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Archive for August, 2007
2007 has been a great year for Gale Force Sailing. We have conducted teambuilding and coaching events all over the country and Canada. We are managing several yachts and working to develop strategic partnerships with major organizations and corporations in order to better connect the sailing community with our clients.
A good navigator always keeps an eye on what is ahead, and a great tactician does what they can to anticipate and put the boat in the best place to take advantage of the coming conditions. While I pretend to be neither a great naviguesser and not much of a snacktician I am doing my best to position Gale Force to take advantage of our own momentum and succeed in 2008.
There is still plenty of sailing to be done in 2007. Gale Force is currently conducting private learn to sail and cruising coaching through November and providing coaching support for the DC/Northern Virginia sailing club Sailing Club of Washington. Call today to book your private coaching session and tune up for Fall’s racing and cruising events.
As part of our mission Gale Force is committed to helping grow the sailing community, and I will be acting as the high school sailing coach for the National Maritime Heritage Foundation’s high school racing program this fall. I am really looking forward to working with kids from all walks of life and introducing sailing and racing to the next generation of sailors.
Additionally, I have contributed a day long private coaching session to the silent auction which will be part of the Leukemia Cup Regatta. The regatta is a great event and there are spectator opportunities.
On the racing front, Gale Force Sailing will participate in the 2007 J22 and J80 North American Championships, and will be working with several J105 teams to help them prepare for their 2007 North Americans. We will also be preparing for an exciting 2008 season.
Gale Force is offering unique racing events in 2008. In partnership with the IRC Gulf Stream Series, we will be fielding a team and competing at events such as Key West Race Week, Charleston Race Week, and Block Island Race Week. Slots are currently available for Charleston and Block Island and a waiting list has been started for Key West. These events offer an exciting opportunity for new and seasoned racers to develop the skills and compete at these international level events, enjoy the benefits of onboard coaching, and be part of a team vying for one of world’s greatest great sailing achievements. Contact us to learn more and book today.
In between our racing events we will offer US Sailing Cruising certifications as part of our Performance Cruising classes. Imagine cruising the Bahamas, US Golden Isles, Long Island, and Nova Scotia aboard a fast performance cruiser. Now throw in top level instruction, comfortable bed and breakfasts ever night, and a package that perfectly blends sailing, learning, fun and comfort. Contact us to learn more and book today.
Finally, we are scheduling corporate teambuilding events for May and June of 2008. We are now offering additional executive and team developments tools including Myers Briggs testing and other professional development tools.
There is so much more to mention, so drop us a line or give us a call and learn more about what Gale Force Sailing can do for you!
This article first appeared in the New York Times in February, but it brings up an interesting point. As corporations and firms of all sizes look for creative ways to compensate employees, why not offer sailing lessons and adventure getaways that promote personal growth, leadership skills, and healthy living. Why not offer Gale Force Sailing cruising and racing coaching?
The following article explains more…
When in Doubt, Offer a Nice Perk
By DALIA FAHMY
A few summers ago, Indu Navar, founder and chief executive of the Silicon Valley software maker Serus, paid for her employees to jump out of an airplane. None of them had sky-dived before, and Sumeet Haldankar, a program engineer, said the 14,500-foot plunge delivered such an adrenalin rush that people hugged and laughed giddily when they landed safely.
“We couldn’t stop talking about it — the high was just incredible,” said Mr. Haldankar, who joined Serus three years ago fresh out of graduate school. He said the dive, one of many activities that Ms. Navar organizes for her employees, created a bond with his colleagues. “The energy of the people here is tremendous.”
