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the ISAF Sailing World Championships
The Fremantle Doctor returned on Dec. 7 and with it brought characteristically windy conditions to the ISAF Sailing World Championships, the final U.S. Olympic Team Selection Event in nine Olympic fleet racing events. The day’s conditions ranged in the 18-20 knot range, which allowed the Race Committee to run three races in all fleet classes – RS:X Women, 470 Men, Laser Radial and Finn – and to catch up on the schedule for Group B’s Women’s Match Racing. The fleet racing classes have now raced a series – determined at this event as five races – and will be split into “gold” and “silver” fleets. Read the full report.
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US Sailing's 2012 NSPS Spotlight of the Week:
STEM Education and it’s Applications
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education has become a buzzword in academic circles. With components that can range from using an ROV to boat building to environmental education, STEM is unique in its ability to educate and excite students. In an NSPS 2012 business breakout session on Thursday, Jan. 12 from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m., panelists will explore what the current trends are and provide you with information about how you can start a STEM program in your own organization through partnerships and creative programming. The panel includes Blair Overman (DC Sail), Susan Nahamis (National Sailing Hall of Fame), Ned Jones (International Yacht Restoration School) and John O’Flaherty (Community Boating- Providence). The 2012 NSPS takes place at the Hilton Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif. on Jan. 11-14. Register today!
All US Sailing members receive a $25 discount off the $200 registration fee. Register before Thursday, Dec. 15 and get another $25 off. The Hilton Long Beach hotel room rate is $135 per night. Make your reservations before Tuesday, Dec. 13 to take advantage of this special rate.
 Chicago Sailors Honored with US Sailing Rescue Medal
US Sailing will award a Hanson Rescue Medal to sailors Mary Kovats, Jacob Karlin and Dave Stix of Chicago, Ill. for the bravery they displayed during their rescue of three distressed sailors from the cold, stormy waters of Lake Michigan on May 7, 2011. US Sailing has awarded these sailors with a Hanson Rescue Medal for the seamanship and regard for safety they exhibited. Learn more about this rescue.
 US Sailing and Hobie Polarized
Agree on Sponsorship Extension
US Sailing and Hobie Polarized, an industry leading eyewear provider, have come to terms on a multi-year sponsorship deal extension. Hobie Polarized originally became the official sunglasses provider of US Sailing in November of 2009. Hobie Polarized is an official sponsor for several major US Sailing events, including four National Championships, US Sailing’s National Sailing Programs Symposium and US Sailing’s Speaker Series. US Sailing members receive 50% off the retail price of Hobie Polarized Sunglasses. Learn more about Hobie Polarized and US Sailing.
 Andy Kiener
The US Sailing Race Management Committee designated Andy Kiener Race Officer Emeritus for his long and distinguished race management career spanning nearly 40 years, and his wide variety of experience as a Certified Regional Race Officer, Senior Race Officer, Principal Race Officer, Senior Judge, and Certified Basic Instructor. Andy was honored by US Sailing on November 11 at the Chicago Yacht Club race committee dinner.
Hobie Sailor of the Month - Andy Kiener
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Chicago Safety-at-Sea
Seminar Discount
US Sailing members save $10 on registration fees for the US Sailing Safety-at-Sea Seminar at the 2012 Progressive Insurance Strictly Sail Chicago, featuring John Rousmaniere, Sheila McCurdy, Ralph Naranjo, Brian Adams and Lee Chesneau. The seminar takes place on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 8 am to 4 pm. Use the promo code - USSM - to access this member benefit. Register today!
Dave Perry's Racing Rules Quiz
US Sailing has partnered with Dave Perry to provide our members with great membership discounts on educational sailing publications, including Dave Perry's 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes.
Quiz: A race committee boat is anchored at the port end of the starting line. Boat X starts and immediately catches the race committee boat’s anchor line on her centerboard. Reacting quickly, X’s helmsman heels the boat while her crew goes to leeward, pushes the anchor line down and frees it from the centerboard. X does not touch the committee boat, nor does she do a turn after the incident. Boat Y protests. You are on the protest committee; how would you decide this?
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for the Holidays?
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USSTAG Athletes Excel
at America's Regatta
Thirty-three boats from around the world competed in the three paralympic classes at the 2011 America's Regatta hosted by St. Petersburg Yacht Club (Fla.) on Dec. 2-4. In the 2.4mR class, Mark LeBLanc took top honors and in the SKUD 18 class, Jennifer French and JP Criegnou won the class by a 6 point margin. Find out how the rest of the team performed and check the final results.
For the US teams, this event was a good test of speed and tactics as they move into their Paralympic Trials, which consists of combined scores from the upcoming IFDS World Championships in Port Charlotte, Fla., Jan. 7-15, and US Sailing's Rolex Miami Olympic Classes Regatta on Jan. 23-29.
Junior Olympic Update:
Orange Bowl Entry
Deadline Dec. 15
The USA Junior Olympic Festival JO Festival hosted by the US Sailing Center in Martin County last weekend had 136 competitors. Check the results.
The 2011 Orange Bowl International Youth Regattais is ramping up! Over 700 competitors are expected to participate in Miam, Fla. on Dec. 26-30. The entry deadline is Dec 15. Register and learn more.
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