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2026 Webinar Replays Available for CBYRA Members
Each Webinar is approximately 90 minutes in length.
| # | SERIES NAME/SUBJECT DESCRIPTION | ORIGINAL WEBINAR DATE | HOST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rules on the Upwind Legs | January 14, 2026 | Dave Perry |
| 2. | Rules on the Downwind Legs | January 21, 2026 | Dave Perry |
| 3. | RaceSense: Bringing State-Of-The-Art Digital Tools to Racecourses: RaceSense is a technology taking the sailing world by storm and has turned racing on its head by bringing state-of-the-art digital tools to racecourses around the world to make racing more fair, fun, and efficient. Doug Wake, RaceSense Director at Vakaros discusses what RaceSense is, how it works, and what sailors can expect when they see new tech coming to their start line. | January 28, 2026 | Vakaros |
| 4. | Championship Tactics | February 4, 2026 | Gary Jobson |
| 5. | Sails, Team Building, Making the Boat Go Fast | February 11, 2026 | North Sails |
| 6. | Session 1: Foundations + Chesapeake Wind Regimes: (A refresher on last year’s core concepts Chesapeake Bay Wind Regimes; northerly, southerly, westerly setups. Local Geography Effects; shores, rivers, heating patterns) | February 18, 2026 | Chelsea Freas |
| 7. | Session 2: Forecasting + On-The-Water Strategy: (Intro to currents & effects on wind & current resources. Weather sources, using models. How to create your own forecast tactical decision lab – real scenarios) | February 25, 2026 | Chelsea Freas |
| 8. | Rules on the Starting Line: Significant changes in the 2025 – 2028 Racing Rules of Sailing went into effect on January 1, 2025. This is a great refresher and Q & A. | March 4, 2026 | Dave Perry |
| 9. | Generating Boat Speed | March 4, 2026 | Gary Jobson |
| 10. | Rules at the Marks: Significant changes in the 2025 – 2028 Racing Rules of Sailing went into effect on January 1, 2025. This is a great refresher and Q & A. | March 4, 2026 | Dave Perry |
| 11. | Setting Up Your Annual Program, Team Building | March 4, 2026 | Gary Jobson |
*2021 – 2025 Webinar Migration to the Member Portal is in Progress*
Historical videos will not be available until migration is complete
2025 Webinar Replays available for CBYRA Members
| # | SERIES NAME/SUBJECT DESCRIPTION | ORIGINAL WEBINAR DATE | HOST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | NEW RACING RULES FOR 2025-2028 Part 1: Rules expert Dave Perry will explain all the significant changes in the 2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing that go into effect January 1, 2025. | January 22, 2025 | Dave Perry |
| 2. | NEW RACING RULES FOR 2025-2028 Part 2: Dave will explain all the significant changes in the 2025 – 2028 Racing Rules of Sailing including the new rule at the windward mark, a change to the Slam Dunk, and the reorganization of Part 5 about protests and requests for redress. | January 23, 2025 | Dave Perry |
| 3. | RISK MANAGEMENT for Distance Racing Part 1: Principles of effectively managing risk while racing. | January 29, 2025 | Jahn Tihansky |
| 4. | RISK MANAGEMENT for Distance Racing Part 2: Principles of effectively managing risk while racing. | January 30, 2025 | Jahn Tihansky |
| 5. | Sea Tactics – Marine Weather Solutions SESSION 1: Weather Strategy Essentials – A fun and practical webinar on essential weather knowledge you can use in your sailing and racing. Hosted by Meteorologist for the US Sailing Team: Chelsea Freas. | February 26, 2025 | Chelsea Freas |
| 6. | Sea Tactics – Marine Weather Solutions SESSION 2: Weather Apps/Software – This fun and functional webinar is all about weather data for any level/background. | March 5, 2025 | Chelsea Freas |
2024 Webinar Replays available for CBYRA Members
| # | SERIES NAME/SUBJECT DESCRIPTION | ORIGINAL WEBINAR DATE | HOST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | LESSONS FROM ABOVE Part 1 – Strategy Lessons: In-depth analysis of numerous aerial drone videos and lessons they teach us about how to get better race results. This week – Strategy as viewed from above. | February 5, 2024 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 2. | LESSONS FROM ABOVE Part 2 – Tactics Lessons: In-depth analysis of numerous aerial drone videos and lessons they teach us about how to get better race results. This week – Tactics as viewed from above. | February 12, 2024 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 3. | LESSONS FROM ABOVE Part 3 – Speed Lessons: In-depth analysis of numerous aerial drone videos and lessons they teach us about how to get better race results. This week – Speed as viewed from above. | February 19, 2024 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 4. | LESSONS FROM ABOVE Part 4 – Rules Lessons: In-depth analysis of numerous aerial drone videos and lessons they teach us about how to get better race results. This week – Rules as viewed from above. | February 28, 2024 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 5. | CONTRASTING PRIORITIES Part 1 – Strategy vs. Tactics: Learn to adjust your tactical, strategic, and speed priorities for changes in your racing conditions; Deep dive into Strategy vs. Tactics | March 18, 2024 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 6. | CONTRASTING PRIORITIES Part 2 – Upwind vs. Downwind: Learn to adjust your tactical, strategic, and speed priorities for changes in your racing conditions; Upwind vs. Downwind. | March 25, 2024 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 7. | CONTRASTING PRIORITIES Part 3 – Light vs. Heavy Air: Learn to adjust your tactical, strategic, and speed priorities for changes in your racing conditions; Light vs. Heavy air. | April 1, 2024 | Jahn Tihansky |
| 8. | CONTRASTING PRIORITIES Part 4 – Ahead vs. Behind: Learn to adjust your tactical, strategic, and speed priorities for changes in your racing conditions; Being Ahead vs. Behind | April 8, 2024 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 9. | RULES & TACTICS at the START & MARKS 1: WEBINAR REPLAY ACCESS CLICK HERE | April 22, 2024 | Dave Perry |
| 10. | RULES & TACTICS at the START & MARKS 2: WEBINAR REPLAY ACCESS CLICK HERE | April 23, 2024 | Dave Perry |
| 11. | Prepare for Success in Offshore Racing 1: Discussion on the myriad elements involved in organizing a successful distance race campaign | April 29, 2024 | Jahn Tihansky |
| 12. | Prepare for Success in Offshore Racing 2: Discussion about: Boat and crew prep, performance priorities, risk management and more! | April 30, 2024 | Jahn Tihansky |
| 13. | DAVE’S TOP 50 TIPS Part 1 – Starting tips: We’ll examine a dozen specific strategies and tactics to help you get starts that are consistently good and not too risky. | May 6,, 2024 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 14. | DAVE’S TOP 50 TIPS Part 2 – Windward Leg tips: Key tips for faster boatspeed, smarter tactics, and clever strategizing while you’re racing upwind. | May 13, 2024 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 15. | DAVE’S TOP 50 TIPS Part 3 – Top Mark & Run tips: Expert pointers for negotiating your way quickly and safely around the top mark and down the reach or run. | May 20, 2024 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 16. | DAVE’S TOP 50 TIPS Part 4 – Lee Mark & Finish tips: Nuggets of advice for the critical leeward-mark rounding and for getting to the finish line as quickly as possible. | June 3, 2024 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
2023 Webinar Replays available for CBYRA Members
| # | SERIES NAME/SUBJECT DESCRIPTION | ORIGINAL WEBINAR DATE | HOST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | RACING ESSENTIALS Part 1 – STEERING: A thorough look at how to turn the boat and keep it in the groove, both upwind and downwind, for skippers and crew. | February 6, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 2. | RACING ESSENTIALS Part 1 – TACKING: A detailed discussion of turning technique, trimming tips, and tactical considerations whenever you need to tack. | February 13, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 3. | RACING ESSENTIALS Part 3 – COMMUNICATION & DECISION-MAKING: An in-depth review of how your team should communicate and make decisions to keep the boat sailing fast and smart. | February 20, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 4. | RACING ESSENTIALS Part 4 – CONSERVATIVE SAILING: An explanation of when you should take chances, and when you shouldn’t, and how to implement a low-risk strategy. | February 27, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 5. | SAIL TRIM SECRETS Part 1 – SAIL TRIM PRINCIPLES: We’ll define sail-shape terms, identify trimming rules of thumb, and talk a little sail theory to establish some reference points. | March 6, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 6. | SAIL TRIM SECRETS Part 2 – MAINSAIL Trim: A detailed discussion of mainsail shape controls, and how to adjust them to optimize your main trim in various conditions. | March 13, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 7. | USNA – Director, Offshore Sailing Team (1200 MILE ULTIMATE FLORIDA CHALLENGE & THE EVERGALDES CHALLENGE): The Challenge, The Experience, The Lessons Learned. | March 16, 2023 | Jahn Tihansky |
| 8. | SAIL TRIM SECRETS Part 3 – JIB & GENOA TRIM: An in-depth review of jib & genoa shape controls, and how to use them to optimize your headsail trim in different conditions. | March 20, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 9. | USNA – Director, Offshore Sailing Team (CREW ORGANIZATION, TRAINING & LEADERSHIP): How we take kids from Kansas and turn them into Varsity Offshore Winning Teams! | March 23, 2023 | Jahn Tihansky |
| 10. | SAIL TRIM SECRETS Part 4 – SPINNAKER Trim: An explanation of symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnaker trim guides, plus trim techniques for optimizing downwind speed. | March 27, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 11. | ACTICAL USE OF THE RULES Session 1 – Rules & Tactics on the Upwind and Downwind legs: Managing Your Lane off the Starting Line; Finding the Escape Lane; Using Wind Shifts and Pressure; Quality Tactical Communication & Decision Making; The Three Stages of the Downwind Leg; Reaching & Running Strategies; How to Attack & Defend! | April 11, 2023 | Dave Perry |
| 12. | WINNING TACTICS Part 1 – UPWIND Tactics: An in-depth look at all the subtle boat-on-boat moves that should be in your repertoire while racing upwind. | April 17, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 13. | TACTICAL USE OF THE RULES Session 2 – Rules & Tactics at the Marks: Windward Mark approach, rounding, exit tactics; Leeward Mark approach, rounding, exit tactics; Tactics at Leeward Gates; Finishing Tactics Upwind and Downwind | April 18, 2023 | Dave Perry |
| 14. | TACTICAL USE OF THE RULES Session 3 – Rules & Tactics at the Start: Discussion on Where to Start; Approaches to Win Your Spot – Boat, Middle and Pin; Building and Defending Your Hole; Effective Communication Skills; Positioning for Control, Acceleration and Speed; Avoiding Common Starting Pitfalls | April 20, 2023 | Dave Perry |
| 15. | WINNING TACTICS Part 2 – TACTICS AT MARKS: A detailed discussion of tactical tips and tricks for staying in control and catching boats while rounding marks. | April 24, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 16. | TACTICAL USE OF THE RULES Session 4 – Other Useful Rules and Their Tactical Implications: 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 | April 27, 2023 | Dave Perry |
| 17. | WINNING TACTICS Part 3 – DOWNWIND TACTICS: A thorough review of moves you can make on runs and reaches, for boats with or without spinnakers. | May 1, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 18. | WINNING TACTICS Part 4 – START AND FINISH TACTICS: An examination of tactical moves you can make for crossing the start and finish lines safely and successfully. | May 8, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 19. | CRUCIAL RULES Part 1 – RULE-WISE TACTICS: Building your confidence on rules and tactics when you’re in tight situations. A better understanding of some key rules that are often misunderstood. | Nov. 20, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 20. | CRUCIAL RULES Part 2 – CONTACT! Building your confidence on rules and tactics when you’re in tight situations. A better understanding of some key rules that are often misunderstood. | Nov. 27, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 21. | CRUCIAL RULES Part 3 – AM I EXONERATED? Building your confidence on rules and tactics when you’re in tight situations. A better understanding of some key rules that are often misunderstood. | Dec. 4, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 22. | CRUCIAL RULES Part 4 – PROPER PENALTIES: Building your confidence on rules and tactics when you’re in tight situations. A better understanding of some key rules that are often misunderstood. | Dec. 11, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
2022 Webinar Replays available for CBYRA Members
| # | SUBJECT/TOPIC | ORIGINAL WEBINAR DATE | HOST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Next Season Starts Now | Jan 19, 2022 | Bill Gladstone |
| 2. | Perspectives on Bottom Prep | Jan 26, 2022 | Rick Truett |
| 3. | Take the Mystery out of Installing Deck Fittings | Feb 2, 2022 | Rick Truett |
| 4. | Weather. Weather. Weather. (Intro) | Feb 9, 2022 | Chelsea Carlson |
| 5. | Weather. Weather. Weather. (Bouy Racing) | Feb 16, 2022 | Chelsea Carlson |
| 6. | Weather. Weather. Weather. (Offshore Racing) | Feb 23, 2022 | Chelsea Carlson |
| 7 | Questions on Rating Rules? We’ve got answers. | Mar 3, 2022 | Panel |
| 8. | Gary Jobson Lecture Series – Championship Tactics | Mar 9, 2022 | Gary Jobson |
| 9. | Gary Jobson Lecture Series – Team Building | Mar 16, 2022 | Gary Jobson |
| 10. | Weather Fundamentals for Race Officers | Mar 22, 2022 | Chelsea Carlson |
| 11. | Gary Jobson Lecture Series – Building an Annual Program | Mar 30, 2022 | Gary Jobson |
| 12. | Gary Jobson Lecture Series – Generating Speed | Apr 6, 2022 | Gary Jobson |
2021 Select Webinar Replays Available for CBYRA Members
| # | SUBJECT/TOPIC | ORIGINAL WEBINAR DATE | HOST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Winning in One-Designs | Jan 28, 2021 | Dave Perry |
| 2. | How to Run On-The-Water Clinics | Feb 11, 2021 | Greg Fisher |
| 3. | Does That Really Help? Styles on the Race Course | Feb 13, 2021 | Tim Herzog |
| 4. | Maximizing Performance: old sails and repairs on board | Feb 18, 2021 | Jeff Todd |
| 5. | Preparing your team for success | Feb 25, 2021 | Jahn Tihansky |
| 6. | Teaching Boatspeed | Mar 4, 2021 | Greg Fisher |
| 7. | Managing an Olympic Campaign | Mar 11, 2021 | Randy Smyth |
| 8. | Shorthanded Racing | Mar 25, 2021 | Jahn Tihansky |
| 9. | Strategy & Tactics for Distance Racing | Apr 1, 2021 | Gary Jobson |
| 10. | Maximizing Multihull Performance | Apr 8, 2021 | Randy Smyth |
| 11. | Teamwork makes the boat work | Apr 27, 2021 | Bill Gladstone |
| 12. | Current – The Moving Enemy. | Jun 3, 2021 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 13. | Light Air Racing | Jun 15, 2021 | Dave Dellenbaugh |