1	What’s New At US SAILING Kevin T. Kavanagh
2	US SAILING North American Yacht Racing Union (NAYRU) Founded Oct 20, 1897 October 1991 NAYRU voted to change it’s name to US SAILING to represent the diversity in the mission of the organization. National Governing Body of Sailing under the auspices of the Amateur Sports Act.
3	US SAILING However US SAILING is more than racing. US SAILING's mission is to encourage participation and promote excellence in sailing and racing in the United States.
4	US SAILING US SAILING is a member-based organization that accomplishes its mission through volunteers and member organizations supported by an administrative staff. We affirm the principles of good sportsmanship, safety, fair play, equal opportunity and fun in sailing by people of all ages and abilities.
5	US SAILING 37,500 members with 8,000 cruising members. Overall, 90% of sailors are not racers. Comparable to the United Nations. Composed of Committees and Councils. Interests range from Windsurfing, Cruising, One Design Racing, Off-Shore Racing and even Model Sailboat Racing.
6	US SAILING - Reorganization On October 21, 2005, US SAILING underwent a major reorganization. Ironically, this was the 200^th anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar (The most important battle in naval history of sailing ships which reshaped the dominance of the seas for 100 years. )
7	US SAILING - Reorganization Board of Directors meet monthly and direct the organization. Board of Directors reduced from 49 to 14. Nine are elected by the general membership.
8	US SAILING - Reorganization Board of Directors Three nominated by the House of Delegates. Rest are nominated by the nominating Committee. Most seats must have at least 2 nominees.
9	US SAILING - Reorganization Board of Directors Elect the President of US SAILING Appoints Committees and Chairman. Oversee US SAILING Operations.
10	US SAILING - Reorganization Board of Directors No board member may concurrently hold a chairmanship or presidency of a US SAILING council or committee, regional sailing association or national, or international class association.
11	US SAILING - Reorganization House of Delegates Serves as an advisory body to the President and Board of Directors. Composed of Representatives from Sailing Councils.
12	US SAILING - Reorganization Divisions Administration Competition Education Olympic Recreational Sailing
13	US SAILING - Reorganization Committees Implement directive from the Board of Governors. Have a budget and make decisions on how to implement policy.
14	US SAILING - Reorganization Councils Composed of groups having common and mutual sailing interests on a national basis. Have Representation in the House of Delegates.
15	Cruising Council Newest Council. Designed for Non-Racing Activities. US SAILING Recognizes that most sailors do not race and the Cruising Council is designed to serve this constituency.
16	Members & Local Sailing Organizations US SAILING has both sailors and clubs as members. A balance is struck in services provided to these two constituents.
17	Service To Members US SAILING Newsletter Boat insurance E - US SAILING Safety at Sea Seminars & Sailing Training Discounts on Chartering Other Discounts and Special Offers US SAILING Merchandise
18	Boat Insurance Racing Sailboats Cruising Sailboats and Powerboats One-Design Classes
19	Sailing Education US SAILING Courses are On-The Water Training. This is Unique to US SAILING. Small Boat Racing Keelboat to Cruising Windsurfing Powerboating
20	Small Boat Start Sailing Right --This program is being rewritten into a three part series.
21	Five Part Certification Series Basic Keelboat Basic Cruising Bareboat Cruising Coastal Navigation Passage Making
22	Safety at Sea Seminars Before you head offshore, join us for the most authoritative daylong seminar on safe seamanship, heavy-weather tactics, and boat preparation. See safety-equipment demos and crew-overboard-recovery techniques. Pose questions to our panel of expert blue water sailors. Tuition fees vary, and seating is limited, so call now for reservations. This could be the most important day of your sailing life.
23	Online Education 90 online videos, Over 275 thousand words in 722 pages. 7 online courses with tests www.sailingcourse.com
24	Online Education Sailing Primer Introduction to Racing and Racing Rules Small Boat Course Keelboat Course Cruising Course Windsurfing Course Powerboat Course
25	Powerboat Course On-the-water powerboat course which is NASBLA certified. Offered by may US SAILING Schools. Find a course at www.uspowerboating.com
26	Government Relations Tackles Government Regulation Problems Affecting Sailors Boat for hire restrictions. Transporting CO₂ cartridges for life vests on airplanes.
27	Services to Local Sailing Organizations Insurance for Clubs and Races Insurance for Windsurfing Schools Race Management Race Protest Appeal One-Design Symposium National Sailing Programs Symposium
28	Racing - Rules The rules of racing are changed every 4 years. An eight man US SAILING Committee plays a leading role in revising and maintaining these rules. International Sailing Federation, ISAF, makes the rules. US SAILING can make minor additions or changes to the rules called “Prescriptions”. Copies of the rules can be downloaded free from www.ussailing.org .
29	Racing - Rules Rules in Brief Card Changes in the 2005 to 2008 rules. ** See handout for additional changes. The 360 degree penalty is now the one turn penalty (One Jibe and One Tack). The 720 degree penalty is now the two turns penalty (Two Jibes and Two Tacks).
30	Race Management
31	Protest Appeal You cannot appeal the race committee’s factual decisions only its interpretations of a rule or its procedures. Fifteen days to file an appeal. Race Administration Director US SAILING P.O. Box 1260 Portsmouth, RI 02871-0907
32	Protest Appeal Can you use a sea anchor to help you in your turn around a mark ??? In this question, the facts are not disputed only if the action is allowed in the rules of sailboat racing.
33	One Design Sailing Symposium For class officers, district governors, fleet officers and anyone who cares about one-design sailing. Promote One Design Racing. Presentations by industry leaders and class experts and forums for exchanging and fostering new ideas.
34	National Sailing Programs Symposium Anyone who is involved with organizing and operating a sailing program of any kind. First year program organizers to veteran program directors. Topics on how to start a program and how to keep it running successfully.
35	The End – Fair Winds