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ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION AND PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN SAILING
March 14, 2007

2005 Champion Sally Barkow

US SAILING'S ROLEX INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S KEELBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP: NOTICE OF RACE NOW AVAILABLE

The Notice of Race for the 12th running of US SAILING’s Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship (Rolex IWKC) is now available. This world-class event, one of the highest profile women’s keelboat regattas in the world, will be held November 12-17, 2007 at Houston Yacht Club in LaPorte, TX. In the past, competitors from Asia, Australia, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand have participated alongside previous champions such as Sally Barkow (Nashotah, WI), an Olympic hopeful and the 2005 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year; JJ Isler (La Jolla, CA) a two-time Olympic medalist and four-time Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year; and Betsy Alison (Newport, RI), a five-time Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year. The Rolex IWKC is part of the US SAILING Adult National Championships program.
> Visit the event website at http://www.ussailing.org/riwkc to download the Notice of Race and to subscribe to email news announcements about the event.

US SAILOR Of The Week
Scott Diamond

Scott Diamond

Most of Scott Diamond’s sailing as a boy happened while vacationing with his parents in Mexico. The man responsible for keeping an eye on him would take one end of a 200-foot tow rope, run it up through the centerboard trunk of a Sunfish and tie it to the mast. Then he would anchor the other end of the rope out in the water. Scott was just 8 years old back then, having a great time tacking back and forth. Back home in Wilmette, IL, just north of Chicago, he sailed with his parents and did some crewing until he took an eight-year break to focus on gymnastics, eventually becoming NCAA Champion in 1989. His love for the sport of sailing brought him back to the waters of Lake Michigan after graduating from the University of Illinois. These days, he’s based at Chicago Yacht Club where he races his Vanguard 15 and serves on the Board of Directors as well as several committees. As a US SAILING certified Judge and Level 1 Instructor Trainer, Scott enjoys giving his time and energy to support other sailors, particularly the young ones.

US SAILING AND THE ACTIVE NETWORK TO PROVIDE ONLINE EVENT MANAGEMENT

US SAILING and The Active Network, Inc. (Active), a leading provider of application services technology and marketing access to community service and participatory sports organizations, have announced a new joint effort to deliver a new event registration and management system that will simplify the online registration process for regattas, instructor training courses, race administration classes and annual meetings.
> Read more about the new online event management system, which is built to handle the spectrum of sailing events, from local Wednesday night races and regional regattas to national and international championships and handicap racing, by going to http://www.ussailing.org/pressreleases/2007/active.htm.

BUSY SPRING SCHEDULE AHEAD FOR US SAILING SAFETY AT SEA SEMINARS

With spring almost here, numerous sailors across the country are getting ready for another fun and exciting spring and summer sailing season. For sailors looking to compete in offshore regattas and/or planning an offshore cruise, the US SAILING Safety at Sea Seminars presented by Cruising World magazine help these sailors prepare for any safety-related issue they might face. Sponsored by West Marine and Landfall Navigation, these Seminars cover a wide range of topics, such as safe seamanship, heavy-weather tactics, and boat preparation.
> Find out more about the US SAILING Safety at Sea Seminars and the calendar of upcoming Seminars by going to http://www.ussailing.org/safety/Seminars.

DON'T PUT YOUR JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM AT RISK

Junior sailing programs need the right insurance. Sailing instructors may drive club-owned cars or their own cars to regattas. They pull trailers packed with boats or tow a line of boats behind the coach boat. In some cases, they drive sailors to regattas. The Burgee Program understands all the risks of running a successful junior sailing program.
> Learn more by going to http://www.gowrie.com or calling 1-800-262-8911 and ask for the Burgee Program by name. Broker inquiries are welcome. Program managed by Gowrie, Barden & Brett, proud partner of US SAILING.

EAST COAST YACHT CLUB SYMPOSIUM - APRIL 22-25

The New England Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America and US SAILING have teamed up to host the first-ever 2007 East Coast Yacht Club Symposium for yacht club managers at New York Yacht Club in Newport, RI, from April 22-25. Learn more about dock & waterfront regulatory matters as well as emergency and hurricane preparedness, and listen to keynote speaker Gary Jobson. This is a tremendous opportunity for yacht club managers to participate in educational sessions conducted by noted leaders in our industry. Gowrie, Barden & Brett and Dry Creek Vineyard are among the sponsors of the event.
> Please see the New England Club Managers Association website at http://www.necma.org for more information (click on the link in the blue box on the right). Registration is limited.

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR U.S. INDEPENDENCE CUP

Registration for the 2007 U.S. Independence Cup/North American Challenge Cup opens on March 15th. In a change from previous years, the Freedom 20 division will be an invitational with sailors selected on sailing resumes (deadline for resumes is May 1). The 2.4mR and Sonar classes will be open to all competitors. Opportunities for IFDS classification will be available but prior arrangements must be made by the competitor. Chicago Yacht Club and event sponsors American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels are providing a limited number of travel and lodging subsidies for those who register by May 15, 2007. The event is sponsored nationally by Rolex Watch U.S.A. and Dry Creek Vineyard.
> See the Notice of Race for more details at http://www.ussailing.org/championships/adult/usic.

NOT TO BE OVERLOOKED

As we prepare our sailing programs for this summer, it’s important to not overlook a critical component of each and every one: the safety boats. They require and deserve the same attention as the Optis, Lasers, and 420s in the fleet. As such, be sure that all safety equipment is up to date and safely stored onboard, that fuel tanks are cleaned of old fuel and fuel filters have recently been replaced, that engines were properly winterized in the fall, and any fiberglass repairs have been taken care of before splashing.
> US SAILING and RIBCRAFT recently announced the development of a 15-foot US SAILING RIBCRAFT RIB that comes equipped with a 40HP engine, configured to meet the requirements of sailing organizations and their on-the-water activities. Visit http://www.ribcraftusa.com/ussailing for more information.

LEARN ABOUT YOUR DIESEL ENGINE

Many motorboats and sailboats have a marine diesel engine. The Diesel Troubleshooter will help the owner keep this vital piece of equipment going. The 96-page paperback covers how it works, fuel, air, cooling, lubrication, electrics, installation, and much more. This second edition is fully revised and now covers turbochargers and long-distance voyaging (very demanding on engines).
> Visit http://store.ussailing.org now to order your copy of Diesel Troubleshooter. $16.50 for US SAILING members, $18.95 for non-members.

SPERRY TOP-SIDER NOOD REGATTA SAILS INTO SAN DIEGO THIS WEEKEND

Later this week, the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta, sanctioned by US SAILING, sets sail to San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) in Southern California. From March 15-18, competition in 14 one-design classes will take place in three venues: San Diego Bay, Coronado Roads and the Pacific Ocean under the supervision of Principal Race Officer Sue Reilly and the SDYC race committee. While many of the 146 boats registered to date are California based, a significant number represent 11 U.S. states and Bermuda.
> Find out more about the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta of San Diego by going to http://www.sailingworld.com./nood_regatta.jsp.

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