Radar Reflector Study
In August of 2006, a racing sailboat was on its way to a regatta in the waters of the United Kingdom when apparently the sailboat collided with a ferry. Three crew on the sailboat died and the boat was not recovered. After an investigation, one of the potential faults cited was that the sailboat was not visible to all radars. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch in the United Kingdom commissioned a study on Radar Reflectors, which is now also available on the US SAILING website.
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Community Sailing Awards - Nominations Accepted
Submit a nomination for one of the Community Sailing Council's annual awards, to be presented at the National Sailing Programs Symposium in January. As members of the sailing community, it is our responsibility to acknowledge and reward excellent people and programs. These accolades raise the quality of sailing education and access throughout the country. Your nominations ensure that these prestigious awards will continue to have the credibility and legitimacy that they deserve. Deadline is just 5 days away on October 15th.
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Last Week's Quick Poll Results
In last week's quick poll, we asked if you ever had Olympic aspirations. Here's what you told us:
- 30% of you at some point had Olympic aspirations but realized they were delusions of grandeur,
- 22% have never had Olympic aspirations,
- 20% had Olympic aspirations but didn't have time to pursue them,
- 15% hope to do an Olympic campaign some day, and
- 13% have done an Olympic campaign or are currently doing one.