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Scuttlebutt Poll:
Should there be limits on coaching?
(January 27-29, 2009) When it was announced that the Etchells and Star classes initiated new rules to limit on-the-water private coaching at some of their events, some people wondered whether private coaches should be allowed at all, that competitors being coached during a regatta are gaining an advantage that is not available to everyone. Investing money for coaching between events to improve one’s skills is one thing, but does utilizing coaching during an event take it to another level?
Some mentioned the added event logistics due to coaches and their boats. Others mentioned the safety issues (both pro and con) and environmental issues of having coach boats on the water. But can everything be regulated? If someone can afford a coach, and if they believe this is the best way for them to improve and further enjoy the sport, is it wise to restrict their access to this service? Does the sport need to be protected from coaching during regattas, or should it embrace it?
If you had a magic wand, choose among the following coaching rules:
No rules limiting coaching. - 4.2%
Coach contact allowed before a race warning and after a race finish for each race on a race day.- 21.4%
Coach contact allowed before warning of first race and after finish of final race for each race day. - 13.3%
Coach contact allowed before competitor leaves the dock prior to first race and following finish of final race for each race day. - 23.9%
Coach contact allowed before competitor leaves the dock prior to first race and when they return to the dock after final race for each race day. - 37.2%
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