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ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION AND PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN SAILING
January 10, 2007

US SAILING Rolex Yachtsman of the Year Jud Smith
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US SAILING Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year Paige Railey

JUD SMITH AND PAIGE RAILEY ARE US SAILING'S 06 ROLEX YACHTSMAN & YACHTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

Jud Smith (Marblehead, MA) and Paige Railey (Clearwater, FL) today were named, respectively, US SAILING’s 2006 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year.

Established in 1961 by US SAILING and sponsored by Rolex Watch U.S.A. since 1980, the Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards recognize outstanding on-the-water achievement in the calendar year just concluded. The winners will be honored and presented with specially engraved Rolex timepieces during a luncheon on March 2, 2007, at the New York Yacht Club in Manhattan.

Nominated for the first time, 2006 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year Jud Smith was recognized for his victory at the Audi Etchells World Championship in Australia. Since Paige Railey's first nomination in 2002, the 2006 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year has been short-listed for this award five years in a row.

> To read more about the 2006 US SAILING Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year, please visit http://www.ussailing.org/awards/rolex.

US SAILOR Of The Week
Jud Smith

Jud Smith

Jud Smith, the 2006 US SAILING Rolex Yachtsman of the Year, had a stellar year in 2006 with spectacular results, which is why he earned the country's most prestigious award for sailing. But it's not just his on-the-water results that make Jud such a terrific sailor, it's also his enthusiastic personality and passion for our sport. And his passion is contagious: as a sailmaker for Doyle Sailmakers, Jud has inspired countless sailors. He's known to always be willing to lend a hand or offer a bit of good advice, regardless of whether he's giving advice to a client or giving a fellow competitor the advantage. "The best feeling is to be beaten by someone I gave advice to," he says. For Jud, who grew up riding the coattails of his Gold Medalist father and several other sailing greats, the most important thing is to help sailors improve because he fears sailors may otherwise lose interest in the sport he loves so much. Jud is certainly setting a great example and leaving sailors with much to aspire to, on and off the race course. Congratulations Jud!

VIEW PAST FEATURED US SAILORS OF THE WEEK, INCLUDING PAIGE RAILEY

To view all past featured US SAILORS of the Week, including 2006 US SAILING Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year Paige Railey (who's been named US SAILOR of the Week twice), please visit http://www.ussailing.org/News/sailoroftheweek.

WALK-INS WELCOME AT NEXT WEEK'S SYMPOSIUMS IN NEW ORLEANS

When US SAILING's National Sailing Programs Symposium and One-Design Symposium kick off next week in New Orleans, LA, the downtown Marriott where both events are held will be bubbling with activity. From numerous educational seminars and several interesting keynote speakers (including Brad Read of Sail Newport, RI, who'll discuss fleet building through public access), there'll be plenty of things to learn and people to meet at both events. If you haven't had the opportunity yet to register for the Symposiums, not to worry, walk-ins are welcome!
> For more information, please visit http://www.ussailing.org/news/2007/symposiums.asp. The Symposiums are presented by Vanguard Sailboats.

TEAM RACING SUMMIT: FEBRUARY 3 IN LARCHMONT, NY

US SAILING’s Team Racing Committee and U.S. Team Racing Championship Committee are joining forces to create plans and programs that will advance team racing to the next level in the U.S. All interested parties are invited to attend, including sailors and team race event managers, umpires, and representatives from clubs seeking to establish their own team racing programs. This is not a “how to,” but rather, the Summit will identify initiatives that will grow this important segment of our sport at all levels.
> Find out more about the Team Racing Summit, held at Larchmont Yacht Club, by going to http://www.ussailing.org/championships/adult/ustrc/team_racing_news.htm.

US SAILING SEEKS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS COACH

US SAILING is looking for a Junior Championships Coach. In this seasonal, contractual position, the Junior Championships Coach will be responsible for creating and coordinating a development program for advanced and developing youth sailors in the U.S. This position may be ideal for a college or high school sailing coach.
> For a complete description of this position and to find out how to apply, please visit http://www.ussailing.org/employment.

RS:X AND 470 NORTH AMERICANS TAKE PLACE THIS WEEKEND

With numerous Olympic class sailors unloading containers and practicing on the waters of Biscayne Bay, it's clear that US SAILING's Rolex Miami OCR is about to kick off (racing will be held January 22-27). Several Olympic classes have organized major regattas around the Rolex Miami OCR to create a winter circuit and make it easier for athletes from the U.S. and abroad to ship their boats to Miami for the winter months. This weekend, the 470 and RS:X North Americans will be held, with a lot of Olympic hopefuls in attendance.
> Visit http://www.ussailing.org/olympics/rolexmiamiocr/wintercircuit/470nas for latest results from the 470 North Americans, hosted by the US Sailing Center of Miami.
> Visit Shake-A-Leg Miami's website, host of the RS:X North Americans, for latest results at http://shakealegmiami.org/website.

POWERBOAT INSTRUCTOR COURSE AT SHAKE-A-LEG MIAMI - FEBRUARY 1-4

Become a certified US SAILING Powerboat Instructor by participating in an intensive 3-day US SAILING Powerboat Instructor course course. The course is open to US SAILING certified sailing instructors and other highly qualified candidates who are interested in on-the-water teaching of safety and powerboat skills. The cost of the course is $275 and applicants must be current US SAILING members.
> Find out more about the Powerboat Instructor course by going to http://www.ussailing.org/training/powerboat/powerboat_instructor.htm (follow link to calendar of powerboat courses to register online).

LEARN THE BASIS OF TYING KNOTS THROUGH THIS DVD

Follow the experts in this detailed 30-minute program covering over 18 knots and splices. This DVD includes step-by-step instructions on how to master the techniques of tying all types of line and rope including knots, hitches and bends. It covers figure 8, square knot, clove & rolling hitch, bowline, 3 strand braid, half hitch, ring bowline, cleat hitch, double sheet bend, and many more.
> Visit http://store.ussailing.org now to order your copy of Basic Knots. $16.50 for US SAILING members, $19.95 for non-members.

MORNING LIGHT CREW TAKES ISAF US SAILING OFFSHORE SAFETY COURSE

The Morning Light sailors who plan to be the youngest crew ever to sail the Transpacific Yacht Race in July were introduced last week to key elements of their quest: the boat and an ISAF US SAILING Offshore Safety Course. The crew is gearing up to compete in the Transpac Race, a race of 2,225 nautical miles from Los Angeles to Honolulu as part of Roy Disney's documentary film production. Last Wednesday through Friday, the crew learned the less glamorous but critical procedures from a team led by Chuck Hawley of West Marine, who has been conducting pre-race seminars for Transpac and other ocean races for years, along with ABN AMRO Navigator Stan Honey and North Sails' Fuzz Foster. "Part of what we want to accomplish is the safety-at-sea business of handling life rafts, man-overboard drills, CPR and emergency medical procedure," Roy Disney said.
> For more information on Morning Light crew's ISAF US SAILING Offshore Safety Course, please visit http://www.pacifichighproductions.com/News/PacificHighNews.html.

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