College Sailing's Chalk Talk - April 3, 2014

In this week's edition of Chalk Talk, co-host Katy Nastro goes on site with sailors and coaches at the Marchiando at MIT - the last interconference team race event before the National's Qualifiers this weekend... Hosts make their predictions!

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Produced by Chris Love Productions

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Season 10 Premiere of College Sailing's Chalk Talk - March 27, 2014

The Chalk Talk gang returns for the start of college sailing's spring season. The spring season is going to look a little bit different. The cast explains...

Back by popular demand is the "Zim Stud of the Week" and predictions for the upcoming weekend.

Chalk Talk is presented by US Sailing with support from Zim Sailing.

Produced by Chris Love Productions

Attention College Sailors!

• US Sailing offers a four year college membership for $95.
• Savings of 60% off the basic individual membership price.
• This special membership is good for four years from the date of purchase regardless of when you graduate.
• Remember... Certified Instructors (Levels 1 and 2) are required to have an adult membership for insurance purposes, and a US Sailing college membership fulfills this requisite.
• Get your US Sailing college membership today!

Your Takeaways from the Sailing Leadership Forum

Dear Sailors,

On behalf of the US Sailing staff, board of directors, and our volunteers we extend a great deal of gratitude to the over 600 sailors who attended the first-ever Sailing Leadership Forum last month at the Hilton San Diego Resort. It was truly a remarkable experience to witness so many sailors from all over the country, representing different interests, in one place to address the issues that matter most to sailors in the U.S. We all have so much in common in terms of the passion we have for sailing and the challenges we encounter.

The inaugural Sailing Leadership Forum left an indelible impact on the attendees who attended this original US Sailing event. I want to express how important it is for us all to continue this momentum. Keep the learning, sharing and networking alive as we apply these new ideas, strategies and procedures to our own sailing activities or at your home club.

We have archived the presentations and videos on the Sailing Leadership Forum website for your reference. In addition, we requested that attendees focus on their five most important takeaways from the event and share their experiences with US Sailing. It is part of our responsibility to study these prioritized takeaways in more depth and use them to help chart our course.

One of the more common attendee forum reviews we received was the variety of topics presented and the wealth of knowledgeable individuals participating in a wide range of subjects. Here is a summary of the most popular takeaways from the forum.

Reflections from the President

By US Sailing President Tom Hubbell
   
The reviews and feedback we have received from the Sailing Leadership Forum in San Diego earlier this month reveals that a lot of good people have a variety of good approaches to strengthen and grow the sport. They’re excited. I’m delighted to see this energy and creativity flowing into sailing.
What follows is one thoughtful commentary from Lou Sandoval's blog, Co-Owner/Co-Founder Karma Yacht Sales, with permission, slightly condensed.

A Conversation with Chicago Yacht Club's Lynn Lynch

Lynn Lynch (Chicago, Ill.) was honored with Virginia Long Sail Training Service & Support Award earlier this month at the Sailing Leadership Forum Awards Dinner, sponsored by Old Pulteney and hosted by the San Diego Sports Hall of Fame.

Lynn has spent many years contributing to the art and science of sailing instruction as well as unparalleled support of her local program. She has been exceptional as the On-the-Water Director for Chicago Yacht Club, especially in her leadership of the junior sailing program’s activities and training, management of personnel, and operations of the race committee’s responsibilities for both one-design and offshore events.

Lynn has conducted and been the trainer in several local powerboat courses with outstanding success. She has also been a great contributor at the National Faculty meetings building curriculum, protocols and standards for Keelboat, Small Boat and Powerboat. She recently has become a Keelboat Program Instructor Trainer.

Read what Lynn had to say about her experiences and the advice she has for others in similar roles at their club:

College Sailing's Chalk Talk - Season Finale: November 21, 2013

ISAF's number one ranked match racer Taylor Canfield helps us get ready for Match Race Nationals in our season finale! We also help you learn your ACC's and PCC's.

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Refections from the President

by US Sailing President Tom Hubbell

Coast to coast, sailors want the answer on how to grow participation, revitalize the club, and get more people in boats.  Over the past 12 months, I have sailed 12 different types of boats at 17 venues, and visited a total of 39 local sailing organizations (mostly clubs.) In the last 10 days I have visited nine of those clubs on the West Coast from San Francisco to San Diego. I was joined by US Sailing Membership Director Georgia McDonald and US Sailing Board of Directors members Dave Ullman and JJ Fetter. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting with the leadership of these clubs and other key individuals.

College Sailing's Chalk Talk - November 14, 2013

In this week's Chalk Talk, we interview the 2013 Singlehanded National Champions. We also look ahead to ACC weekend. Also this week, surprising new rankings from Sailing World's Meredith Powlison, a fresh Zim photo assignment and more.

Chalk Talk is presented by US Sailing with support from Zim Sailing.

US Sailing's West Coast Tour Recap Video - What Is Special About West Coast Sailing?

We take a look back at US Sailing's West Coast Tour with never-before-seen interviews and photos from our encounters. Thank you to everyone on the West Coast from US Sailing for a summer and fall to remember!

College Sailing's Chalk Talk - November 7, 2013

What teams are hot? Chris, Jane and Zeke debate and look back at their predictions from the beginning of the season. This week we're also looking at the ICSA / LaserPerformance Singlehanded Championships which begin Friday at Sail Newport in Rhode Island.

Chalk Talk is presented by US Sailing, which offers a discounted membership to college sailors. Chalk Talk is supported by Zim Sailing, who offers high quality college dinghies.