Earlier
today we posted the Riverside YC race management seminar and neglected to
include the info below on a seminar that is a little closer to home.
US SAILING RACE OFFICER TRAINING &
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
RACE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
sponsored by
The Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Milford Yacht Club
131 Trumbull Ave, Milford, CT 06460
phone 203-783-0075
www.milfordyachtclub.com
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