Business Details
Professional Sailing Coaching & Training in Weymouth
Jon Emmett Sailing has been at the forefront of professional sailing coaching for over two decades. Our founder, Jon Emmett, has coached Olympic champions and elite sailors globally, including Lijia Xu to gold at the 2012 Olympics and Tuula Tenkanen to fifth place at the 2020 Games. We combine hands-on coaching with innovative educational resources, including best-selling books like Coach Yourself to Win and Tactics Made Simple, which distill decades of competitive experience into accessible guidance. Our Training to Win talks and digital platforms provide sailors worldwide with cutting-edge strategies and insights. As an active competitor, Jon remains deeply connected to the sport, recently claiming the ILCA Masters World Championship title.We offer personalized 1:1 coaching tailored to individual goals, supported by a proven track record of success and endorsements from the Laser class UKLA. Our comprehensive approach integrates technical skill development, tactical decision-making, and mental preparation to help sailors achieve their full potential. With a global reach spanning event support and training programs, we maintain a commitment to excellence while staying accessible through social media channels and instructional content. Our reputation for delivering results has been built through consistent performance, transparency, and a passion for advancing the sport of sailing.
Services
Personal Coaching
Training Talks
Book Publications
UKLA Training
Coaching Videos
Tactical Guidance
Competitor Development
Event Support
Sailing Workshops
Performance Analysis
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of professional sailing coaching experience
- Our team coached Olympic gold medalists and world champions
- We offer personalized 1:1 coaching tailored to individual goals
- Our team maintains active competition experience at world championship level
- We provide globally accessible training resources through books and digital platforms
Services
Personal Coaching
Tailored sailing instruction delivered through personalized 1:1 coaching sessions. Our program focuses on technical skill development, tactical decision-making, and competitive mindset training. With a proven track record of preparing sailors for international competitions, including Olympic events, our coaching adapts to individual learning styles and performance goals while maintaining rigorous professional standards.
Training Talks
Dynamic presentations covering competitive sailing strategies and techniques. These sessions distill decades of championship experience into actionable insights, focusing on race tactics, equipment optimization, and mental preparation. Delivered globally during the off-season, the talks combine theoretical knowledge with real-world examples from Olympic and world championship campaigns to enhance sailors' understanding of high-performance sailing.
Book Publications
Award-winning sailing methodology books developed from practical coaching experience. Titles include Coach Yourself to Win and Tactics Made Simple, offering structured learning pathways for competitive sailors. Each publication translates complex racing concepts into accessible formats, supported by updated editions that incorporate contemporary racing developments and technological advancements in sailing equipment and techniques.
UKLA Regional Training
Official Laser class training programs coordinated through the UK Laser Association. As Training Officer, we provide structured development pathways for sailors at all levels. The program includes weekend training sessions, qualifier preparation, and technical guidance aligned with national competition requirements. This service combines grassroots development with elite performance pathways within the Laser sailing community.
Coaching Videos
Comprehensive video resources covering essential sailing techniques and strategies. Our YouTube channels feature practical demonstrations, race analysis, and tactical breakdowns. Content ranges from fundamental skills development to advanced competition preparation, accessible to sailors worldwide. The videos complement written materials and live coaching, providing visual learners with multiple perspectives on performance improvement techniques.
People
Jon Emmett
Sailing Coach
Professional sailing coach with 20+ years' experience, Olympic medalist mentor, and multiple world championship competitor. Author of internationally recognized sailing methodology books, including Coach Yourself to Win and Tactics Made Simple. Currently serves as UKLA Training Officer while maintaining active competition status.
Questions
What sailing coaching services do you offer?
We provide personalized 1:1 coaching, Training to Win seminars, UKLA regional training programs, and digital instructional resources including books and videos.
What books has Jon Emmett written?
Jon has authored Coach Yourself to Win, Tactics Made Simple, and Training to Win - all focused on competitive sailing techniques and strategies.
Do you offer global sailing training?
Yes, our coaching services and digital resources are available worldwide, with physical training programs in the UK and international event support.
What sailing experience does Jon Emmett have?
Jon has coached Olympic gold medalists, won the ILCA Masters World Championship, and maintains active competition status while coaching elite sailors globally.
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