National Sailing Programs Symposium Kicks Off Next Week
With one week to go until US SAILING's National Sailing Programs Symposium (NSPS) kicks off in St. Petersburg, FL, early indications are that the event will be celebrating another successful year. In addition to the numerous seminars and sessions (with keynote speakers such as Gary Jobson, Ed Baird, Axel Grael and many more), several other courses and modules have been scheduled to take place around NSPS:
- Windsurfing Instructor Course
- Instructor Trainer Course
- Team Racing Module
- American Heart Association CPR with AED course (instructors donated by US SAILING supporter Cardiac Science)
- Advanced and International Coaching Symposium
- Powerboat Instructor Course
All this and lots more will be happening in St. Petersburg next week! Walk-ins are welcome.
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USA Junior Olympic Festival - Orange Bowl
The waters of Biscayne Bay in Florida were crowded during Christmas and New Year's with 680 youth sailors from 27 states and 19 countries competing in the USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival (JO) - Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta. The 680 sailors is one sailor shy of the 2005 all-time record of 681 sailors competing in the event.
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Taking Sailing To The Extreme
The subculture of sailing thrives on adrenaline, with sailors vying to see just how far they can push their boats and crew. Some of today’s competitors have an insatiable desire to smash records and make history, as they conquer treacherous waters and near-impossible weather conditions. Extreme Sail offers a look at sailing’s most extreme feats with spectacular color photographs capturing the true spirit of the sport. Extreme Sail also features an engaging text, commentary from those who have competed in extreme events, and a directory of all the races, events, and competitions featured in the book. $28.50 for US SAILING members, $35.00 for non-members.
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Designs Still Accepted for National Contest
Was one of your New Year's resolutions to be more creative this year? Then here's your chance: US SAILING is still accepting designs from sailors of all ages for the 2008 USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival program logo. The logo will be used on a poster promoting the program, as well as on the official program T-shirts and other promotional materials. The top three designs will be submitted to a panel of judges who will select the winning design.
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Deadline Approaching for Coach of the Year Awards
US SAILING is accepting nominations for its Coach of the Year awards until January 4, so if you wanted to nominate someone, do it now. The awards are a part of the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) Coach Recognition Program—a national program designed to highlight the contributions of coaches who train athletes at all levels and to elevate the status of coaching as a profession.
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See You in Chicago!
Come see US SAILING at Strictly Sail Chicago, January 31 - February 3. US SAILING will be among the numerous exhibitors at the Midwest’s only and the nation’s largest indoor all-sail boat  show. Celebrating 13 years at Chicago's famous Navy Pier, Strictly Sail Chicago will feature more boats, more gear, more seminars and more fun than ever before. US SAILING members receive $2 off the adult ticket price.
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