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ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION AND PROMOTING EXCELLENCE
IN SAILING
FAMILIAR AND NEW FACES AT THE US SAILING PRE-TRIALS Race organizers and athletes were put to the test
over the weekend at US SAILING’s Olympic and Paralympic Pre-Trials held in
Newport, RI and San Diego, CA. The events are considered test events
for race organizers to prepare for hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Trials
at the same time next year and for athletes to get accustomed to local
conditions, race areas, and facilities. Taking a quick look at the weekend’s
winners show some familiar as well as new faces, ranging from Athens silver
medalists John Lovell and Charlie Ogletree winning the Tornado Pre-Trials,
to Mark Lewis and Maureen McKinnon-Tucker winning the new Paralympic class
SKUD-18. The Rhode Island Sailing Foundation, supported by
Sail Newport, New York Yacht Club, and Ida Lewis Yacht Club, hosted the US
SAILING Pre-Trials in the Laser and Laser Radial, as well as the Paralympic
classes 2.4mR, SKUD-18, and Sonar. Meanwhile, in California, San Diego Yacht
Club hosted the US SAILING Pre-Trials in the Tornado class.
MEET JENNIFER LILLY AND OTHERS AT VOLVO OCEAN RACE PANEL Meet this week's US SAILOR of the Week, Jennifer
Lilly, at the Volvo Ocean Race panel organized by US SAILING on Friday,
November 17 at the Hyatt on Goat Island in Newport, RI from 5 to 6:15 p.m.. As the
official weather forecaster of the Volvo Ocean Race, Lilly will be joined by
Stan Honey, navigator on the winning team of ABN AMRO One; Ken Read,
helmsman and tactician for Ericsson Racing Team; and Jerry Kirby, bowman for
Pirates of the Caribbean to share their experiences of the Volvo Ocean Race.
The panel will be moderated by Gary Jobson. ONLINE ELECTIONS TO OPEN FOR US SAILING'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS The online election period for US SAILING's Board of
Directors opens at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday-morning, October 19. US
SAILING members have until Wednesday, November 8 (midnight Eastern) to vote
for their favorite candidates to serve them and the organization as a member
of US SAILING’s Board of Directors. The new Board of Directors will be
announced on Saturday, November 18 at US SAILING’s Annual Meeting. MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS NOW FOR US SAILING'S ANNUAL MEETING
If you're planning to attend next month's US SAILING Annual Meeting
(November 15-19 at the Newport Hyatt on Goat Island in Newport, RI), please
note that the discounted room reservation deadline at the hotel is just one
week away, October 25. In addition to the Volvo Ocean Race panel and the
announcement of the new Board of Directors, attendees will also have the
opportunity to attend various committee meetings and the awards dinner, as
well as meet the leadership of our sport in person. FRIENDS AND FAMILY DISCOUNT FROM AUTHENTIC COLLECTION EXTENDED US SAILING's Authentic Collection has extended its Friends and Family discount through October 31. US SAILING members can save 25% on all US SAILING Authentic Collection items. Order today and save 25% on US SAILING cotton T-shirts, technical T’s, jackets and gear bags. Discount also applies to custom crew gear. Go to http://www.ussailinggear.com or call 1-800-866-SAIL and use promo code USSG0651. GET THE EDGE IN SPORTS PARENTING
HOLIDAY SEASON IS QUICKLY APPROACHING It's hard to believe that the holiday season is just around the corner. In celebration, US SAILING invites you to share a token of your holiday spirit and love of sailing by sending US SAILING holiday greeting cards to your friends and family. The new Nautical Holiday Card Collection was mailed to members last week. If you don't get a package in your mailbox, call 1-888-466-9378. JUNIOR OLYMPIC FESTIVAL - RIVER ROMP INCREASES # OF PARTICIPANTS Last weekend's USA Junior Olympic Sailing
Festival at the Edison Sailing Center in Fort Myers, FL, was a tremendous
success. This was the 5th consecutive year that the number of junior sailors
participating in the event increased. This year, 273 boats
and 290 kids on the water in Optis, Lasers, 420s and Sunfish and great
weather resulted in a fun event. VOLUNTEER COACHES SOUGHT FOR U.S. PAN AMERICAN GAMES TEAM - SAILING The Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC) of US SAILING is
looking for 2 volunteer coaches to support the athletes it will send to the
2007 Pan American Games, scheduled for July 13-29 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The coaches will work closely with the Team Leader and Team
Administrator to plan and prepare the Team for the Games. The 2 assistant
coach positions are volunteer positions,
with travel and onsite accommodations covered. Interested coaches can apply
by submitting a coaching resume and cover letter via e-mail to High
Performance Director Gary Bodie (garybodie@aol.com)
by November 10. A panel appointed by the OSC will review the resumes
and notify all applicants by November 22, 2006. STARCK WINS LIGHTNING PAN AM GAMES TRIALS David Starck, sailing with Jody Swanson and William
Faude, has won the Lightning Trials for the U.S. Pan American Games Team -
sailing. The Trials were held at Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis, MD, last
weekend.
- To encourage participation and promote excellence in sailing
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