race management Archives

Defining the Regatta Schedule

January 21st, 2019

Dear Curmudgeon: Can you give me a good reason for stating the maximum number of races in the Notice of

January 15th, 2019

by Heather Richie “In the parlance of education, you want people to really understand things, not just know them,” once

December 12th, 2018

Annapolis Yacht Club (Annapolis, MD) will christen its soon-to-be completed Sailing Center by conducting a broad-based symposium that will cover

December 10th, 2018

How many races to be held each day is a contentious question. Better sailors tend to want more, whereas other

June 25th, 2018

The team at Stephens Waring Yacht Design, who have a jonesing for fast hull designs with classic yacht styling, offer

October 2nd, 2017

When Jeff Zarwell was tasked with the role of Principal Race Officer for the 2017 Etchells World Championship, he knew

June 6th, 2017

US Sailing trains and certifies race officials around the country. Certified race officials ensure quality, integrity and consistency for all

October 2nd, 2016

by Noel Field, Jr. Having served as a US SAILING certified judge since 1978, I have become aware of the

August 1st, 2016

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Life isn’t getting any simpler, and our sport remains equally complicated. Boat types are diverse with

July 7th, 2016

by Ken Legler, National Race Officer and Head Sailing Coach of Tufts University Long before there was a Black Flag