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| ISAF - International Sailing Federation |
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The ISAF currently consists of 121 member nations who are its principle members, and responsible for the decision making process that governs the sailing world. |
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| The International Sailing Federation is the official voice of sailing. The ISAF has this to say about the organization, "The International Sailing Federation (as it is now called) is officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the governing authority for sailing world-wide. As such, the ISAF is responsible for promotion of the sport internationally, managing sailing at the Olympic Games, developing the International Yacht Racing Rules and Regulations for all sailing competitions and the training of judges, umpires and other administrators, the development of the sport around the world, as well as representing sailors in all matters concerning the sport." |
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| Rolex Middle Sea Race |
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The Rolex Middle Sea Race takes place in the heart of the Mediterranean and covers one of the most beautiful courses in the world. |
| www.rolexmiddlesearace.com |
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| The Rolex Middle Sea Race is a highly rated offshore classic, often mentioned in the same breath as the Rolex Fastnet, The Rolex Sydney - Hobart and Newport-Bermuda as a "must do" race. The Royal Malta Yacht Club and the Royal Ocean Racing Club co-founded the race in 1968 and 2003 will be the 24th Edition. Save for a break between 1984 and 1995 the event has been run annually attracting 25 -30 yachts. |
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| Royal Malta Yacht Club |
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The Club exists to encourage and provide facilities for the sport of yachting and related social activities. |
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| The date of the first establishment of the Royal Malta Yacht club has not been ascertained, although there are rumours as to the existence of a Yacht Club in Malta as far back as 1835. Malta is the home of the Rolex Middle Sea Race. The Royal Malta Yacht Club and the Royal Ocean Racing Club co-founded the race in 1968 and 2003 will be the 24th Edition. Save for a break between 1984 and 1995 the event has been run annually attracting 25 -30 yachts. |
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| OCSC Sailing - Inspire Confidence |
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OCSC Sailing attracts people who are interested in personal growth and new challenges, both for themselves and for others. |
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We teach sailing to enhance people's inextricable link to the ocean, to nature and to each other. People come to sail for many different reasons and with different levels of experience. Since our goal is to meet the range of needs within the sailing community, our services span from introductory lessons to corporate learning to global sailing adventures.
We have three docks with over 50 boats right on San Francisco Bay, a club room with stunning views, state-of-the-art classrooms, pro shop, gear rental, and professional service department – everything you need to serve your sailing needs. We're a playground for grownups, complete with boats, bonfires, barbecues and some of the most renowned sailing conditions in the world. |
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| Suggested Reading |
Sell Your Boat in 30 Days!
by Thomas Cook |
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Cook teaches techniques for accurately determining the actual market value of a boat and reveals which repairs and upgrades are worth doing and which are a waste of time and money. His advice concerning ad content and placement will maximize the number of prospective buyers while minimizing the expense of advertising. He also offers a variety of creative selling alternatives, including hiring a broker, donating the boat in exchange for a tax break, or putting it up for auction on the Internet. |
Publisher: Sheridan House (April 2004)
Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
Pages: 192 pages |
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Sell Your Boat in 30 Days! is the result of Thomas Cook's lifelong love of boats and his desire to help each one find the perfect home. This invaluable handbook guides readers through each step of the selling process, from preparing the boat and placing an ad to dealing with prospective buyers and completing the transaction.
This is an ideal guide for anyone who wants to sell his boat quickly, painlessly, and at a premium price. |
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Sailing For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies)
by JJ Isler and Peter Isler |
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If you don't know your port from your starboard, tacking from jibing, then you need to experience clear sailing with the Dummies. Whether you want to learn to sail or just talk like a sailor, Sailing for Dummies is your anchor to life on the water. This hands-on guide helps you chart a course to sailing success, from getting familiar with nautical terms and seamanship basics to setting sail, navigating, anchoring, and docking -- even riding out a storm. |
Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (June 6, 2006)
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1 inches
Pages: 432 |
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| "For Dummies® Books" strive to make a subject enjoyable to read, interesting and simple enough to understand so anyone can grasp the concept. In "Sailing For Dummies," J. J. Isler and Peter Isler accomplish just that: enjoyable, interesting and simple. This is a very basic text for the first 140 pages, then, for the remainder of the book, the Islers add to your foundational knowledge of sailing ending with subjects such as: sailboat racing, chartering and buying a boat. "Sailing For Dummies" is livened up by the use of cartoons, interesting quips and quotes and engaging icons found throughout the book in the margins. |
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Wind Strategy
by David Houghton and Fiona Campbell |
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Written especially for the racing sailor and shows how to predict the wind over the area of the racecourse, during the race, using simple "rules of thumb" which apply anywhere in the world. Now revised in full colour, and with detailed analyses of 25 major regatta venues including Valencia.
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Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (August 26, 2004)
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 0.4 inches
Pages: 128 pages |
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| David Houghton has been weather adviser to Britain’s Olympic, Admiral’s Cup, America’s Cup and Whitbread teams for over 30 years. His experience of meteorology, sailing and regatta venues is encyclopaedic. |
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