As an electronic document, it has general information that pertains to everyone, and also on-line links to documents that will pertain to specific interests, like NoRs, Fleet Schedules, Region Racing Marks, Distance Charts, and more.
We will update the Green Book if additional information becomes available or if schedules change, but let your planning begin!
The Wagner family is sad to share that on March 29th, Mike Wagner set sail for eternity. He passed in the comfort of his home with his wife, Stephanie, and his daughter, Rachel, beside him.
Sailing, and introducing young people to the sport, was Mike’s truest passion. You can read more about his life here.
Stephanie and Rachel invite all of Mike’s friends and supporters to join us for a celebration of his life on April 30th, 2023, at the North East River Yacht Club. There will be a visitation with the family at 2:00pm, and a formal celebration at 3:00pm. The family asks that Mike’s many supporters join us in making this is a true celebration of his life by wearing clothing that reflects his vibrant energy and zeal. As Mike’s favorite color, and the color of his beloved Solaris, was red, Rachel and Stephanie suggest finding a way to incorporate that into your attire on the 30th.
We also invite you to join us over Zoom (details below). At 2:00pm, there will be a slideshow reflecting on Mike’s life, and at 3:00pm, a stream of the celebration itself.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89378733429?pwd=cWNjaUlRSCt5WGlqekY5Vko1eTBKUT09
Meeting ID: 893 7873 3429
Passcode: Solaris
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to either the North East River Youth Sailing Foundation or the Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research & Information, Inc.
Mike was a founding member of the North East River Youth Sailing Foundation (NERYSF), which was “[e]stablished to promote and support youth oriented sailing and maritime focused educational activities in the northern Chesapeake Bay region.” Donations can be made via nerysf.com or PO Box 694 North East 21901.
The Musella Foundation is a “501(c)3 nonprofit public charity dedicated to helping brain tumor patients through emotional and financial support, education, advocacy and raising money for brain tumor research.” Mike passed due to an aggressive and malignant brain tumor, called a glioblastoma. Donations to the Musella Foundation can be made at https://virtualtrials.org/index.cfm.
Join Dave Dellenbaugh for a new four-part webinar series that’s all about boat-on-boat maneuvers. We’ll look at how to make typical tactical choices all around the race course.
The goal of this webinar is to build your confidence in tight situations with other boats. We’ll analyze dozens of common scenarios and explore how to balance tactics with strategy and speed. The content will apply to a wide range of boat types, for skippers and crew.
Monday, April 17 – 8:00 pm EDT: An in-depth look at all the subtle boat-on-boat moves that should be in your repertoire while racing upwind.
Monday, April 24 – 8:00 pm EDT: A detailed discussion of tactical tips and tricks for staying in control and catching boats while rounding marks.
Monday, May 1 – 8:00 pm EDT: A thorough review of moves you can make on runs and reaches, for boats with or without spinnakers.
Monday, May 8 – 8:00 pm EDT: An examination of tactical moves that will help you cross the start and finish lines safely and successfully.
The ‘Winning Tactics’ Webinar Series begins Monday, April 17, at 8:00 pm and continues on the following three Mondays. Each session lasts about 90 minutes and includes lots of tactical videos, photos, diagrams, animations, and quizzes. Participant questions are always welcome!
Participants receive: 1) Four live sessions; 2) Unlimited access to REPLAYS of all four sessions (in case you miss any or want to review them any time); 3) Pre-read materials sent before each session; and 4) Link to a Google doc with all webinar Q&As.
The Webinar Series RACING ESSENTIALS, SAIL TRIM SECRETS, and WINNING TACTICS will be lead by this champion helmsman, tactician, author, coach, rules expert and seminar leader who has spent his career helping sailors sail faster and smarter.
Session 4: Other Useful Rules & Tactics
• How to Finish When the Course is Shortened
• Giving Help and Getting Redress
• Efficient Penalty Taking
• Effective Crew Positioning with Lifelines
• Rights & Obligations When Protesting or Requesting Redress
Dave Perry is well known for his enthusiastic and engaging teaching style for sailors of all ages and levels, as well as highly respected for his deep knowledge of the sport of Sailing. He is one of the sport’s leading, highly sought after coaches and rules experts. He is a member of the US Sailing Appeals Committee and has served as the Rules Advisor for several recent America’s Cup teams and the US Sailing Team at the 2008, 2012 and 2021 Olympic Games. For the past forty plus years Dave Perry has conducted well over 1,000 clinics, seminars and webinars on tactics and the rules.
This four-part Webinar will be lead by Dave Dellenbaugh. It begins Monday, March 6 at 8:00 pm and continues on the following three Mondays in March. Each session goes about 90 minutes and includes video, diagrams, animations, and quizzes. Participant questions are welcome! Participants receive: links to attend all 4 live sessions; all ‘pre-read’ materials sent out before each session; unlimited access to REPLAYS of all sessions; a link to a Google doc with all the webinar Q&As.
Monday, March 6 – 8:00 pm EST: We’ll define sail-shape terms, identify trimming rules of thumb, and talk a little sail theory to establish some reference points.
Monday, March 13 – 8:00 pm EST: A detailed discussion of mainsail shape controls, and how to adjust them to optimize your main trim in various conditions.
Monday, March 20 – 8:00 pm EST: An in-depth review of jib & genoa shape controls, and how to use them to optimize your headsail trim in different conditions.
Monday, March 27 – 8:00 pm EST: An explanation of symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnaker trim guides, plus trim techniques for optimizing downwind speed.
The Webinar Series RACING ESSENTIALS, SAIL TRIM SECRETS, and WINNING TACTICS will be lead by this champion helmsman, tactician, author, coach, rules expert and seminar leader who has spent his career helping sailors sail faster and smarter.
This four-part webinar for Series 1 will be lead by Dave Dellenbaugh. It begins Monday, February 6 at 8:00 pm EST and continues on the following three Mondays in February. Each session goes about 90 minutes and includes video, diagrams, animations, and quizzes. Participant questions are welcome!
Participants receive: links to attend all 4 live sessions; all ‘pre-read’ materials sent out before each session; unlimited access to REPLAYS of all sessions; a link to a Google doc with all the webinar Q&As.
Monday, February 6 – 8:00 pm EST: A thorough look at how to turn the boat and keep it in the groove, both upwind and downwind, for skippers and crew.
Monday, February 13 – 8:00 pm EST.: A detailed discussion of turning technique, trimming tips, and tactical considerations whenever you need to tack.
Monday, February 20 – 8:00 pm EST: An in-depth review of how your team should communicate and make decisions to keep the boat sailing fast and smart.
Monday, February 27 – 8:00 pm EST: An explanation of when you should take chances, and when you shouldn’t, and how to implement a low-risk strategy.
The Webinar Series RACING ESSENTIALS, SAIL TRIM SECRETS, and WINNING TACTICS will be lead by this champion helmsman, tactician, author, coach, rules expert and seminar leader who has spent his career helping sailors sail faster and smarter.
