SPS RACING
WE ARE PREPARED TO BE SPONSORED AT THE VERY TOP LEVEL.
SPS Sailing has extensive experience in delivering value to commercial sponsors. We know how to represent your brand on and off the water. SPS maintained an exclusive relationship with EFG International for six years. During that time, we managed a team that represented EFG in several international classes. We also have experience in match racing, long distance racing, event and series management. Our objective is always to create a superior sponsor experience.
Pro Sailing
SPSAILING HAS COMPETED ON THE PROFESSIONAL SAILING CIRCUIT FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS. WE CAN FILL A NUMBER OF KEY ROLES IN YOUR CREW.
As a tactician we provide you with great communication and level - headed leadership. From an understanding of innovative tuning and sail trim to traffic management in large fleets, we help our clients maximize their performance and enjoyment. When serving as a strategist we provide feedback about sail trim, as well as the big picture of the current race, day of sailing, and the regatta as a whole. We also provide you with a daily debrief and regatta debrief.
Without having a proper written record of your daily performance, it is impossible to improve every regatta. You only have so many days on the water, let's make them count
COACHING
COACHING IS PERSONAL. FINDING THE RIGHT COACH IS IMPERATIVE TO IMPROVING YOUR SAILING.
We like to coach how we would like to be coached. Leadership and professionalism is our top priority. We can assess the teams and find out the best possible way to improve their sailing. Whether it be about technique or communication, we have the knowledge to help you get more out of your boat and crew. Chris is proficient in taking and using drone footage as well as Njord player.
Optimizing
SPSAILING IS HERE TO GET YOUR BOAT RACE READY.
Optimizing your boat does not always mean spending big money. For example, do your sheets and halyards have marks on them? SPSailing understands that when you find the moment that you are higher and faster you need to be able to repeat those settings. Do you have the correct sail shape for your next big event? Do all your sail control systems work easily? Can your crew hike hard and comfortably? We understand that small changes make the difference.
"I have had the opportunity to sail with both Dani & Chris Rast and SPSailing, on numerous occasions. Most of the has been involving the Melges 20 and J70.
All of my events have benefited from their input in every aspect of our regatta; Regatta logistics and plan, crew and boat preparation, off and on-the-water drills (boat handling, boat speed, and crew coordination of maneuvers and communication), Strategy and Tactical race management with clear and concise communication, and boat/ rig tuning, sail trim, and maintaining boat “balance”.
This collection of professional skills is very succesfully applied to any situation with excellent communication skills, and the abiltiy to keep any situation positive, upbeat and fun…really fun! ask me about it any time!"
SPSailing was professional and a joy to sail and work with.
“ Chris and I competed against each other for several years in both foiling Moths and Melges 20s before I relocated back to Europe. It was very natural for me to ask Chris to run my Section 16 campaign as well as join as tactical on both the Melges 20 and our then new Marstrom 32 cat. Over the last 5 years we have had a very productive campaign together winning many major titles including the first M32 European championships. Chris is highly involved in leading the management of the campaigns, boat preparation, tactician and recently as coach. On all fronts he gives it his all. The campaigns are really well organised, the boats are always immaculately prepared, his tactical capabilities are well shown by our results and as a coach he has a very discerning eye as to where to find those marginal gains. When we are down he picks us up and when we need it he also gives us a kick. Talented at what he does, fun to be with, organized and successful.”
“ On all fronts he gives it his all. The campaigns are really well organised, the boats are always immaculately prepared, his tactical capabilities are well shown by our results and as a coach he has a very discerning eye as to where to find those marginal gains. ”
"Their collection of professional skills is very successfully applied to any situation with excellent communication skills, and the ability to keep any situation positive, upbeat and fun…really fun! Ask me about it any time!"
