barb and Chip Short have repeatedly taken the seminar.
2. Then, buy the drill book. What I plan on doing this spring is practicing the drills Rick showed us while trying to visualize the drill as taught during the seminar class. I looked in the book last night and found myself saying; “Hey I remember that drill, that’s the one where we capsized on the first day”. Rick is correct about visualization; it really helps as long is it is coupled with a real life example that is not fraught with errors. Rick, the only thing I try not to visualize is that first day where boats were going over routinely due to the high winds (that was not fun).

There is another reason to take the seminar—you will make some great friends. Being thrust into a situation where you live together, sail together, eat together, and drink beer together can only build some close ties. Very few of you know who the heck I am and that will likely remain that way since the University keeps my wife and I pretty busy. However, it is the opinion of this novice sailor that many of you will improve by taking the course and develop some great memories (plus new friends). It is also interesting watching the videos each day of your sailing technique.

This is not a paid endorsement if you were wondering. I hope to take the course again in a few years.

Cheers
Bob
Hobie Wave
Inter 18 until someone buys it