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Agenda
IntroductionsCYC RC OverviewUpdates, plans for 2014SafetyEducational Sessions- break outShare what we LearnedWrap Up Exercise
• April 5, 2014
Introductions
State your name
• Tell us one thing that you’d like us to know about you
There will be a chance to share more later.
• April 5, 2014
2014 Steering Committee
• Janet Baxter• Jill Danly• Helle Getz• Karen Kinsey• Rick Lillie• Lynn Lynch TBD
• Race Coordinator: Sean Ellis
• April 5, 2014
Professional Staff
Dwight Jensen, General ManagerJill Dedinsky, Belmont Manager & ChefChuck Nevel, Keelboat DirectorScott Souders, Marine SuperintendentBobby Collins, Sailing School Director
Flag Officer:Leif Sigmund, Rear Commodore
• April 5, 2014
Chicago Yacht Club
Founded in 1875 to encourage and promote the sport of yachting, yacht building, and to conduct world class sailing competitions and yachting activities.
2 stations: Belmont, Monroe
• April 5, 2014
Chicago Area
CYC runs races for boats from all Chicago Harbors and all clubs
Share resources for large events
CYC’s Race Committee is the largest with the most resources. We run the most events
• April 5, 2014
US Sailing
• Represents US sailors to the international federation, ISAF
• Selects & Trains US Olympic and Paralympic Sailors
• Members of US Sailing are:• Clubs & Community Sailing Programs• Class Associations• Individuals
• April 5, 2014
US Sailing
Certification Programs for • Sailors• Race Officers• Judges and Umpires• Other Officials
Produces standard texts and guidelines
• April 5, 2014
International Sailing Federation (ISAF)
Publishes the Racing Rules of SailingCertifies International Officials
Runs the Sailing Events at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Runs the Sailing World Cup
• April 5, 2014
Janet’s Mission as RC Chair
To provide safe, fair and fun competition for CYC members and
their guests, and in so doing, to retain and attract members.
• April 5, 2014
What is “One Design?”
All the boats are of one design AND are maintained to keep them all the same
Each One Design Class has a unique set of rules that govern this.
Usually the rules are managed on the Honor System.
• April 5, 2014
CYC’s Race to Mackinac
300 plus boats333 miles long, about 3 daysRC needed for starts and the island
• April 5, 2014
Kinds of Racing at CYC
Frostbite (dinghies)BeercanRacing Yachts Fleet (RYF)Offshore –distance or buoysOne DesignOffshore One DesignChampionshipsHigh School or College EventsDisabled Sailors
• April 5, 2014
Wind
Everything in a sailboat race is about the wind
Figure out where it’s from
Notice when it is changing.
• April 5, 2014
To Add Value to Your Team
• Be Dependable• Stay Flexible• Learn• Pay Attention• Anticipate Changes
• Enjoy yourself
• April 5, 2014
Learn
1. Flags and Sounds2. Mark Setting3. Wind4. Line calling5. Timing6. Recording7. Radio Procedures 8. Scoring9. Navigation and GPS10.Rules and Procedures• April 5, 2014
Typical Day (but each one is unique)
1. Sign up to help- use the website2. Arrive on time (usually around 8:30)3. Check in at the RC Room downstairs4. Attend the morning meeting and
confirm your assignment5. Spend the day on the water6. Stow equipment, complete scoring7. Debrief at the bar
• April 5, 2014
Ask for Help
Website: ChicagoYachtClub.org
Sean Ellis, Race Coordinator
Janet Baxter, Race Committee Chair
• April 5, 2014
Staff and Volunteer Changes
• Lynn Lynch, moving• St. Francis Yacht Club• San Francisco
• Volunteers?
• April 5, 2014
On the Water: Miami
Virginia Long Sail Training Service & Support Award
to honor individuals who, through their efforts, unselfishly assist and enable a sailing program or sailing instruction in a supportive role.
Recipients of this award are those whose outstanding efforts enable and support excellence and safety in sailing instruction and/or programs, but do not necessarily teach themselves. ….who provide the background support to help establish, sustain, or improve sailing education programs and instruction in the United States.
• April 5, 2014
Steering Committee Actions
Figured out the ScheduleALL are on the CYC calendar
Renamed PRO to PRCC
Created Sub Committees
Approved 2014 Policies
• April 5, 214• April 5, 2014
Key Dates
NOOD: June 6, 7, 8Mac Starts: July 18, 19NACC: Aug 1-4T-10 NAC and Offshore Verve: Aug 6-10Inshore Verve: Aug 22-23Midwest Optimist Champ: Sept 5-7 Sheldon Clark: Sept. 13Etchells North Americans: Sept 18-21Appreciation Dinner: Nov. 22
• April 5, 2014
New for 2014
• Primary Race Committee Contact• Each Event or Series• One person for each event
• Sub-Committees• Race Documents• Social• Policies• Training• Recruiting• Communications
• April 5, 2014
Primary Race Committee Contact
• Be the Contact with the OA• Write or Coordinate the Race Doc’s• Manage race committee activities
• Recruit volunteers• Weather• Consistency from race to race• Amend Race Doc’s• Verify scoring - correct and timely
• Post amendments, verify scoring, etc.
• April 5, 2014
Race Documents for 2014
• We are way behind!
• We are working on it
• Goal: NOR published and SIs drafted 90 days before the event
• Spring events are done• Late on almost all through July
• New Chair: Joanne Guennewig
• April 5, 2014
Social
• Parties• Tonight!• Mid Summer 7/16• Appreciation Dinner 11/22• Others?
• Advise Steering Committee on social matters
• Chair: Helle Getz
• April 5, 2014
Policies- revisited each for 2014
• Uniforms, apparel• Days• Assignments• Conduct• Contact List• Rewards & Recognition
• Chair: Helle Getz
• April 5, 2014
Training
• Figure out who needs what training• Provide materials• Present at RC meetings• Modules for the Refresher• Advise Steering Committee on
training matters
• Chair: Janet Baxter
• April 5, 2014
Recruiting
• Members, • Racers and other Sailors, • Juniors, • etc.
• Work with Communications & Steering Committees
• Chair: Rick Lillie
• April 5, 2014
Communications
• Website content• Messages to RC• Blinker Articles• Other Outreach
• Chair: Karen Kinsey
• April 5, 2014
Zero Tolerance
The RC will protest boats that break Rule 77
77 IDENTIFICATION ON SAILSA boat shall comply with the requirements of Appendix G governing class insignia, national letters and numbers on sails.
• April 5, 2014
Also, in case you are wondering
We have not ordered Blue Star awards
Blog is dormant
• April 5, 2014
Volunteering
Volunteer- up to 139 points
Member – 140 points and up
Charging Privileges – 190 point and up
• April 5, 2014
The Points
• Frostbite – am or pm 7 points• all day – 10 points
• Offshore, RYF, Regattas- 10 points• Beercan- 7 points• Land and other- 5 to 10 points,\
• depending on hours• Meetings- 5 points• Refresher-10 points
• April 5, 2014
Safety
Chain of Command• First “responder”
• Assess
− React• PRO is lead in all situations except for a
imminent life threatening situation
• April 5, 2014
Safety
Safety Assets on the Water• Carrier – AED, oxygen, first aid kit, bolt cutters,
tools• Vannena, Argo, Mac, Latham – first aid kit, bolt
cutters, tools• Kay Baxter – first aid, tools
• April 5, 2014