CD SAILS BIGGEST FLAGSHIP CLINIC OF THE YEAR 

Biggest CD Sails training event of the year, organized directly by CD Sails, will unite world's elite coaches to  provide outstanding training in an exceptional location. 

Where: 

Italy, lake Garda,  Circolo Vela  Arco (Via Lungo Sarca, 20, 38062 Arco TN)

When: 3 training days  1-3 AUGUST 2026 

After clinic there are  3 Optimist regattas following :   

4-5-6 August Trofeo Lombardi ;

8-9-10 August Ora Cup Ora ;

12-13-14 Optimist Gold Cup  in  FRAGLIA VELA RIVA  (co-organized with CD Sails)

If you need coaching during upcoming regattas, please  agree with our coaches separately. 

For Whom:

Racing experience mandatory. U12 sailors are also welcomed. 

Coaches & Experts:   

Pavlo Dontsov,  Omari Scott, Santiago Lopez,  Lorenzo Migliori, Claudio Demartis

Pavlo Dontsov  - Internationally recognized Optimist coach from Ukraine with his team Optiway, multiple times coach in main IODA events. His team has 

taken the highest podiums and victories in all the most important international regattas including World Champion Female  title with Olha Lubianska in 2025,  female Bronze in Europeans 2023, multiple times sailors  in top 6 in Worlds Championship, team racing vice-champions in Worlds and other numerous international achievements. Currently  working with international team of  world - class sailors.  His main coaching philosophy is to teach sailors to love what they are doing, enjoy the process,  to be well prepared not only technically but also  mentally and physically - Opti is just a beginning of an exciting journey!

Santiago Lopez  - One of the most experienced  coaches  working with many talented and

recognized sailors. Master’s degree in Sport Science, currently CD sails technical expert and responsible of the international CD scouting program.   His approach is characterized by technical in - depth analysis of all the performance aspects. 

 

Omari Scott   - USA National Optimist Team Coach and Head Coach at Coral Reef Yacht Club (Miami). 

Leads one of the country’s top-performing teams, consistently qualifying numerous athletes for major IODA events and other international regattas, and regularly achieving top results at national and international competitions. In the past 10 years he has coached at all major international regattas, including four World Championships (Team Race bronze, WC 2025 as one of the recent podiums), five North American Championships, European Championship. Known for high energy trainings and meticulous attention to quality, he quickly transforms sailors from beginners into top performers. He aims not only to build elite athletes but to cultivate resilient, confident, and values-led personalities.

 

Claudio Demartis   Owner of CD Sails, founder of Olimpic Sails. Sailor of many successes at a national and international level, winner of 3 world championships. Sail making  

experience  of more than 40 years. In less than  4 years time his high performing and technical engineering sail designs have  brought CD Sails to the  leading  sail making brand  worldwide with double  victory in World Championship  2025 by athletes using CD Sails and CD mast.  He is currently one of the most up to date experts and  advisors of  the newest  technical features and equipment in Optimist class. 

 

Lorenzo Migliori - qualified various times sailors for  European national team,  

collaborating with Italian National Team. Team leader of Italian national team at worlds 2026.  His coaching stile is characterized by a chill attitude on land  having  fun and easy moments, but strict and demanding on the water.   Having an immense knowledge of  Garda Lake  sailing conditions, known also for his special attention  to the youngest U12 sailors  able to  convey high level technical  knowledge to the smallest sailors in an easy and  fun manner.

 

By providing a personal attention and targeted work with each sailor, the goal of this clinic is to develop and refine technical skills ( e.g.but not only-   correct postural technique while hiking during upwind and sailing on downwind, with a strong focus on efficiency, control, and performance )

With over 20 years of on-site experience technical responsible of clinic is Santiago Lopez, joined by world-class coaches such as Pavlo Donstov, coach of  female world champion and  other top athletes on the international scene,  special guest Omari Scott from Miami-coach of one of the top U.S. Optimist teams, bringing insights from the highest-performing techniques used across the ocean  and Lorenzo Migliori -our local expert providing support during on-water sessions and organizational aspects.

Adding exceptional value to the clinic, Claudio Demartis, the legendary sailmaker, will be present throughout the event, available to answer any questions regarding  sails   and masts  - tuning,  design philosophy, technical suggestions. 

Three intensive days of learning, each dedicated to specific skills, diving deep into technical details and practical application. You’ll train alongside high-level sparring partners in an exceptional location: Arco, Lake Garda.

This clinic is a unique opportunity to learn the latest techniques from elite coaches, test new equipment, and find the perfect setup for your personal sailing style, all in one of the best sailing venues in the world.

Optimist charter  boats:

Charter boats are not included in price. Fully equipped charter boats (except sail) are available for the booking for the period you need  ( including upcoming regattas) . Average cost of charter boat is  50.00 eur per day 

Contacts for the charter boat booking, availability and prices :  

Pavlo Dontsov: +380 93 807 9428 |  Massimo Giorgianni: +39 328 452 5731

Lunch: 

The pocket  lunch will be included in the price. 

If you have any food intolerance, we kindly ask you to make sure you have your appropriate food with you. 

Work Organization:

Each training day consists of trainings in water (approx.70%) and the classroom lessons with videos (approx.30%).  During the brief coaches will give clear indications and instructions about the main focus points and exercises of each day.

In water sessions sailors will be divided in the groups according to their improvement areas/ experience level to assure the maximum personal attention to every sailor.  Small technical  groups during 3 days will  train with every coach, whereas group exercises will be organized  together.  

The days will be full of 8.30/9:00 until 18.30. 

We will communicate the exact schedule and  hours closer to date. 

Price:   

550 eur (450 Eur +  vat 22%)   for the event of 3 days  including  coaching, club hospitality fees, and pocket lunch. 
Participants have a possibility to order the CD Sails and CD Masts  with 20% discount reserved  for the CD Academy participants only. 

Registration and payment: 

FILL IN THE REGISTRATION FORM HERE

The registration will be valid after we receive the payment confirmation. The payment confirmation can be uploaded already in the registration form or sent to the info@cdsails.it within July  24. 

Payment details: 

SEA SAILING di Claudio DEMARTIS

Via Consiglio D'europa, 41. CAP: 34074 Monfalcone GO 

Registration numbers:

P.IVA: IT 01069360327 

IBAN: IT58B0503402200000000080440

Swift/Bic: BAPPIT21703

For booking & more details: 

Email, call, whatsapp... whatever solution you prefer, we are here for you!

info@cdsails.it
+3277310725

! Important additional notes

• Regatta coaching during the racing days  is not included and can be agreed  separately with a coach of interest. Contact  available coaches directly  to agree about regatta coaching: 

  Pavlo Dontsov: +380 93 807 9428

• All boats must have a valid insurance and medical certificate.
• During clinic will be  taken photos   ( after available for participants), videos,    live social coverage.