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Racing tip from Bill Gladstone: Aim toward the finish. More boats win races with this simple strategy than any other. Don’t over think the strategy. Until you have a good reason to do something else just aim toward the finish.

College Sailors, Tell US Sailing why you Deserve a New Drysuit from Gill!

Attention College Sailors!
Create a two minute video, while wearing your team gear, on why YOU deserve a new drysuit.

Here is how it works...

1 - Upload your video to YouTube AND embed it onto the US Sailing Facebook Wall. 

2 - The video with the most "Likes" and "Comments" will win a new Gill's new Drysuit. Which is available in Men's, Women's and Youth sizes.

3 - This contest opens Monday, January 30 and concludes Friday March 2.

4 - The winner will be announced on Tuesday, March 6.


What is the US Sailing College Membership?
US Sailing offers a four year college membership for $95. This is a 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.

Disclaimer
By entering into this contest, you give US Sailing permission to promote your video through their communication and social media channels. This prize is non-transferable and is not redeemable for cash or a cash value. The contest is open to current college sailors. In the event of a tie, US Sailing will decide the winner.

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“It can be a strong racing club, a strong cruising club, a strong social club, a strong junior club or a strong adult education club. Any club can focus on several of these areas, but a club needs an identity.” –  Dave Perry

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Race management tip from Ken Taylor - Regatta Network typically recommends opening registration for regattas & events 8 to 12 weeks before the event date.

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US Sailing Fact! A total of 385 sailors from 185 clubs and associations attended US Sailing's inaugural 2011 Yacht Club Summit in Chicago.

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A tip for sailing organizations from Clay Deutsch: A key component of creating and sustaining a unique experience for members is to continuously update and maintain facilities. 

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"Regardless of whether there are three boats starting or 30 or 130, the only two boats that really matter to you right off the starting line are the boats just to windward and to leeward of you. I call these boats my neighbors. Therefore, one of the secrets to getting a good start is picking your neighbors wisely." - Dave Perry

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A tip for sailing organizations by Gary Jobson: If you have a club owned fleet, create lessons for all age groups not just the kids. Adult learn-to-sail programs invigorate your local sailing communities.

Reflections from Key West Race Week

By Kelly Stannard

What a week! There were countless amounts of “firsts” for me last week, other then our scores that is. It was my first time sailing a Melges 24, first time meeting my teammates, first time to Key West, my first win at Race Week, and my first time being recognized as Sailing Anarchy’s Chick of the Week! Oh, and I almost forgot, the first time I was nicknamed, "Biscuit."

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“When you have ten people running a race management team, each has a different opinion. A good team will head toward the same goal. Or, since we’re sailors, toward the same windward mark.” - Dean Brenner