2009 LMSRF YEARBOOK
Click the above image to be directed to
the Members Only page and access
to the 2009 LMSRF Yearbook.
This is available for 2009 Members only. Your password is the email address
provided to the LMSRF office on your application (case sensitive).
Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation
1st Annual Survey Results
LMSRF has compiled the results of the 1st Annual Survey including all of the essay answers (minus the ones that weren't "G" rated) and has them available for all Lake Michigan Sailors to review. We especially encourage all Organizing Authorities to listen to what the Sailors want. By responding to the needs of your customers, your events may grow and provide better satisfaction for all concerned.
Read the full results at: http://www.lmsrf.org/survey_2009/survey_2009.htm
As a reward for completing the survey, 2 sailors out of 133 who provided their names in a random drawing have won free memberships in LMSRF for the 2009 season. Congratulations Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation Members:
Jon Fischer
Paul Murray
Sincerely,
Donald Thinschmidt
LMSRF Commodore
LMSRF presented successful Racing Rules Seminar at Crowleys Yachtapalooza
On March 21, 2009 Crowleys Yacht Yard hosted the Yachtapalooza and asked LMSRF to present the Changes to the Racing Rules of Sailing in 2009. Dr. L. Warwick Coppleson Senior Judge and Glenn T. McCarthy, JPYC Chief Judge presented a slide show working through the changes primarily to Rules 18, 19 and 20. In two hours, the audience of 50 had good exchange and are better prepared for the 2009 racing season. Much of the focus was on the fact that all right of way rules are designed primarily for safety, and that theme was repeated throughout the presentation.
LMSRF presented first ever Introduction to Racing Seminar
Past
Commodore Glenn McCarthy presented a seminar on March 21, 2009 at
Crowleys Yacht Yard Yachtapalooza, which is designed for those who
have never raced before and are considering it, and for all crew who
can pick up on new tools to be a better contributor to their team.
The focus was on what the purpose and function is of the following:
Race Entry, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Racing Rules of
Sailing, US SAILING Prescriptions, US SAILING Appeals, ISAF Case Book,
Offshore Rating Rule (ORR), Lake Michigan Performance Handicap Fleet
(LMPHRF, or PHRF), Sailor Classification, and the International Regulations
for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCAS). It was explained how important
it is for all crew and skippers to read all of these documents which
better equips the entire racing team before they head out to race.
Great feedback was provided by the participants There were two who
wish to enter their boats in sailboat racing in the 2009 season. One
asked if he could find someone who has the experience, to join him
for a time period to build his confidence and to keep out of trouble?
It was advised that he submit his request to the LMSRF Yahoo Groups
and see who comes forward. If you would like this seminar run at your
club to help build your fleet, please contact Glenn McCarthy at gmccarthy@thedavidagency.com
2009 Area III Race Schedule
Click here for the new schedule...
2009 Racing Rules Seminar
Click here for a PDF of the seminar schedule...
Update on Donated Boats, Yachts
and Ships
The
new law states that the deduction value of a donated boat, yacht or
ship is limited to the gross proceeds of a sale by the charity on
the open market. There is however, exceptions to the gross proceeds
rule which will allow you to deduct the fair market on the date it
was donated...
Click here for more info
Your
Membership
is a vital support to what we do!
LMSRF s customized programs have developed over the past twenty years
to train Race Management, coordinate major racing Championships, provide
Rules and Judges seminars, provide a boat donation program, provide
financial support grants to deserving sailors of all ages, as they
represent Lake Michigan interests at National US SAILING Association
Championships! LMSRF’s primary operational support for these
programs comes from membership and contributions from individuals
like you. You can do your part to help keep these important programs
afloat by renewing your membership.
Send in your renewal today and continue to support the organization
that represents you within the US SAILING Association! Call Cheryl
at the LMSRF office today and renew your membership.
LMSRF YAHOO GROUP
A free group participation site for LMSRF. It was set up to
foster interest and participation in the sport in the Lake Michigan
area, by providing a boat/crew database and a calendar of
events, interesting links, as well as a discussion area
for anyone to use.
Join by entering your email address below
then clicking on the Yahoo Groups image.
Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation