US SAILING One Day Race Management Seminar
This seminar is sponsored by the US SAILING Race Management Committee and the Atlanta Yacht Club. It is designed for people who have some race committee experience, but newcomers are also welcome. It will be held at the Atlanta Yacht Club, will begin at 8:00 am and end at 5:30 pm.
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, and scoring. The changes in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-20012 that affect race management will be discussed.
The principal instructor for the seminar is Mr. Means Davis. Means is an International Judge, US SAILING Senior Judge and US SAILING Certified Regional Race Officer.
At the seminar you will need your own copy of The Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012 (“RRS”). If you are a US SAILING member, you should have received a copy. 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 store (http://store.ussailing.org/). You will be given a copy of Join the Race Committee Team at the seminar.
To prepare for the seminar you should try to answer the Study Questions, which are available on the US SAILING web site at: One Day Race Management Seminar 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 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 2009 edition of the Race Management Handbook is available from the US SAILING online store.
Registration is available by using the US SAILING online registration system on the US SAILING web site www.ussailing.org/calendar. Search for the seminar by clicking on “Select a specific category”’ then “Race Admin Education-Race Officer”; then “all future events” and “search.” Locate this seminar and then click on “Register Online” and follow the directions.
The seminar fee $30 for US SAILING members ; $65 for non-members) includes: continental breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks, lunch and all workshop materials.
For further information, contact, Ron Redner at 404-401-0204 and/or email rednerr@bellsouth.net.
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Advance registration is required. Seating is limited.
