Birmingham Sailing Club
Learning to Sail on Lake Logan Martin
Racing Seminars
To promote the sport of sailboat racing, Birmingham Sailing Club conducts seminars to improve the racing skills of its members and guests. When new seminars are planned, details will be posted on this page. Please check back from time to time for information about current and upcoming events.
Upcoming Seminars:Harry Reich is conducting a series of Race Committee training sessions at the club this year. The sessions will last approximately one hour and will be conducted at the RC boat dock. Among the topics covered are:
- Responsibilities of each member of the race committee
- The starting sequence
- Use of signal flags
- Recording participants, starters, and finishes
- Proper safety and rescue procedures
All club members are encouraged to attend one of these sessions so that the club can maintain its reputation for high quality racing.
Check the home page for information about upcoming dates.
Past Seminars:
Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012 - February 21 2009
Earlier this year the club conducted a seminar on the Racing Rules of Sailing taught by BSC member Mike Neilson. The club usually conducts a rules seminar every four years to keep members updated when the rules are revised.
Third Thursdays - Summer 2008
In 2008 the club conducted a series of racing seminars taught by the club's top racers. These seminars were designed to improve the racing skills of everyone from rank beginners who have just learned to sail, to experienced club racers. The seminar took racers around the race course from the perspective of the rules, the strategy, and the tactics.
On the Water with Greg Fisher - April 22 2007
Greg Fisher, a North Sails representative and holder of numerous National and North American titles in Thistles, Scots, J/22s and Snipes, is a friend of the club and has conducted seminars at the club over the years. In 2007 Greg conducted a tuning seminar and on-the-water coaching session. Greg provided sailors with on the water observations and feedback. Back on shore he reviewed photos and video to illustrate proper sail trim as well as racing tactics. The lessons learned were priceless to those who attended.
In 2006 Greg taught a classroom session on sail trim and other go-fast techniques.
Suggestions and comments are welcomed.
BSC Contact: Jack Rogers - photo - (205.979.1831 [h]) or education@birminghamsailingclub.org
