Island Bay Yacht Club
76 Yacht Club Road
Springfield, Illinois
Saturday February 28, 2009
1:30-4:30PM
Dave Perry of Southport, CT, is perhaps best known for his book “Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing” in which he translates the racing rules into clear tips for the everyday sailor. First published in 1985, the book has brought Dave and his advice into the homes of countless sailors in the U.S. and around the world. For those sailors who have been lucky enough to ever attend one of Dave's many talks, his animated explanations of the racing rules of sailing have probably inspired you to improve your skills. For those sailors who might have raced against Dave on the water, you might not feel as lucky, as Dave probably took your number-one spot on the starting line, around the weather mark, and on the finish line. Over the years, Dave has accumulated a number of regatta titles. His sailing career spans a few decades. His trophy case - if he actually had one - would be packed, having won numerous local, regional, national and international regattas (he recently qualified to represent the USA at the ISAF Nation's Cup). But Dave is more than a guy who's just passionate about racing a sailboat around the buoys. Dave has found his calling within the sailing industry. But unlike most sailors who have become boat builders or sailmakers, Dave is in a league of his own - he gets to talk about sailing for a living! He is a popular speaker on the Mount Gay Rum Speaker Series circuit and will be an instructor for the US SAILING Racing Rules Seminars presented by North U in 2009. He continues to work with the US SAILING Appeals Committee - of which he is now the chairman. Dave's easy-to-understand explanations of the racing rules and his ability to explain and clarify tactics on the water continue to help bring many sailors into the sport.
Please join us for an afternoon session with Dave Perry to discuss 2009-2012 changes in the Racing Rules of Sailing and for an exciting interactive discussion.
Tickets: 18 and over - $10.00, Under 18 - $5.00
Please call Island Bay Yacht Club at 529-5418 to make your reservations.