The World Sailing Show Video and Ken Read of North Sails Video

The World Sailing Show

Video above published Jan 22, 2017:
1:23 Coville’s new world record
6:22 Youth Worlds
9:59 49er crash
11:02 Vendée Globe and stress
16:25 60 seconds with the president
17:30 Sydney to Hobart – another record

Yet more records were broken this month in some spectacular performances from Thomas Coville’s incredible sprint around the world to a huge chunk being taken out of the Sydney-Hobart classic. Find out how and who is now in the record books. Plus, win or lose, a look at the stress of competing in the world’s toughest race, the Vendée Globe.  And see tomorrow’s stars in action and on the podium at the Youth Worlds in Auckland.

Ken Read of North Sails:

Video above published Jan 9, 2017

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Ken Read, Will Oxley, Southern Ocean Stories, Volvo Ocean Race

Ken Read - #SouthernOceanStories:

Ken Read, the PUMA Ocean Racing skipper, has two Volvo Ocean Races under his belt - so when it comes to the Southern Ocean, he knows what he's talking about. Video published August 16, 2016.

Will Oxley - #SouthernOceanStories:

Navigator and marine biologist Will Oxley has sailed over 250,000 miles in his career, and spent plenty of time in the Southern Ocean. Here, he chats about just how tough it is, and the 2017-18 route. Video published August 16, 2016.

More info: VolvoOceanRace.com

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Transatlantic Race 2015, US Youth Sailing Day 2, Sailing Videos

Transatlantic Race 2015, Start 3, included four of the fastest ocean racing yachts on the planet, including the new super maxis Comanche, owned by Jim & Kirsty Clark and skippered by Ken Read, and Rambler 88, owned and skippered by George David, as well as two trimarans, Phaedo3 and Paradox. All four sailed out of Newport in ideal conditions, quickly touching more than 20 knots of speed under bright sunshine. #tr2015 - The Transatlantic Race 2015 is a 2,800-mile race from Newport, R.I., to The Lizard on the southwestern corner of England. This is the 30th transatlantic race since three New York Yacht Club members sponsored the first one in 1866. A fleet of 38 boats—ranging in size from 40 to 140 feet and in age from 100 years to 10 months—departed from Newport in one of three different starts (June 28, July 1 and July 5). For more information, visit the race's website: http://transatlantic race.com  Tracker: http://yb.tl/transatlantic2015



Transatlantic Race 2015: published on Jul 2, 2015 - Start 2 included a majority of the fleet, 20 boats ranging in size from 40 to 100 feet. They will spend one to two weeks crossing the Atlantic.


On Board Rambler 88 - Transatlantic Race 2015 - published on Jul 9, 2015 -  #tr2015

Transatlantic Race 2015: "Day 10 Race Report: Storm-Force Winds in the Mid-Atlantic (Wednesday, July 8, 2015) – Severe conditions in the mid-north Atlantic have continued to punish the bulk of the fleet in the Transatlantic Race 2015. Yesterday Daniel and Gretchen Biemesderfer made the decision to retire from the race after their Mason 43 Shearwater suffered mainsail and rigging damage. She is heading for the Azores. Similarly, just before midnight UTC, Carter Bacon’s Nielsen 50 Solution sustained damage to her rudder and was taking on water. She becomes the sixth boat in the Transatlantic Race to retire and is now diverting to the Azores, albeit without electronics, which went down in a previous deluge..."

A Billionaire's Super Yacht Built to Break Records: "Comanche, a so-called maxi yacht owned by billionaire Jim Clark is celebrated as a vessel at the very cutting edge of sailing and expected to make a big splash at the Transatlantic Race 2015 ....."

US Youth Champs Day 2: Short and Sweet - published on Jul 8, 2015: A thunderstorm cut short day 2 of the U.S. Youth Sailing Championship at Roger Williams University, but not before a couple of light wind races to balance out the stiff breeze of opening day. Hear from sailors in the I420, Radial, and 29er classes.

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2015 SWC Miami, Tour Comanche with Ken Read, Sailing Videos

More than 800 sailors from 63 nations in Miami for the ISAF Sailing World Cup series

Results | ISAF Sailing World Cup : Results

ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami

Regattas | ISAF Sailing World Cup : ISAF Sailing World Cup | Miami 2015: "From 26-31 January 2015 ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami returns to the waters of Biscayne Bay, bringing together the world's top Olympic and Paralympic class competitors. The regatta is a mainstay on the winter circuit for sailors who are campaigning for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Competitions. In 2015, the ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami is the second of five regattas included in the 2015 ISAF Sailing World Cup, the seventh edition of the annual series for Olympic sailing. As well as World Cup Miami honours, the gold medallists in each event will qualify for the ISAF Sailing World Cup Final scheduled for 29 October to 1 November 2015 in Abu Dhabi, UAE."

The Tour of Comanche with Ken Read. -
Dec 26, 2014: a tour of Jim and Kristy Clark's new 100ft weapon "Comanche". Here is Ken taking us around the boat and showing Comanche in a perspective that isn't seen by most. It's a long video, one of the longest we've made, however this is because everything Ken says absolute gold. This video isn't designed to be exciting or thrilling, it is designed to document an exciting and thrilling boat. Hope you enjoy!

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Sailing Leadership Forum 2014, 21st Century Sailing with Ken Read (video)

Leadership Conference 2014: 21st Century Sailing with Ken Read 
Published on Feb 7, 2014

Sailing Leadership Forum 2014: US Sailing is hosting the Sailing Leadership Forum on February 6-8, 2014 at the Hilton San Diego Resort. This groundbreaking event will connect leaders from all aspects of the sport such as sail training and education, yacht club and sailing organization management, racing associations and organizations including one-design and handicap classes, race officials, and industry professionals. In 2014, the Sailing Leadership Forum will combine US Sailing’s National Sailing Program Symposium, One-Design Symposium and Yacht Club Summit into one all-inclusive event.

Topics Speakers & Schedule | Sailing Leadership Forum 2014:
The Sailing Leadership Forum will include presentations, seminars, panel discussions, and break-out sessions on the following topics: (or view a copy of the FINAL SCHEDULE - last updated 1/29/14)

Keynote and Mini-Keynote
21st Century Sailing – Ken Read
Working Together to Grow Sailing – Gary Jobson
Sports Psychology – Dr. Richard Ginsburg
State of the Union – Big Boat Racing
Industry & Sport Townhall: How Can You and the Industry Help Grow the Sport
Long-Range Planning for your Organization – Clay Deutsch

Developing Programs
Building a Successful Junior Program – Curriculum to Class Offerings
Creating a Powerboat Program for All Ages
The Business of REACH
How to Develop an Adaptive Sailing Program
Junior Sailing: Beyond Regattas
Millennial Generation Panel: Hear What They Want from Their Mouth
What is Seamanship and why is it Important to Sailors Today?
Grant Writing 101: Building a Strong Case for Foundation Support
Adult Learn to Sail Programs: Attracting New Members and Energizing Your Current Members
Going Green: Sustainable Practices for Programs and Regattas
Frostbiting your Sabot and Other Offseason Actitivies
Team Racing

Marketing & Communications
How to Unleash the Power of Social Media and Make it Work for You (in plain English)
“Around the Winch” – Fast-Paced Moderated Discussion with Sailing’s Media
Print vs. Electronic Newsletters – Finding the Best Way to Communicate
Maintaining and Sustaining your Brand Identity – creative ways to increase your visibility in the community
Homepage must-haves and other website tips
Where is your regatta website? Preparing Competitors & Engaging the Public
Pitch Perfect – How to Sell Sponsorships (present your 30 second sales pitch)
PR: Make your story matter
Sponsorship Case Studies – creating the win-win

Admin/Management
Government Regulations: OSHA, Transporting Students, Interfacing with the Coast Guard
Recruiting, Hiring, Retaining & Motivating Staff
Managing Risk and Exposures at Your Facility
How to Make Your Nonprofit Flourish – Structure and Strategy
Helping Sailors Succeed in spite of their parents
Anyone Can Be a Boss, Can you Be a Leader? Focusing and inspiring volunteers
Emergency Action Plans: What You Need to Know
Financial Benchmarking & yacht club survey data
Collaborations: Community, Class & Club

Regatta and Racing
Classes/Fleets: How to Grow Them, How to Keep Them Strong
Offshore Special Regs Translated to Plain American
Regatta Safety: Planning, Operation and Emergency Response
Race Management Excellence and Technology – It’s not Just for the America’s Cup
Coast Guard – Racing Inshore/Offshore Events, Being Proactive Before its Required
Running Fun Races: Non-Traditional Regattas
Organizing a Great Regatta: Learn the Secrets of Successful Events
Building Race Management Resources at Your Club
Implementing an Offshore Safety & Preparedness Plan

Grow Sport/Fleet/Class/Club/Org
Success with PHRF – Growing Your Fleet
Lowering the Average Age of your Sailors: Attracting Youth and Keep Them Engaged
Bringing the Bottom Up: 20 Coaching Strategies for Larger Fleets
Creating Sailing Opportunities: Diversifying Through Outreach
Building Aligning Motivating Your Org: The Role of Clubs in Developing Sailors
Growing Membership and Increasing Participation
Keep those Boats in the Water – Integrating High School Sailing to your Organization
Fleet &Club-Owned Boats Selection – Right Fit for Your Club

Rules & Officials
Beyond the Tape Measure and Scale: What is Equipment Control About?
Intriguing and Useful Cases and Appeals: What Racing Sailors and Race Officials Need to Know
Judges’ & Race Officials’ Roundtable: An Informal Discussion – BYO Questions & Problems
Race Officials at a Youth Event: Making it Safe, Fair and FUN!
The Rules in the Electronic Age: Technological Innovations, their Advantages and their Pitfalls
Organizing, Training & Motivating a Strong Race Committee Group: Pulling It All Together

Hands-on/Outdoor
Overboard Recovery
Outboard Engine Repair/Maintenance
Athletes in Hiding – the truth behind a sailing fitness program
One Design Tuning: A Universal and Practical Approach Applicable to all One Design Classes
Fun and Games
Fiberglass & Gelcoat Repair
Go Fast – Weather
Confessions of a Program Director
REACHing into STEM with Math, Science and ROVs

(more info at links above and US Sailing)

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