Building a Successful Junior Program: Curriculum to class offerings

By: Cappy Capper, Katie Tinder, and Kevin Broome  Learn about other junior programs and how to grow your own successful junior program from this presentation given at the 2014 US Sailing Leadership Forum, including developing a curriculum and and hiring staff. Building a Successful Junior ProgramRead More

Keep Those Boats in the Water: Integrating high school sailing to your organization

Mike Segerblom, Head Coach and Program Director for the USC Varsity Sailing Team, moderates "Keep Those Boats in the Water: Integrating High School Sailing to your Organization" with speakers Bobby Collins, Tim Hogan, and Andy Herlihy at the 2014 US Sailing Leadership Forum.  Read More

Long Range Planning for Your Sailing Organization

Clay Deutsch, CEO and President of Boston Private Financial Holdings, presents "Long Range Planning for Your Organization" at the US Sailing Leadership Forum 2014. Power Point PresentationRead More

Around the Winch: A fast-paced discussion with sailing’s media

Cleverpig's Chris Love hosts "Around the Winch: Fast Paced Discussion with Sailing's Media" with Alan Block from Sailing Anarchy, Craig Leweck from Sailing Scuttlebutt, Kimball Livingston from Blue Planet Times, and Dave Reed from Sailing World, at the 2014 US Sailing Leadership Forum.Read More

Creating Sailing Opportunities: Diversifying through outreach

"Creating Sailing Opportunities: Diversifying through Outreach" with Lou Sandoval, Jason Thompson, and Dawn Riley at the 2014 US Sailing Leadership Forum.Read More

Sharing the Seas: Safe Boating for Sailors and Whales

Did you know that collision with vessels is one of the leading causes of death among whales, such as the endangered North Atlantic right whale? Collisions can also cause thousands of dollars in damage to boats and injure crew. US Sailing, the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, New Bedford Whaling Museum and Whale and Dolphin…Read More

Case Study: An Emergency Action Plan Report from OCSC

When a Life Hangs in the Balance – Emergency at the Club By: Rich Jepsen and Steve SaulAll sailing instructors and program directors are trained in the ‘what ifs’ of safety and risk in our jobs teaching kids and adults how to sail, while providing them opportunities to enjoy their new found skills.We all know…Read More

Adaptive Sailing: Building a program

By: Cristina Rubke, Maureen McKinnon, Betsy Alison, and Joe Harris In this US Sailing Leadership Forum presentation, you will learn about adaptive facilities, equipment, designs, staff training tips, recruitment, resources and funding.Why Adaptive Sailing?• Creates a positive difference in many lives• Increases your membership and outreach base• Increases access to funding opportunities• Creates new Partnership…Read More

Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool: The regatta website

Does your regatta website succeed in engaging the public and preparing your competitors? Jared Wohlgemuth of the San Diego Yacht Club walks us through the "must-haves" for your regatta website. Define Your Regatta: recurring event or singular, local/regional, national/international, media attention, sponsor requirements Know Participant’s Needs: regatta documents, logistics, schedules, value for participation, regatta management…Read More

Implementing an Offshore Safety and Preparedness Plan

By: Chuck Hawley & Sally Lindsay HoneyHere are some items to consider when creating and implementing an offshore safety and preparedness plan:1. Start with a safety ethos for the event2. Implement pre-departure training3. Select an equipment list4. Identify skipper/crew/yacht qualifications, if any5. Pre-departure inspections – make them useful6. Communication plan appropriate for the event7. Emergency…Read More