2003 US Youth Sailing Championship
Frequently Asked Questions

Is it true that the Laser is the only single handed boat?

How do I find a charter boat?

There are a limited number of charter boats, graciously provided by Vanguard Sailboats, for this championship. Unfortunately, not everyone who requests a boat will receive a one.  If you need a boat for the championship, we strongly recommend that you start looking early. Here are some hints:

     1) Contact the Milwaukee charter organizer at the email below
2) Truck shipping from the Northeast and Southern California
3)  Privately charter through contacts of your own

 Option  #1: The Milwaukee Yacht Club volunteers have volunteered to help find Lasers and 420s that you may charter in the Milwaukee area. Details can be found by contacting Marv Whalen at mwhalen@cedar.net.

Option # 2: Ship your own boat via truck to Milwaukee and back via truck. If there is enough interest (8 boats minimum per truck), a truck will depart from Newport, RI and Southern California  on June 16. The trucks will arrive at the Milwaukee Yacht Club on June 19. The trucks will depart MYC on June 27 and return to Newport/Southern California less than a week later. The cost of the roundtrip will be be approximately $350/boat from the Northeast or $550/boat from Southern California. This cost is subject to change depending upon how many boats in each truck. If you are interested, contact Lee Parks at leeparks@ussailing.org. Space is limited to 12 boats per truck. Act now! Your check must be received no later than June 2. 

Contact the local fleet captain, district secretary  or class association. Here are links to each class web site: 
        Laser
        Club 420 
      
Is the championship a qualifier for the ISAF World Youth Championship?

How do I find out whether I've been accepted?

The names of accepted sailors will be posted on the web by May 1. (www.ussailing.org/youthchamps/). Letters will be sent to all applicants in May. Names of charter boat recipients will also be posted and receive letters. Unfortunately this information cannot be conveyed over the phone. Please do not call US SAILING or the host club to see if you have been accepted or have received a charter boat. Do call US SAILING if you do not receive a letter by May 15.

How do I find out more details about the event?

The web site listed above will provide lots of great information about the Youth Champs -- local conditions, map/directions, event schedule, and much more. Check the site regularly for updates.

Can I change crew after I have applied?

Crew changes will be granted only if there is a valid reason. Sailors that wish to change sailing partners must submit a request in writing, stating the reason. Requests should be addressed to Chris Clement, US Youth Championship Committee Chair, c/o US SAILING, PO Box 1260, Portsmouth, RI 02971, or Chris@sowals.com.

Will coaches have access to sailors on the water?

Coaches will have full access to the sailors up to the preparatory gun. Spectator boats will be provided for coaches who don't bring their own boats. Coaches with their own boats will be expected to participate if any safety issues arise on the water. The sailing instructions go into more detail on this subject.