Delani Hulme-Lawrence is an lifelong sailor. Delani started sailing when she was four years old. She is a Clagett Boat Grant recipient, has represented both Team Alberta and Team British Columbia at the Canada Summer Games, and is currently a sailing instructor at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club in British Columbia, Canada.
Delani has agreed to serve as The Clagett Regatta's knowledge base for all questions sailing related. If you have a question and would like an answer from an individual who has personally "gone the distance" submit a question below. For example...
Will sailing a 2.4mR will be too challenging? Ask Delani!
What kind of equipment might I need for my 2.4mR? How often should I purchase new sails? Ask Delani!
If I am a youth sailor and want to know what kind of boat is best to start sailing in...Ask Delani!
If I'm new to sailing and feeling a bit intimidated, and want advice from someone in the sailing world...Ask Delani!
What is it like to work as a full time sailing instructor? Ask Delani!
What is the training routine like for a successful, competitive sailor? Ask Delani!
If I have a child that wants to grow up to race sailboats competitively what should they do? Ask Delani!
To submit your question, email cmr@clagettregatta.org with the subject line "Ask Delani."
Delani accpting the Larry Gadsby Award at the 2018 Clagett Regatta