Next Gen Camps

Next Gen camps are enhanced training opportunities for sailors just starting to compete internationally. These sailors are typically in a club or provincial program and have shown a dedication and commitment to the sport. Next Gen camps are run out of the National Training Centers and will include a tighter integration with Performance Sciences, Research and Innovation (PSRI) . A full list of NextGen camps can be found in the table below. Next Gen camps will be by application only.

The opportunities offered by Next Gen camps are more varied and can include but are not limited to:

CSDS & CST Integration: During these camps a select number of athletes work with a Coach alongside the CST and CYDS. While the Next Gen athletes may not get to take part in all drills the CST Coach is running, the two groups will come together for debriefings and as much of the on-water sessions as possible. A key factor in the success of these camps is having a dedicated Coach for the NextGen athletes to work with. These camps should leave athletes with an appreciation for the level and standard of professionalism to which CST & CSDS are held.

Core Proficiency Camps: At Sail Canada we have identified several core proficiencies. These include starting, tacking, markround and upwind boat speed. While these skills do not win you sail boat races we know that everyone who wins has these skills. Every year Sail Canada runs over 100 athletes through its core proficiency testing protocol. The results from these tests inform which camps Sail Canada will offer.

Regatta Support: A Sail Canada appointed coach will support select athletes at targeted events. Athletes will take part in daily briefings, debriefing, and get on water support. Athletes could either use this support in addition to their primary coach or rely solely on the Sail Canada representative at the event. Athletes must make prior arrangements with the Sail Canada coach in order to take advantage of this regatta support.

These camps will be run at a designated National Sailing Venue. Here is a current listing of upcoming camps:

Start Date	End Date	Class	Camp	Location
March 11, 2023	March 16, 2023	ILCA 6 / ILCA 7	Next Gen – BC ILCA Spring Break Camp	National Training Centre West
March 20, 2023	March 26, 2023	ILCA 6 / ILCA 7	Regatta Support – ILCA Midwinters West	California
May 1, 2023	May 17, 2023	ILCA 6	Next Gen – National Team Integration	National Training Centre East
May 7, 2023	May 9, 2023	ILCA 7	Next Gen – National Team Integration	National Training Centre West
May 20, 2023	May 28, 2023	49er/FX	Next Gen – Core Proficiency	National Training Centre East
June 3, 2023	June 11, 2023	49er/FX	Next Gen – Core Proficiency	National Training Centre East
June 10, 2023	June 20, 2023	ILCA 7	Next Gen – National Team Integration	National Training Centre West
June 30, 2023	July 5, 2023	ILCA 6	Next Gen – National Team Integration	National Training Centre West
July 14, 2023	July 16, 2023	ILCA 7	Regatta Support – ILCA North Americans	California
Aug. 9, 2023	Aug. 12, 2023	ILCA 6 / ILCA 7	Regatta Support – CORK International/OCR	National Training Centre Central
Aug. 25, 2023	Aug. 27, 2023	ILCA 6 / ILCA 7	Regatta Support – ILCA Canadians	National Training Centre Central
Sept. 8, 2023	Sept. 24, 2023	49er/FX	Next Gen – Core Proficiency	National Training Centre West
Sept. 11, 2023	Sept. 3, 2023	ILCA 6	Next Gen – National Team Integration	National Training Centre East
Sept. 24, 2023	Oct. 9, 2023	ILCA 7	Next Gen – National Team Integration	National Training Centre West
Oct. 26, 2023	Oct. 29, 2023	29er	Next Gen – Core Proficiency	National Training Centre West
Nov. 2, 2023	Nov. 5, 2023	ILCA 6 / ILCA 7	Next Gen – Core Proficiency	National Training Centre West
Nov. 30, 2023	Dec. 3, 2023	ILCA 6 / ILCA 7	Next Gen – Core Proficiency	National Training Centre West
Nov. 30, 2023	Dec. 3, 2023	29er	Next Gen – Core Proficiency	National Training Centre West