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Racing: Where to begin?

There may be some members out there that would love to try racing, but might be a little intimidated by where to start.  The Education Committee is currently working on a pilot program where a small group of people (10) can learn about the rules, tactics and what boat positions are.  This class will begin with an evening classroom session and then on to the water later in the week.  Sound like fun?  It will be!  Check back here for more details as we build this new and exciting program scheduled for the early spring.

In the meantime, try reading the "Getting Started" (Download GettingStartedRacing.pdf ) that Tom Hall created understanding there may be a significant number of sailors with cruising boats who might become more interested in racing if they understood how to get started as well as increase participation in Class D (150-180 PHRF).

If you have any questions about “Where to Begin” send me an email!

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    "The principle strengths of the book are its illistrations and simple clear language. This is an excellant resource for crews with young children and is also a good home-school special interest book." - Dan Carlin MD

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