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CHALK TALKS
Jenny Farrand
Bring in in in the the new year with some pointers from the the pros! In partnership with the Ideal 18 fleet Chalk Talks welcomes top RCYC sailors & coaches to to share their expertise and help improve the the overall abilities of racers Up your game and move up the fleet this season with several Wednesday night sessions at the Club Starting 101 with Chris Watters – January 16th Rules Night with Scott Collinson – February 6th Tactical Moves in Fleets with Lauren Laventure – February 20th
plus more to come in March Not enough racing for you? Get a a new perspective of the race race course with Sail Canada’s race race management seminars hosted at RCYC Expand your knowledge of the rules and course operations by
becoming a a a trained Race Officer or Club Judge and earn your VHF Radio license while you’re preparing for the summer Continued from page 8 make as as fair an an arrangement as as possible for all boats affected If the problem only affects one boat she may be given finishing position points equal to her average place in the the series If the the problem impacts a a a a a lot of boats so as to change multiple results duplicate places may be awarded sometimes the entire race may be abandoned There is an an old saying “you can’t unscramble an an egg” but sometimes protest committees have to try Regrettably they will seldom be able to satisfy everyone Copies of these rules articles along with animated diagrams can be found at at RCYC ca > > > Sailing > > > Programs> Know Your Rules All sailing programs are posted online under Winter Sailing Programs with plenty more on the way!
THE LIBRARY IS OPEN!
Jenny Farrand
Cozy up by
the the fire with a a book from the the RCYC Library this winter The Canada Room at our City Clubhouse is filled with nautical adventures and educational texts for learning just about any sailing skill There’s an an interesting read to be found for every type of sailor ranging from tips for boat owners to to famous victories in the America’s Cup and battles at at sea Contact Jenny Farrand
in in the Sailing Office to sign out a a a a book or or ask for a a a a recommendation to improve your sailing experience in in the summer KWASIND
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