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ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION AND PROMOTING EXCELLENCE
IN SAILING
May 3, 2006
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A powerboat course
at Milwaukee Sailing Center shows how candidates learn to conduct
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GET A SAFE START ON THE SUMMER SAILING SEASON, TAKE A
POWERBOAT COURSE
With another exciting summer sailing season just
around the corner, many sailing programs are starting up again, race
committees are gearing up for another racing season, and regatta volunteers
are signing up to help at local events. US SAILING’s Powerboat Certification
Series is a great way to ensure that you have thorough powerboat operating
knowledge. US SAILING offers two levels of powerboat courses. The
entry-level Safe Powerboat Handling Course focuses on the basics; while the
more advanced Safety, Rescue and Race Support course is intended for race
management volunteers who perform mark-setting functions as well as safety
and rescue functions. Now is a great time to learn or fine-tune your
powerboat skills.
> For more information about US SAILING's Powerboat Courses, please visit:
http://www.ussailing.org/training/powerboat/index.htm or call US SAILING
to find a certified instructor and set up a course in your area.
TWO GOLD MEDALS FOR US SAILING TEAM-MEMBERS IN FRANCE
US Sailing Team-members wrapped up another
successful event in Europe last Friday by winning two Gold medals at the
French Olympic Sailing Week in Hyères, France. Paige Railey (Clearwater, FL)
won the 80-boat Laser Radial fleet while Sally Barkow (Nashotah,
WI), Carrie Howe (Grosse Pointe, MI), and Debbie Capozzi (Bayport, NY) won
the 26-boat Yngling fleet. The event, ranked by the International Sailing
Federation (ISAF) as a Grade 1 event, celebrated one of its largest fleets
in its history with more than 1,000 sailors from 50 countries participating.
> To read the full story, please visit
http://www.ussailing.org/pressreleases/2006/hyeres.htm. For complete
results, visit the event website at
http://sof.ffvoile.net/index.php.
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US SAILOR Of The
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Paige Railey |
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Paige Railey is all smiles after
winning French Olympic Sailing Week |
Simply put, 18-year-old Paige Railey is very passionate about the
sport of sailing and she loves competition. One of her biggest
dreams has long been to win a gold medal in sailing at the Olympic
Games. And she's well on her way because, after all, she is the
reigning World Champion in the women's Laser Radial. This is the
same girl who once told a New York Times reporter that, when
she was younger, she wanted to work at a Dunkin Donuts because then
she thought she could eat all the donuts she wanted. Paige says that
since then her
focus has turned to sailing. This spring and summer,
she's spending most of her time competing in regattas in Europe,
while also going as far away as China. When it comes to sailing, her
motto is "Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder,
and give more than anyone else" (inspired by famous football coach
Vince Lombardi). No
doubt we'll be hearing from her in the years to come! |
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US SAILING DISPLAYS AT NATIONAL SAILING HALL OF FAME
IN ANNAPOLIS
As the boats competing in the Volvo Ocean Race
prepare to leave Baltimore, MD, this Thursday and head to Annapolis, MD, local organizers have quite a few
events planned for visitors from across the globe. One of the
attractions will be an exhibit at the new National Sailing Hall of Fame,
temporarily located near the Annapolis City Dock. The exhibit includes two
US SAILING-related displays: a look all the past US SAILING Rolex
Yachtsmen and Yachtswomen of the Year, as well as an overview of past U.S.
Olympic Sailing Medalists. US SAILING is also hosting its annual Presidents
Club event in Annapolis this weekend, bringing together many of US SAILING's
major supporters to enjoy a unique visit on board the VO-70 Pirates of
Caribbean with skipper Paul Cayard and much more.
> Find out more about all the activities scheduled for the Annapolis
stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race by going to
http://www.oceanracechesapeake.org. For more information on the Volvo
Ocean Race, visit the event website at
http://www.volvooceanrace.org. And if you'd like to find out more about
the National Sailing Hall of Fame, please visit
http://www.nationalsailinghalloffame.org.
AT A LOSS FOR WORDS? SAILOR'S ILLUSTRATED
DICTIONARY TO THE RESCUE
Have you ever been caught in the doldrums? Can you spot the difference
between a ketch and a yawl? Do you know when you are ready to jibe, or
whether one fakes or flakes a line? Nautical language is a richly diverse
blend of terms and idioms that reflect generations of experience and
enterprise on the high seas. Some of the oldest phrases still retain their
original definitions from long before Shakespeare's day; others have subtly
shifted in meaning over the years. Still others, brand-new and freshly
coined from laptop computers, are just making their way into the vernacular.
The Sailor's Illustrated Dictionary presents one of the most
comprehensive, up-to-date, and accurate references of its kind. The book
gathers more than 8,500 definitions and covers an ocean of information from
supertankers to dinghies, from naval warfare to pleasure yachting, and from
sail to oar.
> This great resource also makes a great Mother's Day gift! The Sailor's
Illustrated Dictionary is $14.25 for US SAILING-members, $18.95 for
non-members. Visit
http://store.ussailing.org to order.
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QUESTIONS FOR US SAILING TEAM-MEMBER CAROL CRONIN
Carol Cronin, a 41-year-old Yngling sailor from
Jamestown, RI, was recently named to the 2006 US Sailing Team with Kim
Couranz and Margaret Podlich as crew. Being on the US Sailing Team is
nothing new for Carol, who competed in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens and
finished tenth in a highly competitive Yngling fleet, winning two out of 11
races. We wanted to check in with Carol to find out what she’s been up to
and if she’s seriously considering another Olympic campaign.
1. What have you been doing since the 2004 Olympic
Games?
I spent 2005 recovering and catching up. I spent almost 400 days on the road
in 2003 and 2004, and I needed to be home more than I was away. I also
rebuilt my graphic design and writing business and rediscovered evening
sails on my brother’s Herreshoff Fish.
2. The Summer Olympic Games are only 2 years away. Are you planning to
have another go at it and try to qualify for the Olympic Team?
We are really enjoying planning our sailing through the pre-Trials right now
and will fully gear up in early 2007. I know all too well what a big
commitment of time and effort a serious campaign is, and I want to make sure
we take enough time for other things this year.
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You’ve changed crew since your last Olympic campaign, what’s it like to pick
up a campaign with 2 new crew-members?
New teammates bring a fresh perspective to any endeavor, and Kim and
Margaret’s enthusiasm has made me realize (again) how exciting it is to be
sailing at an Olympic level. It is too easy to get caught up in the
competition side and forget how many great experiences I’ve had the past few
years. It also helps that Margaret and Kim have sailed together a lot, so
they gelled right away in the boat. We have a lot of fun together and laugh
a lot, which is by far the biggest reason I’m excited to go sailing again.
4. What are your plans for the summer sailing season?
We are going to sail three Yngling events in 2006: the Yngling Worlds in La
Rochelle, France, the Olympic Test Event in Qingdao, China, and the
Pre-Trials in Newport, RI. We are especially excited about the opportunity
to check out the Olympic venue; I attended the 2002 test event in Athens and
it was great to experience a small piece of the pressure and hype of the
Games two years ahead. We are also sailing in the BoatU.S. Santa Maria Cup,
an ISAF Grade 1 women’s match racing event in Annapolis in June.
5. Many sailors know that it’s not cheap to undertake an Olympic campaign.
How do you support yourself through these campaigns?
I have my own business so I can work while I’m on the road. My clients have
been very understanding about my schedule, and they work with me so I can
get their jobs completed between events. And since I’m the liaison between
New England Ropes and the US Sailing Team, some of my work is actually done
at regattas. We are also fortunate to have support from BoatU.S.; they are
covering some of our regatta expenses for 2006.
6. When not competing in regattas, what’s your training regimen like?
I have recently stepped up my training again to 6-7 hours per week of
biking, yoga, and weight training. Fitness is a very important part of
sailing, and it is the one part you can take care of on your own, no matter
where you are.
7. What’s it like to have your husband Paul coach your team?
Paul has always been my biggest fan and I would not have achieved goals
beyond my own expectations without his continuous belief in my abilities.
His business has become more mobile, so he is able to take a more active
role this time around and will be traveling with us this summer. That will
be a big help since his eye for detail is simply fantastic.
8. How old were you when you first went sailing and what was your favorite
class as a junior?
I first went sailing at 10 days old on my parents’ brand new cruising boat.
I did a lot of cruising and racing with them growing up, and I still join
them for cruises up and down the East Coast when our schedules mesh. I raced
the Cape Cod Knockabout as a junior, which is an overweight, old fashioned
18’ class that is still an active one design on the Cape. Perhaps that’s
where I learned to love keelboats?
9. If you could give advice to any female sailors out there who aren’t sure
whether they should switch from sailing a dinghy to a keelboat, what would
you tell them?
I would say start off in a dinghy and learn those skills first; the quick
response required by dinghy sailing helps you learn faster and will be
useful later on no matter what sailing you do. One of the best things about
sailing is that it is a lifelong sport, and keelboats make it possible to
extend your competitive lifespan. I never thought about going to the
Olympics until I was close to 30, and I went at 40. Your competitive sailing
life is longer than you think!
10. Anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
Don’t be afraid to approach the “rock stars” of our sport. At the
appropriate time, most are very accessible and happy to share their
knowledge.
NEW ENGLAND ROPES PROUD TO SUPPORT COUNTRY'S TOP
SAILORS
New England Ropes is proud of our involvement with the US Sailing Team. Our
relationship with the Team’s administration, coaches, and Team-members
provides us with excellent feedback that helps us make better products to
offer our U.S. sailors. In return, our country’s best athletes have access
to the world’s best sailing lines to help them in their quest for top
results at world class events. At New England Ropes, we understand the
personal and financial sacrifices these athletes have to make in order to
pursue their dreams. Our mission as Official Cordage Supplier is to provide
world-class product and service to all USST members.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR U.S. JUNIOR WOMEN'S SINGLEHANDED CHAMPIONSHIP
Registration is now open for the 2006 U.S. Junior Women's Singlehanded
Championship for US SAILING's Nancy Leiter Clagett Memorial Trophy. The
event will be held at Houston Yacht Club in Houston, Texas, July 22-28 and
will be preceded by a clinic. Sponsored by Vanguard Sailboats and raced in
Laser Radials, this Championship is an open event for women sailors between
13 and 18 years old, no pre-qualification is required. Charters will be
awarded based on date of application and travel distance to those who
register by June 1.
> For more information and to register, please visit
http://www.ussailing.org/championships/youth/usjrw/single.
DO YOU KNOW A US SAILOR OF THE WEEK?
Who is the most passionate sailor you know? Who is
always on the water, taking every rules quiz or searching for that perfect
cruising lunch spot? Who do you know who has dreams about a well executed
jibe-set or a maintenance-free roller furler. Or do you know someone who is
newly converted to the sport and soaking up information like a sponge? How
about a junior sailor whom you have to command to "please step away from the
dinghy." Do you know someone who gives as much time and energy to building a
fleet or running races as they do to working at the office? We want to know
about them!
> E-mail e-USSAILING's editors at
eussailing@ussailing.org with a photo of that sailor and 100 words of
background info. Check out past featured US SAILORS of the Week at
http://www.ussailing.org/News/Sailor_of_the_Week/index.asp.
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