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US SAILING Caps Eventful Week at National Sailing Program Symposium
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Training and Community Sailing Awards Presented
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (February 2, 2011) - Major issues and topics relevant to sailing organizations around the country were discussed in detail and industry stand-outs were recognized at last week’s US SAILING National Sailing Program Symposium (NSPS), presented by LaserPerformance, at the Marriott Suites in Clearwater Beach, Fla. Over 270 sailors attended this 2011 edition of NSPS. One-third of the participants were first-time attendees.
NSPS is the premier event for sailing education in the United States, bringing together the very best people and resources in instruction, program operation, equipment and more. The five-day event was open to everyone from professionals to volunteers, and veterans to beginners. Program directors, school owners, instructors and industry professionals came to Clearwater Beach to learn, share and network with experts and colleagues alike.
A Few Highlights from NSPS:
- This year’s list of keynote speakers at NSPS included a number of noteworthy professionals, such as Larry Ledgerwood, corporate trainer and consultant; Joni Palmer, sailing program development expert; Kara Lavender Law, SEA Principal Investigator; Dieter Loibner, sailing media mogul; Rachael Miller, Rozalia Project founder; and Larry Johnson, business consultant and corporate culture expert.
- Breakout session and speaker topics included: Fleet ownership, web presence, branding, race management, creative programming, partnering with local schools, environmental lessons, social media, youth retention, powerboating, fundraising, sailors with disabilities, match racing, development and management of volunteers, coaching tips, and more.
- Courses and certification opportunities at NSPS included: Powerboat Instructor Course; US SAILING Club Certification for Race Officers of Judges; and Cold Water Immersion Survival and Rescue, Recover, Rewarm Course
- Captain Joe Prosser Award for Quality and Safety in Instructor Training
Community Boating, Inc. / Boston, Mass.
- The "Ginny" Award for Service and Support to Sail Training
Larry Ledgerwood / OCSC - San Francisco Bay Sailing School / Walnut Creek, Calif.
- Marty Luray Award for Contributions to Further Public Access Sailing
Marcel Beaudin / Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center / South Burlington, Vt.
- Outstanding Director of a New Program
Buster Pike / Park City Sailing Association / Park City, Utah
- Creative Innovation in Sailing Programming
Lacey Todd / Treasure Island Sailing Center / San Francisco, Calif.
- Outstanding Director of a Seasonal Program
Amy Lyons / Community Boating, Inc. / Boston, Mass.
- Excellence in Instruction
Greg Simon / Madison Sailing Center / Waunakee, Wis.
- Outstanding Contributions to the Development of Community Sailing
Dennis Peck / Charlotte Harbor Community Sailing Center / Port Charlotte, Fla.
- Outstanding Outreach and Inclusion
Marina del Rey Community Boating Council / Redondo Beach, Calif.
Community Boating, Inc. / Boston, Mass.
- Outstanding Seasonal Program
Nantucket Community Sailing / Nantucket, Mass.
- Outstanding Organizational Support
Michael McGrory / SUNY Maritime College / Bronx, N.Y.
- More than 10 Years of Hallmark Performance
Sail Newport / Newport, R.I.
- Outstanding Program for Disabled Sailors
Piers Park Sailing Center / Boston, Mass.
- Outstanding Leadership
Tom Moore / Community Boating, Inc. / Boston, Mass.
Please click on the following link to submit a nomination for the 2011 Training and Community Sailing Awards: http://training.ussailing.org/ProgramMgmt/Awards.htm
To learn more about US SAILING’ 2011 National Sailing Program Symposium, visit the event website at http://training.ussailing.org/ProgramMgmt/NSPS/NSPS2011.htm.
About the National Sailing Programs Symposium
First created in 1983 and held annually since, US SAILING’s National Sailing Programs Symposium has, over the years, brought together thousands of sailing program organizers. Presented by LaserPerformance, this Symposium is an outstanding event for any sailing program organizer, with numerous educational seminars and workshops on the agenda. The purpose of this annual Symposium is for participants to network with other organizers and to share ideas on what it takes to run a successful sailing program.
About US SAILING
The United States Sailing Association (US SAILING), the national governing body for sailing, provides leadership, integrity, and growth for the sport in the United States. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, US SAILING is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. US SAILING offers training and education programs for instructors and race officials, supports a wide range of sailing organizations and communities, issues offshore rating certificates, and provides administration and oversight of competitive sailing across the country, including National Championships and the US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics. For more information, please visit www.ussailing.org.
About LaserPerformance
LaserPerformance formally Vanguard Sailboats has a long history of providing benefits and support to US SAILING, its members, events, and programs. Today, LaserPerformance has the role of official sponsor of the US Youth Championships, the U.S. Junior Women's Doublehanded Championship, the U.S. Junior Women's Singlehanded Championship, the U.S. Singlehanded Sailing Championship, the U.S. Junior Singlehanded and Doublehanded Championships, and the U.S. Team Racing Championship. LaserPerformance's commitment to supplying the boats and support for these events is what helps to ensure high caliber competition at these Championships. Many of the world's most popular dinghies are built by LaserPerformance. Boats being supplied to US SAILING Championships are the Laser, the Laser Radial, and the Vanguard 15. For more information on LaserPerformance, call 401-683-0960 or visit their web site at www.laserperformance.com.
First created in 1983 and held annually since, US SAILING’s National Sailing Programs Symposium has, over the years, brought together thousands of sailing program organizers. Presented by LaserPerformance, this Symposium is an outstanding event for any sailing program organizer, with numerous educational seminars and workshops on the agenda. The purpose of this annual Symposium is for participants to network with other organizers and to share ideas on what it takes to run a successful sailing program.
About US SAILING
The United States Sailing Association (US SAILING), the national governing body for sailing, provides leadership, integrity, and growth for the sport in the United States. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, US SAILING is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. US SAILING offers training and education programs for instructors and race officials, supports a wide range of sailing organizations and communities, issues offshore rating certificates, and provides administration and oversight of competitive sailing across the country, including National Championships and the US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics. For more information, please visit www.ussailing.org.
About LaserPerformance
LaserPerformance formally Vanguard Sailboats has a long history of providing benefits and support to US SAILING, its members, events, and programs. Today, LaserPerformance has the role of official sponsor of the US Youth Championships, the U.S. Junior Women's Doublehanded Championship, the U.S. Junior Women's Singlehanded Championship, the U.S. Singlehanded Sailing Championship, the U.S. Junior Singlehanded and Doublehanded Championships, and the U.S. Team Racing Championship. LaserPerformance's commitment to supplying the boats and support for these events is what helps to ensure high caliber competition at these Championships. Many of the world's most popular dinghies are built by LaserPerformance. Boats being supplied to US SAILING Championships are the Laser, the Laser Radial, and the Vanguard 15. For more information on LaserPerformance, call 401-683-0960 or visit their web site at www.laserperformance.com.