US SAILING's 2012 Speaker Series Program

What is the US SAILING Speaker Series?
The Speaker Series program was first created in 2005 as a grassroots, educational series delivering high quality seminars to cruising and racing sailors nationwide. Our speakers discuss a wide range of relevant sailing topics, from racing rules and tactics to cruising and sailing around the world. US Sailing will proivde a speaker and cocktail pary for your club and members. The cocktail party is provided by Old Pulteney and can take place before or after the speaking segment.

2012 Speaker Series Roster:
This year's list of expert speakers includes US SAILING President Gary Jobson, US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics Women's Match Racing Coach and rules expert Dave Perry, American offshore sailing icon Rich Wilson, race officer Peter Reggio, professional photographer Onne van der Wal, Paralympic Sailing Gold Medalist Marureen McKinnon-Tucker.

How to host a Speaker Series event:
US SAILING is accepting applications from clubs that would like to host an event in 2012. US SAILING will work with your club to find the right speaker for your club's audience. US SAILING will help you organize and promote an event at your club or organization. If you would like to host an event or for more information on the program, please contact US SAILING's Marketing Manager Brian Welsh.

2012 Speaker Series Schedule

Date	Club	Location	Contact	Speaker	Details
03/16/12	Capital Yacht Club	Washington D.C.	Brian NcNally	Chris Petracco
04/20/12	Hyannis Yacht Club	Hyannis, MA	Wes Richardson	Rich Wilson
10/13/12	Buffalo Yacht Club	BYC	Peter Johnson	Peter Reggio