The seminar will feature an expert guest speaker, Jim Colgrove, sharing valuable insights, with time for Q&A and networking. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from the best and connect with fellow sailing enthusiasts!
Topics:
- Sailboat and sail tuning
- Sail trimming
- Come with questions!
Location: Elks Lodge – 711 Jenifer Street, Madison, WI 53703
AGENDA
- 6:00 PM – Social Hour
- Great opportunity to connect with fellow Madison Area Sailors
- The seminar room is set up for dining. A full menu is available for food and refreshments.
- Please come early to eat and order by 6:45 PM at the latest so you can eat and enjoy the seminar which begins at 7:00PM.
- 7:00PM – Learning Session
- 8:00PM – Q&A
Thanks so much to all of you who joined us for our first Winter Sailing Seminar of 2025! We had a great turnout and looking forward to another very successful session on March 20th!! Thanks so much to our Guest Speaker, Dave Gorwitz!!
The Seminar Topics for the March 20th session will focus on Sailing Rule 18:
- Understand Rule 18 and how racing rules can be applied to your racing tactics
- Giving each other Mark-Room when approaching a Mark on the same side
- How Rule 18 applies when Boats are Overlapped
The seminar will feature an expert guest speaker, Dave Gorwitz, sharing valuable insights, with time for Q&A and networking. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from the best and connect with fellow sailing enthusiasts!
Location: Elks Lodge – 711 Jenifer Street, Madison, WI 53703
AGENDA
- 6:00 PM – Social Hour
- Great opportunity to connect with fellow Madison Area Sailors
- The seminar room is set up for dining. A full menu is available for food and refreshments.
- Please come early to eat and order by 6:45 PM at the latest so you can eat and enjoy the seminar which begins at 7:00PM.
- 7:00PM – Learning Session
- 8:00PM – Q&A
Join Us for the “Getting Back to Basics” Seminar Series!
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just starting out, this year’s seminar series is designed to help you sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Focused on foundational techniques, our “Getting Back to Basics” theme will cover essential topics that benefit sailors of all experience levels.
DATE: Thursday February 20th
Location: Elks Lodge – 711 Jennifer Street, Madison, WI 53703
Guest Speaker – Dave Gorwitz
This first seminar will focus on the Racing Rules of Sailing which will include key Strategy and Tactics. The following (3) books are where the majority of topics will be pulled from.
- Learn the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028, Dave Perry.
- Dave Perry’s 100 Best Rules Quizzes, 2025-2028.
- Winning in One Designs, Newly Released Edition, Dave Perry.
Schedule of Events
- 6:00 PM – Social Hour
- 7:00 PM – Learning Session
- 8:00 PM – Q&A
Stay tuned for details on the exciting guest speakers and topics coming your way!
This seminar series is sure to be an enriching experience for anyone looking to enhance their sailing skills. Mark your calendars and get ready to set sail with us!
