Sopraventus High Performance Team is an international group of Opti sailors directly mentored and coached by Simone Ricci. 

The Team is by invitation only. Highly motivated, skilled and athletically prepared sailors are considered fundamental to reach the most desired goals.

Any member of Sopraventus HP Team may/ is encouraged to sail in a home country sailing program and has a privilege to hone sailing skills together with other strongest sailors from different parts of the World in the International environment. 

The Team follows specific practice routines focused on improving all the Athletic aspects (Eating Habits, Technical Skills, Focus and Mental approach to racing). Sailors of the Team have a priority in testing and acquiring all the top sailing equipment that aim to identify, analyze, reduce weaknesses and improve sailors’ strengths.

Sailors are required to attend most of the trainings and scheduled races.