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comment from Todd Hiller

Hello. I wish I was available to comment on your article. As the past local J22 Fleet #19 Captain and current International Technical Committee Chairman for the International J22 class, […]

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Response from John Kimura, ([email protected])

Money is the dominant factor which dictates participation. For those married or coupled with a significant other, demands on domestic responsibilities and participation have become paramount, and competes with participation. […]

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From Lee Parks, US Sailing

Elizabeth, I enjoyed your article, “What’s Happening to Participation in One Design Sailing.” US SAILING will to address this question and some solutions at the One-Design Sailing Symposium on Nov. […]

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Oakcliff Sailing – MBA of Sailing

I just wanted to make sure readers were aware of another path after college. Oakcliff Sailing in Oyster Bay NY is designed to take promising sailors to the next level. […]

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Debriefing and Reflections

I did not really begin to see the importance of personal debriefing/reflection until I switched from day camp coaching to an adult sailing program that met once a week in […]

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I know her!

Congratulations!

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Purchasing T shirt from semi finals event

I would like to purchase a t-shirt from the event – I attend the University of Miami and I am on the sailing team but I was unable to attend. […]

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One of Sg's Finest

I was fortunate enough to be coached by Roy during his first years at SG. However, he coached me to 3 New England Cross Country Championships, numerous SG records and […]

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san juan 21 new – be owner

1st real boat ? sailing lake erie , niagara river & lake ontaro, i have a lot to learn ! sailed my 15′ albacore 3 yrs.loved it! any help would […]

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Dad To Dad

Dear Mr Hughes, Thank You for taking the time to write this article. For a father with a 12 year old low functioning ASD son I feel what you feel. […]

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about A parents view

Excelent review, I enjoyed much.

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US Olympic Committee response

This was posted in Scuttlebutt 3290: By Dean Brenner, US Olympic Sailing Program Chairman I really enjoyed Joe Morris’s comments in Scuttlebutt 3289 about Olympic Development. It’s an important issue […]

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Olympic & Collegiate sailing

Excellent article and interview. Of course there is no exact path that is optimal for every individual. It would be interesting to expand this “US based” perspective and look at […]

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Olympic vs. College

I think that if someone is able to succeed in college sailing it is likely that with enough practice and dedication they will succeed in Olympic type sailing.  The same […]

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College Vs. Olympic Sailing

Good article and view points. I think College Sailing is fundamental to all post college sailing — whether it’s Olympic, continued dinghy racing or big boat/keelboat OD sailing. Also, while […]

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Where do you sail?

Hi Ken, Where do you sail? There are not a lot of Albacores listed for sale on the class website today, but more should pop up this spring. If you […]

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too late

Hi Ken, I love the fact that you point out that if the crew waits for the skipper to order a command, the opportunity has sometimes past and you will […]

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Raceing

I would like to buy a used Albacore that has all the gear and has a history of being a competitive winning boat for my grand daughter. Ken

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BFD

“Is it possible you are advocating being OCS provided you’re not caught?” No.

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BFD, etc.

T.H. Any reading into, implication or accusation in this thread is not coming from me. I asked Pete, in the first part, to clarify what point he is attempting to […]

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