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ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION AND PROMOTING EXCELLENCE
IN SAILING
NATIONAL SAILING PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS HELP REBUILD PONTCHARTRAIN YACHT CLUB For the hundreds of sailing program organizers who
attended US SAILING's National Sailing Programs Symposium (NSPS) last week,
it was quite a busy few days. Last Wednesday, a small group of attendees
went to Pontchartrain Yacht Club to help the club with its rebuilding
efforts from hurricane Katrina. The volunteer work force spent the day
working on the several projects, including renovating 45 feet of south docks
fendering, building a launching pontoon suitable for 420s, dismantling
temporary above-ground pool, and spearing 2 truckloads of river sand over
low spots in front yard.
The rest of the long weekend for all participants was filled with educational presentations,
idea sharing, cocktail parties, and much more. On Saturday and Sunday, the
NSPS participants were joined by one-design class leaders who attended the
One-Design Sailing Symposium. The Symposiums were presented by Vanguard
Sailboats.
NANCY RICHARDSON RECEIVES US SAILING LARR TROPHY
Nancy Richardson of San Pedro, CA, a lifelong supporter of boating safety
through education and training, has received US SAILING's Timothea Larr
Award for her lifelong commitment to quality sailing education. The award is
the US SAILING Training Committee's highest honor, presented annually to an
individual whose vision and guidance has made an outstanding contribution to
the advancement of sailor education and training in the United States.
Richardson was presented with the award on Saturday at US SAILING’s National
Sailing Programs Symposium in New Orleans, LA. US SAILING SPRING MEETING TO BE HELD MARCH 15-18 IN NEWPORT, RI
Online registration is now open for US SAILING's Spring Meeting, coming up
March 15-18 in Newport, RI. Join US SAILING staff and key volunteers to help
continue to grow our sport. The Spring Meeting will be held during the
legendary Newport St. Patrick's Day celebrations, so US SAILING recommends
hotel reservations be made as soon as possible. WINDSURFERS: LEARN THE CARVE JIBE WITH THIS DVD
ABOUT THE US SAILOR OF THE WEEK FEATURE
Do you know a passionate sailor who is always on the water, taking every
rules quiz or searching for that perfect cruising lunch spot? Or do you know
someone who is newly converted to the sport and soaking up information like
a sponge? Do you know someone who gives as much time and energy
to building a fleet or running races as they do to working at the office? We
want to know about them!
- To encourage participation and promote excellence in sailing
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It
is crowded on Biscayne Bay this week with 855 athletes from 48 countries
competing in US SAILING’s 2007 Rolex Miami OCR. The turnout has broken all
prior attendance records. A three-quarters majority of sailors hail from
foreign countries -- all of them Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls charting
their courses to Beijing, China in 2008. The U.S. has 170 boats entered,
while Canada is the second-largest contingent with 70 boats. Great Britain
and Germany follow with 39 and 25, respectively. Regular fleet racing
continues through Friday, January 26, and is followed by one day of medal
racing (for Olympic classes only) on Saturday, January 27. On
Wednesday-evening, the competitors will enjoy a dinner hosted by Nautica,
sponsor of the US Sailing Team. The regatta wraps up on Saturday with
closing ceremonies hosted by Rolex Watch U.S.A.
