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US Sailing Membership and Discounts
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ONE° 15 Brooklyn Sail Club is proud to be a member of US Sailing and their MVP program. If you join or renew your US Sailing Membership, you receive a discount on your membership (individuals $60 to $50) and our Club will receive a credit of 20% of dues paid which in turn can be used by the Club to pay for staff training.
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Melges 24 and J80 Sailing Guides
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J-80: Tuning Guide – North Sails
J-80: Polar Diagram
J-80: Sailing a J80 by James Ebenau
Melges 24: Tuning Guide – North Sails
Melges 24: Tuning Guide – Ullman Sails
Melges 24: Insider Tips – Quantum Sails
Melges 24: Sailing Tips – Simon Strauss
Melges 24: M24 vs Other Boats
General Sail Tips:
North Sail – How to Guides
Quantum Sails – Articles
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Racing Information
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These are the racing rules for 2017-2020: Start with The Racing Rules of Sailing, some of those rules are modified in the U.S. by the US Prescriptions. Rules are interpreted by the US Sailing and World Sailing Appeals Book and Case Book.
World Sailing – The Racing Rules of Sailing
US Sailing – US Prescriptions
US Sailing – Appeal Book
World Sailing – Case Book
You can download a digital version the US Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing through their apps. Apple (iOS) version / Android version (it’s free – at least for US Sailing Members)
Race Committee
Join the Race Committee: US Sailing (presentation video)
ONE15 BSC Race Committee Primer
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Racing Debriefs
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Local Racing Information
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Newport to Bermuda Race – every other year 2018 hosted by NYYC
Marion to Bermuda Race – every other year 2017 hosted by MYC
Around Long Island Race – annual race hosted by Sea Cliff YC
Vineyard Race – every Labor Day hosted by the Stamford YC
Block Island Race – every Memorial Day hosted by Storm Trysail
Block Island Race Week – every other year 2017 hosted by Storm Trysail
J105 Fleet 10 – NJ and New York
J105 Fleet 6 – Long Island Sound
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Sailing Magazines
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Sailing World
Cruising World
Yachting Monthly
Seahorse Magazine
Sailing Anarchy – online blog
Scuttlebutt Sailing News – online blog
Practical Sailor – Like Consumer Reports but for boaters
Practical Boat Owner – The U.K. version of Practical Sailor
Ocean Navigation – Navigation, voyaging and other useful tips
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A Bucket List
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Volvo Ocean Race: Formerly known as the Whitbread Race
Sydney Hobart Race: Starting the day after Christmas
Fastnet Race: Sailing around one rock
Clipper Race: Pay to race around the world
Panama Canal: Guide to crossing the Panama Canal
Do you have a useful link to a website, article or presentation that you think might be helpful for other sailors – let us know. We are all here to help each other be better sailors. Sail Better, Sail Brooklyn – send to sailclub@one15brooklynmarina.com
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Local Navigation Information
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Local Notice to Mariners: (NY Harbor Area is in USCG District 1) provides important information affecting navigational safety. Subscribe to the weekly updates.
Real-time AIS information:
Cruise Ship Schedules for the Port of New York
Informational Guidebook by Sandy Hook Pilots Association
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Maritime Interests
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History of Brooklyn Waterfront
New York Harbor School – Maritime focused high school on Governor’s Island
Rocking the Boat – Youth development programs
Hudson River Community Sailing – Youth education programs
Waterfront Barge Museum – Red Hook Maritime Museum
Portside New York – Living lab for the waterways – Atlantic Basin
The River Project – Marine science field station in the Hudson River Park
Brooklyn Historical Society – Brooklyn Waterfront History
Explorers Club – Some water related adventures
Sailors of New York – Social group of sailors organized on Facebook
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Tool for Cruising and Offshore Sailor
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US Charts:
NOAA Chart Index: Raster (RNC) and (ENC) electronic chart downloads
NOAA Light Lights: Listing for navigational aids and their characteristics
NOAA US Chart No. 1 (Chart Symbols): Available for PDF download
NOAA Coast Pilot Index: Provides general harbor information
NOAA Tide and Currents: Provides tide and current data around the U.S.
Chart Plotting Apps:
OpenCpn: Open source chart plotter navigation app
Navionics: Some free apps for desktop and smartphones
QtVlm: Navigation and weather routing software (PC – free)
Expedition: Navigation and tactical software – not free
Navigation Books:
The American Practical Navigator: A good reference book on navigation – Free PDF
Marine Radio Courses:
Free Online GMDSS CourseWe
Free FCC Radio License Testing Course
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Weather Information
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Learn more about the weather – Educational materials by the National Weather Service
General weather patterns: Use Ocean Pilot Charts – Summary Index
Large scale weather synopsis: NOAA Ocean Prediction Center
Sailing wind: Passageweather.com
Cool wind graphics: windy.com
NOAA Marine Forecasts
Stevens Institute: Local NY Area Current Forecast
Viewers for GRIB Data: ZyGrib, Predictwind (also look at OpenCpn and QtVlm)
Advanced weather and navigation topics (David Burch):
Weather for mariners: The weather window
Marine Weather University: Courses and free material
Weather models: Good source of weather data Tropical Tidbits
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Safety at Sea
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Collision Regulations: Rules of the Road
Legal Explanation – Advanced
Colregs Presentation – Advanced
MAIB Accident Reports. Take a look at boating accidents reports from the U.K. and learn from others.
2018 Chicago Mackinaw Race – Fatality Incident Report
Medical Resources. Practical medical guidance for laymen (non-doctors) working on board a ship.