College Sailing's Chalk Talk - Season 8, Episode 3

Watch the latest edition of College Sailing's Chalk Talk on US Sailing YouTube! This week we'll review the four major intersectional regattas last weekend, interview Yale Head Coach Zack Leonard and take a look at the Sail1Design Team Race Rankings.

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College Sailing: Chalk Talk - Season 8 Episode 2

Admire more of Zeke's Opti trophies while the Chalk Talk team reviews some astounding performances at the Trux and St. Mary's women's regattas. We will compare two very talented women's sailors. We also weigh in on the latest Sailing World rankings.

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Chalk Talk is presented by US Sailing, who offer college sailors a deeply discounted membership option at http://racing.ussailing.org/college.

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Regatta Results 

Sailing World Rankings

College Sailing: Chalk Talk - Season 8 Episode 1

We kick off our spring season with hosts Jane Macky and Chris Love welcoming Zeke Horowitz to the Chalk Talk anchor desk to talk about Stanford's double team race sweep this past weekend and to answer the question: Who really has the deepest team in college sailing? We also preview the upcoming Trux and St. Mary's Women's regattas.

Join us over the next 10 weeks as we bring you the latest college sailing news and information.

Chalk Talk is presented by US Sailing, who offer college sailors a deeply discounted membership option at http://racing.ussailing.org/college.

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Regatta Results 

Team Race Rankings

North U Rules & Tactics Quiz 7:

A) Two overlapped close-hauled port tack boats are approaching a starboard tacker. The windward port tacker could cross the starboard boat. The leeward boat hails, “I need Room to Tack!” Now What?

B) Would it make a difference if they were approaching a finish boat?

Visit North U for answers to these quiz questions.

Learn all about the Right of Way Rules, their limitations and the Mark Room and Obstruction Rules, and related tactics at a North U Rules & Tactics Seminar, discounted for US Sailing members. 

For more on the rules, get Dave Perry’s Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing Through 2016 (which includes the complete rule book) and Dave Perry’s 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes available at the US Sailing Store.

New Racing Rules of Sailing App is now Available
The App incorporates Dave Perry's Understanding the Racing Rules Through 2016, and is available for the iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch on the App Store.

The Racing Rules are more accessible than ever. 

Reflections from the President

by Tom Hubbell, President of US Sailing

We are looking for 7,000 new sailors this year. Newcomers will discover sailing because of you, our members, who are wildly-passionate about being on the water and in the wind. 

Why?
Every sailor I know still gets a child-like, ice cream eating grin while retelling that really great day in the boat, even if the story is from 30 years ago. You relish the chance to share your great outdoor experience with the uninitiated. Sure, it’s a different task to sail your boat with rookies instead of your usual crack crew. But we have all seen the happy sailor smile appear on the first-timer’s face. It’s a validation of our own enjoyment. There is a thrill to be part of introducing a young person or an adult friend to our sport. Share the passion of sailing!

What? 
Any boat, any venue, any format will do. One thing I urge is that you not push people into racing before they are ready. It’s a rare new driver who is ready for navigating the expressway at 70 in heavy traffic. I doubt there is anyone who did a slalom race their first day on skis. Or if they did, did they ever come back? Some people compete all day at work, so they want an escape from competition. While many of us are Type A competitive people, we all like not to be thrown in over our heads, made to feel inept, or injured from a misstep. Oh, and need I mention, no yelling. Take some new people out for a good time, show them your sailing lifestyle in a new-user friendly way. Outside, fun, social – nail it!

How? 
You have done your bit on day one and now your “baby” sailor needs to grow. US Sailing trains nearly 2,000 sailing instructors every year adding to the thousands already certified. One of them is working in a club or sailing center or keelboat school near you. You can supplement, reinforce and encourage.  Share your story about learning the sport. It must be a good story because you are still in the game. And please make sure your newborn sailor understands that US Sailing has a training program for every facet of the sport, casual racer to international contender, sailing facility director to top gun race officer or judge. 

US Sailing, we do training to support and grow your sport.

Thank you and I’ll see you on the water.


Tom Hubbell






President of US Sailing

North U Rules & Tactics Quiz 6

The starting signal occurs at position 2.

1) What rules apply to these two boats at each position?

2) Does any boat commit a foul?

Visit North U for answers to these quiz questions.

Learn all about the Right of Way Rules, their limitations and the Mark Room and Obstruction Rules, and related tactics at a North U Rules & Tactics Seminar, discounted for US Sailing members. 

For more on the rules, get Dave Perry’s Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing Through 2016 (which includes the complete rule book) and Dave Perry’s 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes available at the US Sailing Store.

New Racing Rules of Sailing App is now Available
The App incorporates Dave Perry's Understanding the Racing Rules Through 2016, and is available for the iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch on the App Store.

The Racing Rules are more accessible than ever.