WEBINAR SCHEDULE
FREE Informative, Educational Webinar March 23rd!
Learn from this Winning Leader March 23, 8:00 – 9:45PM
- How does a coaching staff repeatedly take kids from Kansas and train them into Varsity Offshore winning teams?
- What can you do to build a strong organized crew?
- How does Navy Sailing identify, mold, and create skippers and crew who lead their boats to success on the race course?
- What leadership and team building skills can you learn and apply from this racing program that will contribute to a positive experience and a winning program on your boat?
JOIN US FOR SERIES 2: SAIL TRIM SECRETS EVERY MONDAY IN MARCH!
You must be a CBYRA Member to access this amazing 2023 Webinar Series FREE. Join or renew your membership today!
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.
We are going to take a ‘deep-dive’ into the topic of Sail Trim each week! We will:
• Take a detailed look at how to trim your sails for optimum boat speed across a range of wind and wave conditions.
• Do an in-depth analysis of a different sail: Mainsail, Jib/Genoa, and Spinnaker.
• Discuss how to use sail controls to get the ideal sail shapes for your boat in various conditions.
• Cover changing gears and how to make your sails work together.
• Apply content to a wide range of boats, for skippers sail trimmers, and other crew.
1 – Sail Trim PRINCIPLES
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.
2 – MAINSAIL Trim
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.
3 – JIB & GENOA Trim
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.
4 – SPINNAKER Trim
Monday, March 27 – 8:00 pm EST: An explanation of symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnaker trim guides, plus trim techniques for optimizing downwind speed.
ABOUT DAVE DELLENBAUGH:
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.
COMING SOON
Series 3:
If you are a CBYRA Member, select a 2023, 2022 or 2021 Webinar subject for replay from the schedules below and register by clicking the button below:
Each Webinar is approximately 90 minutes in length.
2023 Webinar Schedule – Replays available for CBYRA Members*
*Please note Webinars where PHRF or CBYRA Membership is required and the Webinars that are FREE!
| # | REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP or FREE | SERIES NAME/SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | WEBINAR DATE | HOST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | CBYRA Membership Required | 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. | Monday, February 6, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 2. | CBYRA Membership Required | RACING ESSENTIALS: Part 1 – TACKING | A detailed discussion of turning technique, trimming tips, and tactical considerations whenever you need to tack. | Monday, February 13, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 3. | CBYRA Membership Required | 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. | Monday, February 20, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 4. | CBYRA Membership Required | 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. | Monday, February 27, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 5. | CBYRA Membership Required | 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. | Monday, March 6, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 6. | CBYRA Membership Required | 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. | Monday, March 13, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 7. | FREE | USNA – Director, Offshore Sailing Team: 1200 MILE ULTIMATE FLORIDA CHALLENGE & THE EVERGALDES CHALLENGE | The Challenge, The Experience, The Lessons Learned. | Thursday, March 16, 2023 | Jahn Tihansky |
| 8. | CBYRA Membership Required | 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. | Monday, March 20, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 9. | FREE | USNA – Director, Offshore Sailing Team: CREW ORGANIZATION, TRAINING & LEADERSHIP | How we take kids from Kansas and turn them into Varsity Offshore Winning Teams! | Thursday, March 23, 2023 | Jahn Tihansky |
| 10. | CBYRA Membership Required | SAIL TRIM SECRETS: Part 4 – SPINNAKER Trim | An explanation of symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnaker trim guides, plus trim techniques for optimizing downwind speed. | Monday, March 27, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 11. | NOTE ***PHRF or CBYRA Membership Required | TACTICAL USE OF THE RULES: Session 1 – Rules & Tactics on the Upwind and Downwind legs | INTERACTIVE 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! | Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | Dave Perry |
| 12. | CBYRA Membership Required | 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. | Monday, April 17, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 13. | NOTE ***PHRF or CBYRA Membership Required | TACTICAL USE OF THE RULES: Session 2 – Rules & Tactics at the Marks | INTERACTIVE 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 Downwind | Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | Dave Perry |
| 14. | NOTE ***PHRF or CBYRA Membership Required | TACTICAL USE OF THE RULES: Session 3 – Rules & Tactics at the Start | INTERACTIVE 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 Pitfalls | Thursday, April 20, 2023 | Dave Perry |
| 15. | CBYRA Membership Required | 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. | Monday, April 24, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 16. | NOTE ***PHRF or CBYRA Membership Required | TACTICAL USE OF THE RULES: Session 4 – Other Useful Rules and Their Tactical Implications | INTERACTIVE 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 Redress | Thursday, April 27, 2023 | Dave Perry |
| 17. | CBYRA Membership Required | WINNING TACTICS: Part 3 – DOWNWIND TACTICS | A thorough review of moves you can make on runs and reaches, for boats with or without spinnakers. | Monday, May 1, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 18, | CBYRA Membership Required | WINNING TACTICS: Part 4 – START AND FINISH TACTICS | An examination of tactical moves you can make for crossding the start and finish lines safely and successfully. | Monday, May 8, 2023 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
2022 Webinar Replays available for CBYRA Members
| # | SUBJECT/TOPIC | WEBINAR DATE | HOST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19. | Next Season Starts Now | Jan 19, 2022 | Bill Gladstone |
| 20. | Perspectives on Bottom Prep | Jan 26, 2022 | Rick Truett |
| 21. | Take the Mystery out of Installing Deck Fittings | Feb 2, 2022 | Rick Truett |
| 22. | Weather. Weather. Weather. (Intro) | Feb 9, 2022 | Chelsea Carlson |
| 23. | Weather. Weather. Weather. (Bouy Racing) | Feb 16, 2022 | Chelsea Carlson |
| 24. | Weather. Weather. Weather. (Offshore Racing) | Feb 23, 2022 | Chelsea Carlson |
| 25 | Questions on Rating Rules? We’ve got answers. | Mar 3, 2022 | Panel |
| 26. | Gary Jobson Lecture Series – Championship Tactics | Mar 9, 2022 | Gary Jobson |
| 27. | Gary Jobson Lecture Series – Team Building | Mar 16, 2022 | Gary Jobson |
| 28. | Weather Fundamentals for Race Officers | Mar 22, 2022 | Chelsea Carlson |
| 29. | Gary Jobson Lecture Series – Building an Annual Program | Mar 30, 2022 | Gary Jobson |
| 30. | Gary Jobson Lecture Series – Generating Speed | Apr 6, 2022 | Gary Jobson |
2021 Select Webinar Replays Available for CBYRA Members
| # | SUBJECT/TOPIC | WEBINAR DATE | HOST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31. | Winning in One-Designs | Jan 28, 2021 | Dave Perry |
| 32. | How to Run On-The-Water Clinics | Feb 11, 2021 | Greg Fisher |
| 33. | Does That Really Help? Styles on the Race Course | Feb 13, 2021 | Tim Herzog |
| 34. | Maximizing Performance: old sails and repairs on board | Feb 18, 2021 | Jeff Todd |
| 35. | Preparing your team for success | Feb 25, 2021 | Jahn Tihansky |
| 36. | Teaching Boatspeed | Mar 4, 2021 | Greg Fisher |
| 37. | Managing an Olympic Campaign | Mar 11, 2021 | Randy Smyth |
| 38. | Shorthanded Racing | Mar 25, 2021 | Jahn Tihansky |
| 39. | Strategy & Tactics for Distance Racing | Apr 1, 2021 | Gary Jobson |
| 40. | Maximizing Multihull Performance | Apr 8, 2021 | Randy Smyth |
| 41. | Teamwork makes the boat work | Apr 27, 2021 | Bill Gladstone |
| 42. | Current – The Moving Enemy. | Jun 3, 2021 | Dave Dellenbaugh |
| 43. | Light Air Racing | Jun 15, 2021 | Dave Dellenbaugh |