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ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION AND PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN SAILING
July 26, 2006

An impressive fleet battles for the
national championship title in La Porte, TX

U.S. JUNIOR WOMEN'S SINGLEHANDED CHAMPIONSHIP IN FULL SWING

La Porte, TX - The truth is that any young female sailor could win the U.S. Junior Women's Singlehanded Championship, taking place right now at Houston Yacht Club. Out of a fleet of 56 strong competitors, many of their names and accomplishments are known to the country's best coaches and instructors. Take for example Sarah Lihan (Ft. Lauderdale, FL): at age 17, she's the youngest female athlete on the '06 US Sailing Team. Defending champion Stephanie Roble (East Troy, WI) just returned to the U.S. last weekend after competing in the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship (where she finished 24th in a very strong fleet). And this was just to name two. Predictions are that the lead in this event can fluctuate every race because the competition is so tight.
> Get the latest results, pictures and news from this event by going to the event website at http://www.ussailing.org/championships/youth/usjrw/single.

US SAILOR Of The Week
Sophie Fraser

Sophie Fraser

As a 14-year-old sailor who has just outgrown her trusted Opti this summer, Sophie Fraser is going through a transition that many young sailors experience. With so many types of boats out there, which one should succeed the Opti? For Sophie, the transition seems to be going well: she switched to a Laser Radial just three weeks ago, right after moving from Mandeville, LA, to Houston, TX. According to her dad, the Opti gave Sophie confidence on the water. Now that she's sailing a bigger and slightly more complex boat, the Laser Radial is bringing her up to a new level of confidence. Not that she really needed that extra confidence though: she grew up on the water sailing with her dad who would let her stand watch at the wheel while he'd make the sandwiches, so she knows what she's doing. Sophie is working hard to quickly gain more experience in the Laser Radial: she's already competing in her first national championship this week, the U.S. Junior Women's Singlehanded Championship (in 43rd place after day one). Good luck, Sophie!

NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED FOR GAY S. LYNN MEMORIAL TROPHY

US SAILING is currently accepting nominations for its Gay S. Lynn Memorial Trophy, which
recognizes outstanding service over a significant period of time to disabled sailing and disabled sailors in the United States. The trophy may be awarded to a volunteer, a professional, or an organization. Nominations will be accepted through September 1 and the award will be presented at US SAILING's Annual Meeting in Newport, RI (November 16-19).
> Nominations, including a citation, can be sent via e-mail to Robie Pierce at robie19@cox.net.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SPORTS MEDICINE AND SAILING

With more and more sailors of all levels becoming interested in sailing-related injuries and prevention and other sailing sports medicine issues, researchers have seen an increase in the number of studies in this field over the last 15 years. From sailing injury prevention, fitness & training techniques, physiology & psychology to hydration & nutrition, there is now a lot of beneficial information available to sailors. A comprehensive article on sports medicine in sailing was recently published in the July issue of the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr. Anne Allen – an avid sailor and sports medicine physician, as well as a member of US SAILING's Performance Enhancement Team for the US Sailing Team - along with Dr. Marc De Jong - also a sailor and noted sports medicine specialist - reviewed and compiled the information from an extensive list of articles.
> Read the complete article from the British Journal of Sports Medicine by going to http://bjsm.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/40/7/587.

US SAILING TEAM MEMBERS COMPETE IN WORLD & EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Here's an overview of where some of the US Sailing Team members are competing in the upcoming week:
- The Laser Radial World Championship is taking place July 28-August 12 at California Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey. U.S. sailors will be present in full force, including all of the Laser Radial sailors who are on the US Sailing Team (Anna Tunnicliffe, Paige Railey, Danielle Brennan Myrdal, Genoa Griffin, and Sarah Lihan). Event website: http://www.calyachtclub.com/cms/index2.htm.
- Morgan Larson/Pete Spaulding and Tim Wadlow/Chris Rast are competing in the 49er European Championship, going on right now in Weymouth, England. Event website: http://www.9erchamps2006.com. Several US Sailing Team members are also competing in the 29er World Championship, held simultaneously: Jen Morgan/Mike Kuscher, Cameron Biehl/Matt Noble, and Ian Simms/Jonny Goldberry.
- Johnny Lovell/Charlie Ogletree and Don Thinschmidt/Drew Wierda are sailing in the Tornado European Championship (part of Travemuender Week), happening right now in Lubeck, Germany. Event website: http://www.travemuender-woche.net.

SUCCESSFUL JUNIOR OLYMPIC SAILING EVENT WRAPS UP IN MAINE

More than 200 junior sailors - some from as far away as Dubai, Spain, Norway, Canada, California, Texas, and Florida - recently competed on the waters off Northeast Harbor, Maine, in the USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival under ideal sailing conditions. The 206 sailors, ages 8 to 18, competed in 155 boats in seven classes.
> Get complete results and photos by going to the event website at http://www.nehss.org/JO2006/index.htm.

FRIENDS OF ABBOTT HELP REBUILD

On Tuesday, June 20th, 2006, fire broke out at Abbott Boats Inc. in Sarnia, Ontario, destroying a life-time of work and devastating a family business. All of the molds for boats currently in production, including Ynglings, 420s, Ultimate 20s, Wayfarers, Martin 16s, Solings and more, were destroyed, as well as a number of boats in production and customers boats in for repairs. Also lost were raw materials including aluminum for mast building and mast dies. Since the devastating fire, sailors from around the world have offered the Abbott family support to rebuild his business and friends have launched a website to help the Abbotts. To find out more about the fire and how you can help, please visit http://www.friendsofabbott.org.

ENTER THE "BE A SURVIVOR" ESSAY CONTEST

Are you a real life “Survivor”? Have you been “Saved by the Jacket”? Share your story and encourage a survivor’s attitude on the water! Rudy Boesch, former Navy SEAL and Survivor: Season 1 star, has teamed up with the National Safe Boating Council and West Marine stores to bring you the “Be a Survivor!” contest, giving you the chance to win great prizes and encourage safety on the water by sharing your own story.
> Visit any West Marine store to pick up an entry form, or enter online by visiting http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com.

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