Author Archives: Herb Larrabee (Race Captain)
Race Signals
Flags are the way we can communicate to every sailor within eyesight. This issue will discuss two flags used for racing.
The first flag shown in the article is the "Y" (Yankee) flag. This flag when displayed from
the Race … Read full article
New Class Flags for the PHRF Fleets
They really are not new, a shape is added to the center of the existing flags so they can be distinguished in low light, when backlight by the sun, or in other situations where the color would be difficult to … Read full article
Racing Report
We have achieved well deserved success for the challenging March madness. The first quarter is one of our busiest and we could not have done it without YOU, our many volunteers. March was a test of our commitment and we … Read full article
Race Management Seminar well attended
21 sailors attend the US Sailing One Day Race Management Seminar Conducted by Tom Farquhar. The seminar was held Saturday February 2nd at Sarasota Yacht Club, arranged for us by Michelle Lee. Mr. Farquhar is an International Race Officer who … Read full article
Racing Forum
Donna Hillmyer and I conducted a Racing Forum on Saturday 5 January at the Squadron. We had 27 registered attendees. The purpose of the forum was to develop a racing program based upon the feedback of the racing community. The … Read full article
US Sailing Race Management Course
First, I would like to thank all of you who continue to support sailing at the Squadron through volunteering.
The Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016 go into effect on 1 January 2013, the Hangover Regatta. I will work with Laurel … Read full article

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