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  • RACING RULES OF SAILING 2013-2016

    Rules & Tactics


    The Rules Have Changed

    Every four years, the Racing Rules of Sailing change. The new rules now apply. The 2013 US SAILING Racing Rules & Tactics Seminar covers the rules (new and old) and related tactics.

    Webinar or Seminar

    This course is offered as either a Webinar or Seminar - same curriculum - different delivery.  For more info on the Seminars, jump to the Seminar page.

    What You Will Learn

    You can't play the game if you don't know the rules.
    Clips from the video used in the Rules Seminar curriculum© Bill Gladstone
    The Rules & Tactics Seminar teaches all the rules (not just the new ones) and their underlying principles. You’ll see how the rules work and understand how to resolve the conflicts and transitions between the rules as positions change. We’ll go all the way around the course, teaching the rules in the way you use them – not by the numbers, but through situations on each leg of the course. You will learn to recognize situations and understand which rules apply.

    But that is not all. The rules shape and control tactics. The Rules Seminar teaches how to position your boat to make use of the rules. You learn positions that allow you to control the game, and how to avoid positions that leave you vulnerable to attack. You’ll also learn the critical difference between right-of-way and control.

    Top Instructors Dave Perry

    Of course, the seminar is only as good as the teachers. Understanding the Racing Rules author Dave Perry will lead the Webinars along with North U. Director Bill Gladstone.
     

    Included with the Webinar

    The Rules Webinar includes a variety of interactive exercises, quizzes, and rules scenarios as well as rules and tactics analysis of racing video. After the class you'll be able to return to view and review the recorded webinar for 60 days.  You'll also have access to downloads on significant rules changes and protest hearing preparation.

    Webinar Schedule

    The webinars are taught in two 3-hour evening sessions a week apart.
    - Tuesdays, April 2 & April 9;  6-9pm US Eastern time; 3-6pm US Pacific time; 20:00-01:00 Zulu.
    - Thursdays, April 25 & May 2; 6-9pm US Eastern time; 3-6pm US Pacific time; 20:00-01:00 Zulu.

    Webinar Pricing

    US Sailing Members - $95
    Non-Members - $115*
         *Includes US Sailing Membership for US residents.

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    Risk Free Registration:  Full refund if you cancel.