Category: Boatshare
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Changes to the racing rules of sailing since 2009
Changes to the racing rules of sailing since 2009 The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), published by World Sailing (formerly ISAF), are revised and re-issued every four years. Since 2009, there have been changes aimed at clarifying existing rules, addressing new tactics, and improving the overall fairness and safety of racing. Here’s a summary of… Read more
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Foul Weather
As the heat builds around the Sarasota Bay the likelihood of storms increases, especially in the summer months. We will cancel racing if we see lightning moving towards the Sailing Squadron. We use the My Lightning App to monitor thunder and lightning on sailing days. However, hyperlocal weather conditions around the Sailing Squadron can mean that we… Read more
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Sailing Rules Game
We can all benefit from better understanding the rules of sailing, they help us to understand right-of-way, mark room and other critical aspects of racing. There is lots of information available online and it’s easy to disappear down a rabbit hole following link after link. Fortunately for us, Cathy has already burrowed deep, and she… Read more
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Boatshare Flying Scot
Looking to extend your sailing experience into something in addition to an American 18? Try a Flying Scot. There are two boatshare Flying Scots at the Sailing Squadron, and they’re such a fun boat to sail. Come for an on-the-water introduction with Brad West on Saturday, July 27th at 1pm. Space is limited. Text Cathy… Read more
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Wednesday Night Sailing
Sarasota Youth Sailing is organizing Wednesday night racing this summer starting this week. SYS provides a support/committee boat and sets the course. Book a boat on RecHub and bring your crew. First race starts at 4:30pm. If you are going to participate in the Wednesday night sailing, you might want to consider making a thank you donation to… Read more
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Melges 15 – Rigged and Ready
Did you know that the Squadron also has a Melges 15 in the boatshare program? It’s a great design that prioritizes stability, comfort, ease of use, and performance. It provides boatshare members an opportunity to race alongside the Squadron’s very active fleet. A lot of folks have asked us about sailing it but said that… Read more
