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    RACING RULES OF SAILING 2009-2012

    Rules Seminars

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    The Rules Have Changed

    Every four years, the Racing Rules of Sailing change. Starting in January 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 the video used in the Rules Seminar curriculum© Bill Gladstone
     

    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

    Of course, the seminar is only as good as the teachers. Our Rules instructors include Learn the Racing Rules DVD creator David Dellenbaugh, America’s Cup Chief Umpire Brad Dellenbaugh, America’s Cup Champion Peter Isler, International Champions like Todd Berman, Andrew Kerr, Dobbs Davis, Geoff Moore, 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. The Rules Seminar includes a variety of interactive exercises, quizzes, and situation games.

    Host a Seminar

    Your club or group can host a seminar. Download the Rules Seminar Host PDF to find out how...