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ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION AND PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN SAILING
July 5, 2006

Action from the 2005 U.S. Men's Sailing Championship

ELIMINATIONS TO BE HELD FOR U.S. MEN'S SAILING CHAMPIONSHIP

US SAILING's U.S. Men's Championship, also known as the Mallory Cup for the trophy presented to the winner, has a long history in the sport of sailing. The event was created in 1952, modeled after successful youth and women's national ladder (qualifying) systems. The event quickly became very popular with 20 of the 23 district associations competing in the inaugural Championship, won by Cornelius Shields of the Larchmont Yacht Club. The next year, the regulations were relaxed to permit female members in the crew but not at the helm. Over the years, the Clifford D. Mallory Trophy has been in the hands of many, including several Olympic medalists. Last year, Zak Fanberg was the first person since Buddy Melges to have won the championship three times in a row (Melges won the event from 1959-'61).
> In 2006, the U.S. Men's Sailing Championship will be sailed in Sonars from September 19 -23 at Boston Yacht Club, MA. Become part of sailing history by participating in the U.S. Men’s Sailing Championship, sponsored by Rolex Watch U.S.A. and Dry Creek Vineyard. Find out how by visiting the event website at http://www.ussailing.org/championships/adult/usmsc.

US SAILOR Of The Week
Edgar Cato

Edgar Cato

If you’re a regular at big boat and one-design regattas, Edgar Cato and his various Hissars are most likely familiar to you. You’ve seen them, and probably congratulated them, at Key West, Newport-Bermuda, Antigua, Swan regattas and after winning the 2005 12-Meter World Championship. A long-time member of US SAILING, Edgar (from the Carolinas) is well-known and respected by the organization's Offshore department. A recent Bronze Medalist donation to the US Sailing Team has added his name to an impressive list of supporters of the US Sailing Team. Edgar’s support of sailing parallels his wide-ranging interest in our sport including America’s Cup campaigns, the restoration of classic yachts, a recent gift to create an endowment for the sailing team at the College of Charleston and now, his essential and early backing of our US Sailing Team for success in China in 2008. Thank you Edgar!

NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR US SAILING PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

US SAILING has announced its slate of nominees for the new Board of Directors. Starting October 19, the membership of US SAILING will have the opportunity and responsibility to vote for its fellow members to serve them and the organization for the coming year. In addition, the organization’s Nominating Committee has announced that Jim Capron (Annapolis, MD) has been nominated to serve as President.
> All of the candidates have been asked by the Nominating Committee to furnish a short biography and a brief position statement. The background information on each nominee was recently mailed to the membership and has also been posted on the US SAILING website at http://www.ussailing.org/BOD/election.

U.S. JUNIOR WOMEN'S DOUBLEHANDED CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF TODAY

Milwaukee Yacht Club is the site for this year's U.S. Junior Women's Doublehanded Championship, which kicks off today with almost 90 young sailors competing. After several days of clinics, led by '04 Olympian Meg Gaillard, racing begins on Saturday and continues through Sunday. The Championship is sailed in Club 420s and is sponsored by Vanguard Sailboats.
> For the latest news and results from the U.S. Junior Women's Doublehanded Championship, visit the event website at http://www.ussailing.org/championships/youth/usjrw/double.

WOMEN'S YNGLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN FULL SWING

Four USA teams are competing in the Yngling Women's World Championship, now going on in La Rochelle, France. At press time, defending world champions Sally Barkow, Carrie Howe, and Deb Capozzi are in second place, just four points behind the British team led by Sarah Ayton. USA's Hannah Swett, Liz Filter, and Melissa Purdy climbed to a seventh overall position after winning race 6. The competition will continue to heat up over the next few days until the regatta ends this Saturday, July 8.
> For the latest results visit the Yngling Class Association website at http://www.yngling.org and click the link for the event website.

US SAILING TEAM-MEMBER ZACH RAILEY TO COMPETE IN FINN GOLD CUP

US Sailing Team-member Zach Railey (Clearwater, FL) has just arrived in Split, Croatia, to compete in the Finn Gold Cup, the Olympic class' World Championship. The regatta runs from July 8 through 16 and boasts an entry list of over 100 competitors.
> For the latest news on the Finn Gold Cup, visit the event website at http://www.jklabud.hr/2006/index.php?regata=finn&lang=eng.

US SAILING'S ROLEX INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S KEELBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS

Organizers of US SAILING’s Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship have announced that Houston Yacht Club (HYC), in La Porte, Texas, will host the next regatta from November 12-17, 2007. Held biennially as part of US SAILING’s adult championship schedule, the event provides women sailors of all ability levels with high-quality racing and an opportunity to compete against top national and international sailors, while providing skills development and mentoring to young women through the Rolex Next Step program.
> Read the full story by going to http://www.ussailing.org/pressreleases/2006/riwkc07.htm.

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? 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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