ERIC BEALE MAUI SPEED CLINICS
Two time world speed record holder Erik Beale has teamed up with Maui Sports
Unlimited to offer speed clinics on Maui beginning in May and running every
other Saturday thru September from 12-5pm. The location site will be at Kanaha
Beach, in front of the Girl Scout pavillion. We will cover sailing techniques
and tactics to achieve the highest speeds possible. Participants should rig up
prior to the noon start, then the clinic will alternate between short theory
lessons on the beach and speed sailing exercises on the water. Participants
progress will be measured with the V-Max GPS units as used in the 2008 Maui
V-Max Speed Series and will be a great opportunity to tune up for the races”,
says Erik. In 1988 Erik Beale was the first sailor in history to break the 40
knot barrier, he is the only member of the legendary “crossbow killers” who
still speed sails.
His most recent achievements include his British national record of 42.62 knots
set in march 04 at the Masters of Speed and the highest speed award for the
2005 Navman speed series, 39.3 knots tied with Anders Bringdal. The cost is
$100.00 per clinic for adults, kids $50.00 and includes the use of the V-Max
GPS unit. Spaces are limited so reservations are recommended. To register call:
Maui Sports Unlimited at 808-280-7060 or email:
[email protected]
2008 clinic dates are: May 24, May 31, June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26,
August 9, August 23, September 6, September 25.
