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ECSA is sponsoring two race management events this year. The Race Management Round Table. In addtion a US Sailing Certified race management seminar. See Below. Sign up for either or both here.
US SAILING RACE OFFICER TRAINING &
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
RACE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
sponsored by
The Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association
Saturday, April 26, 2008
This seminar is sponsored by ECSA and the US SAILING Race Management Committee and hosted by the Milford Yacht Club. It is designed for people who have some race committee experience and newcomers are also welcome. It is a necessary part of the process of becoming certified by US Sailing as a Club PRO. The seminar will begin at 8:00 am and end at 6:00 pm.
The principal instructor is Stephen B. Jeffries. Steve is a US SAILING Regional Race Officer and Senior Judge as well as a member of the Race Management Committee of US Sailing. He is making his fourth appearance at an ECSA sponsored seminar.
The topics covered include: RC objectives, RC responsibilities, sailing instructions, RC jobs, RC equipment, setting the course, starting system, starting penalties, before the start, during the race, finishing, scoring and advertising & eligibility. The changes in the Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008 that affect race management will be discussed.
At the seminar you will need your own copy of The Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008. If you are a US SAILING member, you should have received a copy of the Racing Rules. If you are not a US SAILING member, you can either join US SAILING and get a copy free, or purchase one from the US SAILING web site (www.ussailing.org and click on Store). You will be given a copy of Join the Race Committee Team at the seminar.
To prepare for the seminar each participant is required to try to answer the Study Questions, which are available on the US SAILING web site at http://www.ussailing.org/racemgt/Race_Officer_Prog/course_materials.asp
Select the Basic Seminar Study Questions. PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEMINAR.
If you have the time and inclination please also try to answer the Advanced Seminar Study Questions. These study quests are a great preparation and lead to a more dynamic and stimulating course from which you will learn more effectively.
If you do not have Internet access, contact Greg Gilmartin, PO box 124, Mystic, CT 06355 and he will mail you a copy of the Study Questions. The Club Race Officer certification test, which is given at the conclusion of the seminar, is optional. However, in order to be certified as a US SAILING Club Race Officer, you are required to attend a complete basic seminar and to pass the test. In order to be certified as a Club Race Officer you will also need to have your own copy of the current US SAILING Race Management Handbook, and meet the program’s other criteria. The Race Management Handbook is available through US Sailing.
SEMINAR FEES AND REGISTRATION
The seminar fee ($30) payable to ECSA and includes: continental breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks, lunch and all workshop materials, plus the $5 fee for the test for US Sailing members. Bring your membership number.
Non-members will have to pay an additional $25 for the test that will be collected at the seminar. However, you would be smart to take advantage of a special membership offer from US Sailing and put that $25 toward membership. See the offer here:
http://www.ussailing.org/racemgt/docments/seminar_announcements/S.I.M.pdf.
Advance registration is strongly encouraged, and the number of participants is limited.
You can register and pay on line by clicking the provided link.
http://join.ecsa.net/seminar.asp
You may also register by mail. Send a check payable to ECSA to Greg Gilmartin, PO Box 124, Mystic, CT 06355 with the name, address, email and phone numbers of each registrant.
Seminar Schedule
8:00 Registration and continental breakfast
8:30 Seminar begins
12:15 Lunch
5:10 Test
5:40 Test debriefing
6:00 Seminar concludes
Greg Gilmartin
Vice Commodore
Eastern CT Sailing Assoc.
director@mystv.com
860.625.0094 | |
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