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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Running Efficient Match Racing Events

By: Donald Wilson, Founder Chicago Match Race Center With so many integral elements to consider, running a successful match race can be both challenging and extremely rewarding. When a well-run regatta is executed with great talent and a lot of racing, all the participants want to return, including competitors, umpires, and volunteers. Don Wilson, founder…Read More

What Makes Classes Strong?

Paul Young, President of Rondar UK, gave a presentation entitled “What Makes Classes Strong” at US Sailing’s One-Design Symposium at Bay Head Yacht Club last fall. Rondar has earned a reputation as a pre-eminent builder of fast one-design race boats. Rondar hulls have won world championships in the Contender, the 420, the Fireball, the Enterprise…Read More