Intro to Racing seminar at HYC: 1/8/2012

[JListon]

Houston YC will host an entry-level introduction to the Racing Rules of Sailing this Sunday, January 8th, 2012, from 9 a.m. until noon in the HYC ballroom.  The class is open to all interested sailors and their crew and the class is primarily for beginners and persons new to racing. The presenter is Jim Tyson, a US SAILING Judge. This introductuory course is designed to help newcomers understand racing and take some of the stress out of starting racing. Some of the topics we will cover will be the fundamental rules covering safety, sportsmanship and fairness.  Specific topics will include right of way guidelines, general limitations, and how rules apply at marks and obstructions. If you are a veteran racer who is very familiar with the rules, this introductory-level class might not be for you. However, you are still welcome to join us! You never know when some tidbit that saves a race for you at some point in the future might be imparted...