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2025 Webinar Replays available for CBYRA Members
Each Webinar is approximately 90 minutes in length.

#REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP
or FREE
SERIES NAME/SUBJECTDESCRIPTIONORIGINAL WEBINAR DATEHOST
1. CBYRA or PHRF Membership RequiredNEW 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, 2025Dave Perry
2. CBYRA or PHRF Membership RequiredNEW 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, 2025Dave Perry
3. CBYRA or PHRF Membership RequiredRISK MANAGEMENT for Distance Racing
Part 1
Principles of effectively managing risk while racing.  January 29, 2025Jahn Tihansky
4. CBYRA or PHRF Membership RequiredRISK MANAGEMENT for Distance Racing
Part 2
Principles of effectively managing risk while racing.January 30, 2025Jahn Tihansky
5. CBYRA or PHRF Membership RequiredSea 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, 2025Chelsea Freas
6. CBYRA or PHRF Membership RequiredSea Tactics – Marine Weather Solutions SESSION 2: Weather Apps/SoftwareThis fun and functional webinar is all about weather data for any level/background.March 5, 2025Chelsea Freas

2024 Webinar Replays available for CBYRA Members

#REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP
or FREE
SERIES NAME/SUBJECTDESCRIPTIONORIGINAL WEBINAR DATEHOST
1. CBYRA Membership RequiredLESSONS 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, 2024Dave Dellenbaugh
2. CBYRA Membership RequiredLESSONS 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, 2024Dave Dellenbaugh
3. CBYRA Membership RequiredLESSONS 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, 2024Dave Dellenbaugh
4. CBYRA Membership RequiredLESSONS 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, 2024Dave Dellenbaugh
5. CBYRA Membership RequiredCONTRASTING 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. TacticsMarch 18, 2024Dave Dellenbaugh
6. CBYRA Membership RequiredCONTRASTING 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, 2024Dave Dellenbaugh
7. CBYRA Membership RequiredFREECONTRASTING 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, 2024Jahn Tihansky
8.CBYRA Membership RequiredCONTRASTING PRIORITIES:
Part 4 –
Ahead vs. Behind
Learn to adjust your tactical, strategic, and speed priorities for changes in your racing conditions; Being Ahead vs. BehindApril 8, 2024Dave Dellenbaugh
9.FREE – Sponsored by CBYRA & PHRF
RULES & TACTICS at the START & MARKS 1Part 1: Rules & Tactics at the Start
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April 22, 2024Dave Perry
10.FREE – Sponsored by CBYRA & PHRFRULES & TACTICS at the START & MARKS 2Part 2: Rules & Tactics at the Marks
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April 23, 2024Dave Perry
11.FREE – Sponsored by CBYRA & PHRFPrepare for Success in Offshore Racing 1Discussion on the myriad elements involved in organizing a successful distance race campaignApril 29, 2024Jahn Tihansky
12.FREE – Sponsored by CBYRA & PHRFPrepare for Success in Offshore Racing 2Discussion about: Boat and crew prep, performance priorities, risk management and more!April 30, 2024Jahn Tihansky
13.CBYRA Membership RequiredDAVE’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,, 2024Dave Dellenbaugh
14.CBYRA Membership RequiredDAVE’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, 2024Dave Dellenbaugh
15.CBYRA Membership RequiredDAVE’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, 2024Dave Dellenbaugh
16.CBYRA Membership RequiredDAVE’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, 2024Dave Dellenbaugh

2023 Webinar Replays available for CBYRA Members

#REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP or FREESERIES NAME/SUBJECTDESCRIPTIONORIGINAL WEBINAR DATEHOST
1. CBYRA Membership RequiredRACING 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, 2023Dave Dellenbaugh
2. CBYRA Membership RequiredRACING ESSENTIALS:
Part 1 – TACKING
A detailed discussion of turning technique, trimming tips, and tactical considerations whenever you need to tack.  February 13, 2023Dave Dellenbaugh
3. CBYRA Membership RequiredRACING 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, 2023Dave Dellenbaugh
4. CBYRA Membership RequiredRACING 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, 2023Dave Dellenbaugh
5. CBYRA Membership RequiredSAIL 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, 2023Dave Dellenbaugh
6. CBYRA Membership RequiredSAIL 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, 2023Dave Dellenbaugh
7. FREEUSNA – Director, Offshore Sailing Team: 1200 MILE ULTIMATE FLORIDA CHALLENGE & THE EVERGALDES CHALLENGEThe Challenge, The Experience, The Lessons Learned.March 16, 2023Jahn Tihansky
8.CBYRA Membership RequiredSAIL 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, 2023Dave Dellenbaugh
9.FREEUSNA – Director, Offshore Sailing Team: CREW ORGANIZATION, TRAINING & LEADERSHIPHow we take kids from Kansas and turn them into Varsity Offshore Winning Teams!March 23, 2023Jahn Tihansky
10.CBYRA Membership RequiredSAIL TRIM SECRETS:
Part 4 – SPINNAKER Trim
An explanation of symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnaker trim guides, plus trim techniques for optimizing downwind speed.March 27, 2023Dave Dellenbaugh
11.NOTE ***PHRF or CBYRA Membership RequiredTACTICAL USE OF THE RULES: Session 1 – Rules & Tactics on the Upwind and Downwind legsINTERACTIVE DISCUSSION – Upwind and Downwind Tactics: 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, 2023Dave Perry
12.CBYRA Membership RequiredWINNING 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, 2023Dave Dellenbaugh
13.NOTE ***PHRF or CBYRA Membership RequiredTACTICAL USE OF THE RULES: Session 2 – Rules & Tactics at the MarksINTERACTIVE DISCUSSION – Mark Rounding & Finishing Tactics: Windward Mark approach, rounding, exit tactics; Leeward Mark approach, rounding, exit tactics; Tactics at Leeward Gates; Finishing Tactics Upwind and DownwindApril 18, 2023Dave Perry
14.NOTE ***PHRF or CBYRA Membership RequiredTACTICAL USE OF THE RULES: Session 3 – Rules & Tactics at the StartINTERACTIVE DISCUSSION – Starting Tactics:  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 PitfallsApril 20, 2023Dave Perry
15.CBYRA Membership RequiredWINNING 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, 2023Dave Dellenbaugh
16.NOTE ***PHRF or CBYRA Membership RequiredTACTICAL USE OF THE RULES: Session 4 – Other Useful Rules and Their Tactical ImplicationsINTERACTIVE DISCUSSION – 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 RedressApril 27, 2023Dave Perry
17.CBYRA Membership RequiredWINNING 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, 2023Dave Dellenbaugh
18.CBYRA Membership RequiredWINNING 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, 2023Dave Dellenbaugh
19.CBYRA Membership RequiredCRUCIAL 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, 2023Dave Dellenbaugh
20. CBYRA Membership RequiredCRUCIAL 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, 2023Dave Dellenbaugh
21. CBYRA Membership RequiredCRUCIAL 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, 2023Dave Dellenbaugh
22.CBYRA Membership RequiredCRUCIAL 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, 2023Dave Dellenbaugh

2022 Webinar Replays available for CBYRA Members

#SUBJECT/TOPICWEBINAR DATEHOST
1.Next Season Starts NowJan 19, 2022Bill Gladstone
2.Perspectives on Bottom PrepJan 26, 2022Rick Truett
3.Take the Mystery out of Installing Deck FittingsFeb 2, 2022Rick Truett
4.Weather. Weather. Weather. (Intro)Feb 9, 2022Chelsea Carlson
5.Weather. Weather. Weather. (Bouy Racing)Feb 16, 2022 Chelsea Carlson
6.Weather. Weather. Weather. (Offshore Racing)Feb 23, 2022 Chelsea Carlson
7Questions on Rating Rules? We’ve got answers.Mar 3, 2022Panel
8.Gary Jobson Lecture Series – Championship TacticsMar 9, 2022Gary Jobson
9.Gary Jobson Lecture Series – Team BuildingMar 16, 2022 Gary Jobson
10.Weather Fundamentals for Race OfficersMar 22, 2022Chelsea Carlson
11.Gary Jobson Lecture Series – Building an Annual ProgramMar 30, 2022Gary Jobson
12.Gary Jobson Lecture Series – Generating SpeedApr 6, 2022Gary Jobson

2021 Select Webinar Replays Available for CBYRA Members

#SUBJECT/TOPICWEBINAR DATEHOST
1.Winning in One-DesignsJan 28, 2021Dave Perry
2.How to Run On-The-Water ClinicsFeb 11, 2021Greg Fisher
3.Does That Really Help? Styles on the Race CourseFeb 13, 2021Tim Herzog
4.Maximizing Performance: old sails and repairs on boardFeb 18, 2021Jeff Todd
5.Preparing your team for successFeb 25, 2021 Jahn Tihansky
6.Teaching BoatspeedMar 4, 2021Greg Fisher
7.Managing an Olympic Campaign Mar 11, 2021 Randy Smyth
8.Shorthanded RacingMar 25, 2021Jahn Tihansky
9.Strategy & Tactics for Distance RacingApr 1, 2021Gary Jobson
10.Maximizing Multihull PerformanceApr 8, 2021Randy Smyth
11.Teamwork makes the boat workApr 27, 2021Bill Gladstone
12.Current – The Moving Enemy.Jun 3, 2021Dave Dellenbaugh
13.Light Air RacingJun 15, 2021Dave Dellenbaugh