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	Spring 1998 ISSA Newsletter - Index

Report from the Annual General Meeting
President's Message
The matter of Eighth Grade Sailors Again
Officers Elected at AGM
Pat Healy can help - available for clinics
District Reports - see what's going on in your District
On ISSA Courses - recent race results
Everyone's a Coach - thoughts from Larry White
Now Hear This.... - bits and pieces of general information
Ooching and Hunting - some thoughts on these topics
Allocations for the 1998 Championships - final allocations
Districts by State - a list of which States are in which Districts
1998 National Championships - preliminary race information and contact information
Needed: Nominees for the Bullivant Trophy - the ISSA Sportsmanship Trophy
ISSA Web Site seeks Coaching Tips - coaches...submit you coaching tips
Classified Ads - including employment opportunities
ISSA Newsletter Advertising - information if you want to advertise
ISSA Board of Directors - the current Board
ISSA Mailing List - want to be on the ISSA mailing list?

MEMBERS HEAR ISSA IN SOLID SHAPE AT AGM [back to Index]

ISSA members attending the 1998 annual meeting received the news that the growth of school sailing nationwide is again exceeding expectations. More than 200 schools are anticipated to be members by the end of the current school year in June. The growth reflects the renewal rate in school memberships as well as new schools joining. Much of the credit for the growth can be traced to the increase in league and regional competition as schools get involved, sometimes with but a single sailor or crew who provide a nucleus for organization of a whole team.

To keep up with this expansion the members heard that ISSA has been working hard at efforts to improve coaching, including ethical conduct, among member schools.

The annual meeting of members was held March 7 at the Newport YC, Newport, RI.

In keeping with the growth in membership, both by schools and individuals, ISSA remains in solid financial shape. Day to day expenses are covered largely by dues while ISSA has been successful in securing separate funding for such projects as booklets, communications, coaching seminars, promotion including a video production, and sportsmanship awards. USSF grant partially supports the costs of travel for school teams racing in regattas abroad.

Two issues in particular created lively discussion among the members at the meeting. One was the combining of the Cressy regatta at the same venue as the collegiate singlehanded championship in order to take advantage of an offer by Vanguard to provide 32 Lasers at a joint venue starting in the Fall of 1999 (the 2000 championship). The other was reconsideration of the ISSA Procedural Rule limiting participation in championships to students from the 9th through 12th grades (see sidebar).

The discussion of the Cressy consisted to two parts: whether the move to the Fall was wise and, if left in the Fall and using the joint fleet, whether the 32 boats should be divided into two fleets, 16 with full rigs and 16 with the Radial rig with the sailors assigned to each by weight or gender.

The members reaffirmed that the Cressy should be moved to the Fall not just because it would take advantage of the possibility of the joint fleet but because a Fall championship would help free the crowded Spring schedule and permit sailors to compete in both the Cressy and the Mallory. Against the argument that some schools will not permit students to sail two seasons, thus reducing participation, was the offsetting claim that a second season championship might attract sailors unable or unwilling to sail in the Spring. The discussion ended with the observation that if a Fall Cressy proved unsuccessful, it could always return to the Spring, although few voiced the belief that it would not be successful.

The members agreed that in principle a combined venue and fleet with the colleges with the two regattas a week or so apart had much merit. Whether the Cressy format should be one or two fleets and, if two, how it should be divided, was an issue that was left to be resolved when and if the colleges accept the offer of a joint venue and after further input from ISSA districts.

Sailing in two fleets could have real advantages. Both lighter and heavier weight sailors could compete equitably.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE [back to Index]

As we verify our mailing list with this issue, now is the time to renew your support of school sailing. Please use the coupon on page 11 of this newsletter. Schools which have not yet rejoined for this school year or are joining for the first time, please contact your district director; their names and phone numbers are listed below. We are growing, and there are no constraints on membership. Our only goal is to meet the expectations of young sailors for fun and friendship, and the challenge of sailing and racing.

In this year we pass a milestone in the retirement of two Board members who, between them, have served school sailing for about three quarters of a century. Jeff Spranger has been with IYRA/ISYRA/ISSA since the late 1950s when, as a teacher and coach, he got school sailing out of keelboats and into dinghies, serving in every capacity including President (1980-1986) and most recently as Secretary and editor of the newsletter. Jeff's love of young people and dedication to sailing as a life-teacher have kept him involved actively and effectively. His voluntary retirement from the BOD is to make room for a new generation of people who share his beliefs. He will continue to edit this newsletter and intends to help us prepare a history of school sailing to coincide with our 70th birthday. In the last few years his wife, Betsy McClintock, has shared his labors in service to young sailors. We won't miss them because they are not going away.

Toby Baker is also voluntarily leaving the Board, having served over 30 years in every capacity including President (1970-1980), the first of those years acting for President Alexander Ogilby, who was on an extended sabbatical. Toby's career at Taft and Tabor leaves an indelible mark on school sailing in the quality of the teams he has coached and in the exceptional character of the sailors whose lives he has touched. His dedication to team racing as a discipline best suited to the constructive development of character is well recognized in the sport at large and within ISSA in dedicating our Team Racing Nationals to him with the Baker Trophy. Toby will continue to serve as a trusted advisor and "designated thorn in our side," as he likes to put it.

So we won't lose Jeff and Toby's great knowledge and dedication, which is to the benefit of our sailors.

And I won't miss them because they won't be gone.

There's a great Spring sailing season ahead; have some fun with it.

Larry White, President

THE MATTER OF EIGHTH GRADER SAILORS - AGAIN [back to Index]

Several years ago ISSA decided not to allow school sailors below the 9th grade to compete in its championships even though they might attend the same school as their older teammates. At the urging of several voices, notably MidAtlantic SSA, ISSA members at their annual meeting reconsidered the 9th grade lower limit, an issue further complicated by some schools wanting to use young sailors from separate "feeder schools" to represent high schools as sailing team members.

The members clearly were firm in their belief that team members not attending the school they would represent are not eligible. If a feeder school is apart from the high school, its students may not sail for the high school team in ISSA championships regardless of their possible eligibility to compete in other sports.

The discussion of 8th graders who may be attending the same school they would sail for was more protracted. Supporters of each side presented issue their views at length. At the heart of the matter is that some schools believe they need their 8th graders to be able to float a complete team, that some 8th graders can compete on other high school athletic teams, and that allowing 8th graders to sail is in keeping with ISSA mission to encourage participation.

Opposing that view is that many schools do not have an 8th grade, putting them at a disadvantage especially in having light air crews, and that 8th grades are apt to lack the maturity to compete with older sailors and safely sail performance boats as well as handle the demands of attending distant events. One telling argument was simply that ISSA has to have some lower limit and, given the traditional structure of secondary education in the US, making the cut-off at the 9th grade seems the fairest and most practical.

In response to a motion, the 9th grade eligibility was approved 10 votes to two. At the same time it was noted that in any district regatta 8th graders can be made eligible simply by modifying the ISSA procedural rule in the notice of race. Note too that for the 1998 championships this Spring the use of 8th graders will be allowed.

EIGHTH GRADERS CAN RACE THIS SPRING: The 1997-2000 ISSA Procedural Rules require that, to be eligible to race, a school sailor must be in the 9th grade or higher. However, for the Spring of 1998, 8th graders will be allowed to race in the Nationals.

REPORTS FROM THE DISTRICTS[back to Index]

NORTHWEST ISA Director John DeMeyer reports that dates are set for NWISA championships: the singlehanded championship and Cressy qualifier at Mt. Baker in Lasers April 17; the doublehanded championship and Mallory Qualifier at Mt. Baker April 18 in Laser 2s; and the team racing championship and qualifier for the Baker at Sequim Bay May 3-4 in Lidos. In addition, each school sets up their own dual and three-way regattas. NWISA has also scheduled two clinics: a single- and doublehanded clinic and racing at Mt. Baker Sail and Row on Lake Washington in Lasers and Laser 2s March 14 and a team racing clinic and races in 420s at the Seattle YC March 29.

John is hoping for as many as 20 schools to sign on as members of NWISA this spring, reflecting superb potential growth.

SOUTH ATLANTIC ISA Director Jim Casesa's hard work in developing school sailing in Georgia and South Carolina seems to be paying off as he reports three or four "really interested" schools in the area between the established interest in North Carolina and Florida.

MID-ATLANTIC SSA According to Director Bill Schneider the dates are set for the MASSA championships/qualifiers: May 2 for the doublehanded and May 3 for the singlehanded, both at the US Naval Academy. In addition, there are regattas scheduled as of mid-March: March 21 doublehanded at Washington College; April 4 doublehanded and BYOB Lasers at the Annapolis YC; April 19 doublehanded at Severn Sailing Association; April 25 doublehanded at Salisbury State U; the New Jersey Laser Regatta April 26 BYOB Laser Radials; May 16 doublehanded at Port Jefferson HS (Setauket YC) and May 17 doublehanded at Stoneybrook School (Setauket YC). MASSA is also host to intersectional regattas March 29 doublehanded at SUNY-Maritime Academy and April 11 doublehanded at US Maritime Academy. Half the berths at these two events are open to sailors from other districts.

Bill reports that 4-5 schools are interested in qualifying for the single MASSA berth in the Baker team racing championship and MASSA is working on a site and date for eliminations. MASSA also would like to cash in on its passing on its Baker berths in past years by receiving an additional berth for the 1998 Baker. He is also urging singlehanded sailors to compete in as many singlehanded events as possible because, as the number of sailors exceeds the available boats for eliminations, MASSA will assign slots based on results of pre-elimination events.

Sign-ups for regattas will be based on current district rankings, the top school picks first, the second next and so on until all have picked as many regattas as they wish to attend. MASSA also adopted a measure to curb absenteeism at district regattas. A team that does not participate in a regatta for which it signed up and fails to notify the Director 10 days in advance or find an alternative school on the web-site (or if no alternative can attend, any other member team) will lose an initial sign-up round for each missed regatta in the sign-up for the next season. When the number of boats is limited, participating schools will also be selected based on current ranking.

MASSA will also award trophies for both Spring and Fall doublehanded championships. The singlehanded championship regattas, with the exception of one Spring regatta, will be held in the Fall.

At its annual meeting at the Severn Sailing Association February 28 MASSA voted to allow 8th graders to sail in district regattas except championships. A motion to permit 7th graders to compete was unanimously defeated. The members also voted to use the same Laser rig in the district eliminations as will be used in the national championship.

PACIFIC COAST ISA With only one of the four district regattas left to be sailed before the PCISA championship for the Wakeman Trophy at San Francisco YC April 18-19, Point Loma HS and Newport Harbor HS are tied for first in the standings with Torrey Pine HS close behind in third and San Marcos HS, Corona Del Mar, Marin Academy, and Redwood HS at the top of the eligible 29 member schools. The combination of the four regattas counts 40% and the results of the Wakeman the remaining 60%, so at least 10-12 teams still have a shot at the four PCISA berths for the Mallory championship.

For results of the Cardinal Regatta, see ON ISSA RACE COURSES.

The PCISA Singlehanded Championship and qualifier for the Cressy Regatta is scheduled for April 11 at the US SAILING Center in Long Beach in BYOB Lasers. All PCISA member school are eligible and may enter as many team members are they wish. The hope is to get in five races with three required for the event to constitute the championship. PCISA will run its Baker Eliminations April 25-26 at the Navy YC in Coronado, the same site as it will be hosting the 1998 Baker national team championship May 23-24.

As of early March PCISA had 45 member schools: 25 in Southern California, 16 in Northern California, and five in Hawaii.

MIDWEST ISA Chris Mitchell, reporting for MWISA, is hoping for as many as 24 member schools by the start of the Spring sailing season. This includes as many as five from Minnesota. She notes the potential growth in inland Wisconsin if a way can be found to tap that potential.

The dates for the MWISA championships/qualifiers have been set: The Mallory and Cressy qualifiers will be April 25-26 co-hosted by Chicago and Columbia Yacht Clubs and sailed in Monroe Harbor. The Baker will be immediately after the double and singlehanded elims if possible or on May 2 at a venue TBA.

Lake Minnetonka will hold an open doublehanded regatta for the lake Minnetonka High School Championship in 420s this Spring.

Discussion is underway in preparation for MWISA's role as host for the 1999 Mallory regatta.

SOUTHEAST ISA Expectations are for 12-15 school members this spring in the SEISA as interest in school sailing continues to increase in this district. Director Robin Rafferty reports that Houston is ready to host the 1999 Cressy next Fall, the first time that event moves from the Spring to the Fall season.

Robin wishes ISSA sponsor an All-Girls Championship and offered SEISA as the host district for the inaugural regatta plus securing funding and a trophy. At the annual ISSA meeting of members the proposed event was not accepted as a national championship but SEISA was urged to organize and host an open event for women.

For results of SEISA's Mallory and Cressy qualifiers, see ON ISSA RACE COURSES.

NEW ENGLAND SSA NESSA President Roger Rawlings has preparations for the NESSA-hosted Mallory and Cressy regattas virtually complete. The two national championships will be sailed May 9-10 (with a practice day May 8) at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT.

NESSA has 64 member schools as the Spring sailing season begins, up more than 10% from the 1997-1998 roster. The continued growth does create some problems with the district championships, but they are problems NESSA is finding ways to solve with pre-qualifiers.

NESSA joins MASSA in the two intersectional regattas this Spring at SUNY-Maritime March 29 and at the US Maritime Academy April 11, events that have proven popular with the sailors from both districts as each district is assured of half the berths for the two-division doublehanded events.

ON ISSA RACE COURSES[back to Index]

JESUIT HS QUALIFIES FOR CRESSY, MALLORY: Marcel Marquette of Jesuit HS of New Orleans won the Cressy elimination and qualifies as the SEISA entry in the Cressy regatta, defeating nine rivals in the qualifying event sailed at Southern YC February 28. Marquette easily topped runner up Ben Montgomery of Isadore Newman School and Anthony Hudson of Archbishop Rummel HS in third. On the same weekend Jesuit HS earned the SEISA slot in the Mallory doublehanded fleet championship, defeating Mt. Carmel Academy and St. Stanislaus College Prep School which were tied for second.

NEWPORT HARBOR HS WINS CARDINAL REGATTA: The perennial powerhouse sailing team of Newport Harbor HS, locked in a tight fight with Pt. Loma HS for the overall lead in PCISA standings, finished first in the annual Cardinal Regatta sailed at Sequoia YC, co-host with Stanford U, February 28-March 1. NHHS was led by its A Division crew of Brian Bissell/Alison Hill that was overall low-point crew for the regatta with six firsts in the 12 races. The NHHS B Division crew of Scott Hogan/Cryssa Byers was the Division B low-point crew with four firsts as they combined with their A Division to virtually halve the score of runner-up Pt. Loma. The NHHS JV crew had the point total for third. However, for PCISA standings Torrey Pines HS was scored as third and steadily improving Marin Academy, fourth. In all, 26 teams, including four JV crews, competed.

SOUTH ATLANTIC SAILS REGIONAL QUALIFIERS: SAISA managed to get in 36 races, two rotations, in its regional Mallory qualifying regatta sailed March 7-8 at Ransom-Everglades School in 420s. Palmetto HS of Miami, runner up in the 1997 Mallory national championship, topped the nine-school event and its A Division skipper Trevor Gaffney took low point honors. Gaffney and B Division skipper Jimmy Cacace between them had 13 first places. In second place was MAST Academy of Miami, led by B Division and overall low point winner Andrew Blom with 10 firsts and no finish lower than fifth. Close behind MAST was Lakewood HS of St. Petersburg as the third qualifier.

In the Cressy qualifier sailed the same weekend Sean Doyle of St. Petersburg HS sailed the nine race Laser series with nine first places, amply demonstrating he is ready to succeed 1997 Cressy winner Brad Funk as another SAISA singlehanded world beater. Jacek Weiliecki of Clearwater Central Catholic HS was second in the nine-school fleet.

Winds for Saturday were 20+, a bit less the next day.

NOW HEAR THIS…[back to Index]

If you missed Coast Guard Sailing Coach Bill Healy's article on sailing at the National's site on the Thames River in our Winter newsletter, you can pick it up on our Website at http://highschoolsailingusa.org. VP Roy Williams is our Webmaster.

The Southeast district, well, the Gulf Coast actually, has proposed an all-girl singlehanded championship as did the South Atlantic district a couple of years ago. In both cases the Board of Directors felt that another championship was inappropriate at this time and asked South Atlantic to host an open Laser Radial regatta for sailors of both genders. This regatta has steadily grown. The new event has been authorized to be for girls only, but as an open event, not a championship. Further details are being worked out.

The merger of our singlehanded championship with the college singlehandeds at the same venue and with the same boats but a week earlier or later opens the possibility of revising our singlehandeds into two weight or gender oriented events, 16 boats in each fleet or Radial and full-rigged Lasers. That decision has yet to be made, so if you have any reaction, let us know.

In the meantime, the 1999 Cressy (singlehanded nationals) is still scheduled for Houston in the fall of 1998, exact dates in late October-early Novemeber to be announced. The Cressy will be in Laser radials, 30 boats supplied by Vanguard Sailboats. District allocations will be based on 1997-1998 paid memberships as of the end of the current school year (June).

VP Roy Williams is developing the High School Module in the new US SAILING Level III Coaching Course. That module will be offered by ISSA separately from the full Level III Course. This is in addition to Pat Healy's tour. Further details will be forethcoming. The ISSA course should be available by this Fall.

Roy is also working on a second printing and revision of the ISSA Coaching Manual. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please tell him by fax at (401)-846-0884 or by e-mail at Roy_Williams@stgeorges.edu OR rwllan@ aol.com.

We'd like to publish more and better regatta results, and other news from the districts as well. To do that, the editors need complete results with full names of skippers and crews, weather conditions, and highlights. And we would like photos - color or black and white.

Did you notice all the school sailors in some recent hot events? The Team Racing Worlds winning team USA included virtually all former school sailors, many from Tabor and led by ISSA Board member Josh Adams - who will be one of the judges at our Baker Trophy Championship this year. At theISAF Worlds in Dubai, former Cressy winners John Torgerson and Brett Davis finished well up in the Laser Gold Fleet while Whitney Connor skippered in Women's 470s; her crew, Liz Kratzig, is coaching the Brunswick School Sailing Team this Spring. Jon Farrar crewed for Larry Suter in Open 470s near the top of the Silver Fleet. Former Midwest ISA Director Jim Elvart crewed for Peter Katcha in the Open 470 Gold Fleet. Danielle Brennan was well up in the Women's Singlehanded Fleet.

1998 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS[back to Index]

FLEET CHAMPIONSHIP for the MALLORY TROPHY

HOST: NEW ENGLAND SSA

SITE: US COAST GUARD ACADEMY, New London, CT

DATE: MAY 8-10

TEAMS: 20 DOUBLEHANDED CREWS each representing an ISSA-member school and sailing in two divisions. Minimum of four; maximum of eight and accompanied by a designated adult team leader recognized by the school

QUALIFICATION: Selected by district elimination and designated as that district's representatives

BOATS: Collegiate 420s and CFJs provided by USCGA

CONTACT: Roger Rawlings, President NESSA, 12 Porter Street, Box 170, Lakeville, CT 06039

Tel: 860-435-3020 (D) 860-435-9479 (E) Fax: 860-435-0327 e-mail: rawlings@snet.net

SINGLEHANDED CHAMPIONSHIP for the CRESSY TROPHY

HOST: NEW ENGLAND SSA

SITE: US COAST GUARD ACADEMY, New London, CT

DATE: MAY 8-10

TEAMS: 30 SINGLEHANDED SAILORS each representing an ISSA-member school and sailing in one division and accompanied by by a designated adult team leader recognized by the school

BOATS: Lasers with full rigs provided by USCGA and Vanguard Sailboats

QUALIFICATION: Selected by district elimination and designated as that district's representatives

CONTACT: Roger Rawlings, President NESSA, 12 Porter Street, Box 170, Lakeville, CT 06039

Tel: 860-435-3020 (D) 860-435-9479 (E) Fax: 860-435-0327 e-mail: rawlings@snet.net

TEAM RACING CHAMPIONSHIP for the BAKER TROPHY

HOST: PACIFIC COAST ISA

SITE: NAVY YACHT CLUB, Coronado, CA

DATE: MAY 23-24

TEAMS: 12 THREE-BOAT TEAMS WITH DOUBLEHANDED CREWS, minimum of six and maximum of 9, each team representing an ISSA-member school and sailing a qualifying rotation and semi-final and final rounds

BOATS: Collegiate CFJs provided

QUALIFICATION: Selected by district elimination and designated as that district's representatives

CONTACT: Bill Maxam

Tel: 619-220-8666 Fax: 619-220-8788

NEEDED: YOUR NOMINEES FOR THE BULLIVANT TROPHY[back to Index]

ISSA has its own award for sportsmanship, the Bullivant Bowl. Do you know a school sailor or even a whole school team that you feel exemplifies outstanding sportsmanship? An "unsung hero," a sailor who has unquestioned integrity on or off the race course, a sailor who performs a single courageous and selfless act on behalf of his or her fellow sailors, or someone who both teammates and rivals see as an example of the best traditions of the sport? Or perhaps a team or crew who together set an example of grace whether winning or losing?

Each year at the end of the Spring each ISSA District nominates its most worthy individual, crew, or team for the Bullivant Trophy. Those nominations can come from recommendations from member schools, from coaches, regatta juries, and from individual school sailors. Nominations may be the result of sportsmanship in practices, district and local regattas, or national championships.

An ISSA committee weighs the nominations and announces the winner of the Bullivant Trophy as soon as possible after the conclusion of the spring season. Keeper trophies are presented to the Bullivant winner(s) in memory of Ted King, the later ISSA Vice president and overseer of the Bullivant Trophy award. District nominees are also recognized by their own districts.

To all coaches and sailors: keep your eyes open. If you are struck by a notable example of sportsmanship in any school program or regatta, please bring it to the attention of your District Director. Give him the details, preferably in writing. You may use the form below. The Bullivant Trophy is an ISSA award. But in reality it is your award by which the tradition of good sportsmanship and fair sailing so typical of competitive sailing continues to be encouraged to the benefit of all of us.

CLASSIFIED ADS[back to Index]

Readers of the ISSA Newsletter are invited to send one-time ads for our classified section. They must be of interest to school sailors, coaches, advisors, etc. and will be edited for brevity. Classifieds can be used to find or sell boats, give learning opportunities for school sailors, and offer sailing instructor employment. There is no cost to members for Classifieds. For all others, the cost is $25.00 pre-paid per issue.

SIX 1989 VANGUARD COLLEGIATE CFJs including sails for sale in Rhode Island. Used in collegiate racing program (not for instructional or recreational programs). Very good condition, well maintained and stored by full-time sailing director. Call Brad at 401-539-9000 daytime

INSTRUCTORS: Sailing/water skiing. Top Maine children's camps offering Sunfish & Master Crafts. Contact Richard Krasker, 951 Woodchester Drive, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167

SAILING INSTRUCTOR: Camp Towanda is seeking mature, responsible, enthusiastic sailing staff for Summer program. in beautiful Pocono Mountains of PA. Teach campers 7-15 on private lake. Competitive salary, room and board included. Great opportunity for aspiring coaches. Contact: 800-923-CAMP or E-mail towanda@intercamp.com

SAILING DIRECTOR & INSTRUCTORS WANTED: Come to Maine for the summer! Co-ed residential summer camp seeks Sailing Director and sailing Instructors. Situated on beautiful three-mile lake. Excellent equipment includes Hobie-Cats, Vanguard 420, Lasers, Sunfish. US SAILING-affiliated program. Salary, room, board, and travel included. June-August. Call 888-laurel-1 or complete application on-line at www.camplaurel.com

ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM: THE RACE STARTER is a battery-powered automatic race starting clock and horn signal providing up to 40 3-minute sequences or 200 10-minute sequences per battery charge. Boxed in waterproof container with two separate trumpet horns. ECOH SYSTEMS, Ollie Wallock, 413-782-8431

INSTRUCTORS FOR CALIFORNIA GIRL SCOUT CAMP: The Girl Scout Council of Orange County is looking for a waterfront staff, over 18 and enthusiastic, for its resident camp in the San Jacinto Mountains, offering competitive salaries, time off, workmen's compensation, and great opportunities. Contact: Girl Scout Council of Orange County, Margie Haupt, at 714-979-7900, Ext. 353; e-mail gscoc@juno.com

SAILING MASTER/CLUB MANAGER: Barnstable Yacht Club on Cape Cod is looking for a Sailing Master/Club Manager for the 1998 season. Contact: Peter Hutton, 86 Willow Street, Yarmouth Port, MA; Tel. 508-362-4982; Fax 508-363-1125

TEACH SAILING IN DENVER: Community Sailing of Colorado, a youth sailing program, is looking for two enthusiastic sailing instructors for the summer of 1998. Kids start in Sunfish, then move up to higher performance. Fun work; low pay. Strong sailing/teaching skills required; Red Cross or US SAILING certification desired. Contact: Steve Frank, PO Box 102613, Denver, CO 80250-2613; Tel. 803-757-7718

SAILING INSTRUCTORS: For the junior program at North Cove Yacht Club in Old Saybrook, CT. Contact: Brian Ramirez, Tel. 860-388-4257

TEACH SAILING IN UK: There are opportunities for young sailors, especially recent college grads to teach team racing and work within boarding school environment as well as sail in UK competitive winter sailing program and team race at top UK events. Contact: Bruce Hebbert: hebbert@ email.msn.com

SAILING DIRECTOR: BOOTHBAY HARBOR YC, MAINE: Experienced male of female at least 25 years old to direct sailing program for ages 8 through adult with a staff of six. Boats include Turnabouts, 10 new 420s and J-22s. Housing a possibility. Contact: Susan Miller, PO Box 280, South Freeport, ME 04078, Tel.207-865-3676