NorthU NORTH U SEMINARS: 2009 Rules Seminars

The Rules Have Changed
Every four years, the Racing Rules of Sailing change. Starting January 1, 2009, the new rules apply. The 2009 US SAILING Rules Seminar will teach you all you need to know to race under the new 2009-2012 Racing Rules.

What’s New
Rule 18 – the mark rounding rule – has been completely overhauled with a THREE length Zone and other big changes. Other rules have changed as well. Rule 17.2 has been ELIMINATED!

What You Will Learn
You will learn about the changes to the rules and how the new rules will change the game.

Clips from video used in the Rules Seminar curriculum

The Rules 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 David Dellenbaugh Brad Dellenbaugh Peter Isler

Dave Perry, Dave Dellenbaugh, Brad Dellenbaugh and Peter Isler are some of the instructors at North U.

Of course, the seminar is only as good as the teachers. Our Rules instructors include Understanding the Racing Rules author Dave Perry, Learn the Racing Rules DVD creator David Dellenbaugh, America’s Cup Chief Umpire Brad Dellenbaugh, America’s Cup Champion Peter Isler, International Champions Todd Berman, Andrew Kerr, Geoff Moore, Steve LeMay, Dobbs Davis and North U. Director Bill Gladstone.

Included with the Seminar
With the seminar you will receive the Rules Seminar Workbook written specifically for this course by Dave Perry and Bill Gladstone, and edited by David Dellenbaugh and Peter Isler.

Schedule Updates
Scheduling is now underway for seminars to be offered later this year and through the winter and spring of 2009. If your club or group is interested in hosting a seminar, you can get hosting info below. If you’d like to be notified by email about seminars in your area, click here: Join the Seminar e.list.

Limited Enrollment
The Rules Seminar includes a variety of interactive exercises, quizzes, and situation games. The course runs from 9 a.m until 5 p.m. Enrollment is limited to keep the focus on your sailing. Don’t forget – bring your NEW Rule Book.

Pricing
US Sailing members: $115
Non- members: $155
Non-members: $175*. (includes US Sailing Membership and 2009 Rule Book)
Additional crew: $85.
Certified Judges, Umpires and Race Officers: $85.
Junior Sailors and Students: $50.
Lunch: $10 pp

Canadian Seminars
Skipper: $115
Additional crew: $85
Junior Sailors and Students: $50.
Lunch: $10 pp

The Rules Seminar includes a variety of interactive exercises, quizzes, and situation games. The
Click here to download a PDF on how your club or fleet can host a 2009 Rules Seminar.