Category: Racing Rules of Sailing

  • LMSRF New Sailor and New Rules Seminars – FREE at Crowley’s Yachtapalooza

    LMSRF announces:

    Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation invites you to two seminars this Saturday March 21, 2009 at Crowley’s Yachtapalooza – Free! Forward this announcement around to your friends.

    New Racers and What Crews Should Know 9:00-10:00AM
    Learn how to get involved with sailboat racing and what it really takes to get a boat to the starting line.
    by Glenn McCarthy

    2009-2013 Racing Rule Changes 12:00-2:00PM
    Learn about changes to the racing rules for 2009-2012.
    by Dr. Warwick Coppleson & Glenn McCarthy

    For directions and other seminars go to http://www.crowleys.com

  • Racing Rules and Sailing Sharp Seminars

    Ted Jones announces:

    RACING RULES & SAILING SHARP SEMINAR
     
    The seminar is designed around the concept that knowing the racing rules of sailing, makes racing an enjoyable and safe contest while using one¢s skill, seamanship, and applying the principles of sportsmanship, and fair play.
     
    The conversation will include all elements of a race and the 2009-2012 rule or rules that apply. Seminar handout material will be given to each participant. The event is open to all sailors, including those racing under one-design and handicap rating systems and in junior programs. The seminars are hosted by yacht clubs around the shore of Lake Michigan.
     
    Facilitators include US Sailing Judges: Allan A. Teske, Robert Sargent, Nancy Glover, Ted Jones, Andrew J. Kiener, Dennis Bartley
     
    The cost of the seminar is Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00). A lunch is included in the cost of the seminar and will be provided by the host club. The starting time for all sessions will be 09:00 local time and end at 16:00   Bring your rule book. New rule books will be available for sale.                        
     

    Session dates and host clubs

    1. March 7, 2009      Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club, Il. 773-334-7575

    2. March 21, 2009      Waukegan Yacht Club, Il. 847-623-4188

    3. April 4, 2009      Muskegon Yacht Club, Mich. 231-755-1414

    4. April 18, 2009      Boyne City Yacht Club, Mich. 877 731 1422

    5. April 25, 2009      Macatawa Bay Yacht Club, Mich. 616-335-5815

    6. May 2, 2009      Columbia Yacht Club, Il. 312-938-3625

     

    FILL OUT, TEAR OFF AND MAIL WITH CHECK
     
    Name
    Phone #
    Address
    Boat name & Sail #
    Session No.          
     

    Make the check payable to: Allan A. Teske, RR&SS Seminar
    Mail To: 9900 South Longwood Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60643
    Phone: 773-239-4440    email: ateske821@aol.com

  • ISAF Sailor Classification Commission To Hold Presentation At Acura Key West 2009

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    ISAF announces:

    The ISAF Sailor Classification Commission is pleased to announce that it will be holding a presentation and panel discussion at next week’s Acura Key West 2009.

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  • New Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012 Take Effect January 1, 2009

    International Sailing Federation has free download online:

    ISAF – http://www.sailing.org/rrs/

    US Sailing has supplemental free downloads, but does not provide the rules online.

    US Sailing – http://www.ussailing.org/rules/