We have to pinch ourselves every week as we derig at sunset. Beautiful sights at our home practice facilities at Lake Lanier Sailing Club in Flowery Branch, GA.

University of Georgia Sailing Chalk Talk 16: How to Rig a Flying Scot Welcome to our video series! Our growth has been exponential and in efforts to reach as many people as possible on our race team, we've moved to virtual chalk talks. Enjoy!

University of Georgia Sailing Chalk Talk 15: Finishing Strategies Welcome to our video series! Our growth has been exponential and in efforts to reach as many people as possible on our race team, we've moved to virtual chalk talks. Enjoy! Table of Contents... 0:16 - Protecting the Right Side 1:02 - Covering 3:40 - Finishing at the Favored End 4:41 - Ladder Rung Method 6:28 - Skewed Line Method 7:53 - Fleet Trends Clue 8:23 - Lifted Tack Clue 9:18 - Flags Clue 9:58 - Shooting the Line 11:54 - Finishing Downwind 12:58 - Shooting the Line Downwind 13:30 - When to Use Each Strategy

Our semiannual Open House is a chance for prospective members to check out the facilities and join current teammates on the water before they commit to the team. We couldn't have asked for better weather for the event... Brisk temperatures but warm when moving around combined with breeze that kept things exciting without being overwhelming. Thank you to all who joined us for a solid day of sailing! We can't wait for you to officially sail with us this semester as teammates. Go Dawgs!

University of Georgia Sailing Chalk Talk 14: How to Tie a Cleat Hitch Welcome to our video series! Our growth has been exponential and in efforts to reach as many people as possible on our race team, we've moved to virtual chalk talks. Enjoy! Music: "Waste No Time (Instrumental Version)" by Cacti on Epidemic Sound https://player.epidemicsound.com/search/?search_query=waste%20no%20time

University of Georgia Sailing Chalk Talk 12: How to Rig a C420 Welcome to our video series! Our growth has been exponential and in efforts to reach as many people as possible on our race team, we've moved to virtual chalk talks. Enjoy! Music: "I'm On My Way Now (Instrumental Version)" by Loving Caliber from Epidemic Sound https://player.epidemicsound.com/search/?search_query=I%27m%20on%20my%20way%20now

University of Georgia Sailing Chalk Talk 13: How to Roll Sails Welcome to our video series! Our growth has been exponential and in efforts to reach as many people as possible on our race team, we've moved to virtual chalk talks. Enjoy! Music: "Waste No Time (Instrumental Version)" by Cacti on Epidemic Sound https://player.epidemicsound.com/search/?search_query=waste%20no%20time

Our semiannual Open House is a chance for prospective members to check out the facilities and join current teammates on the water before they commit to the team. (More instructional videos coming soon!)

University of Georgia Sailing Chalk Talk 11: Racing Flags Welcome to our new video series! Our growth has been exponential and in efforts to reach as many people as possible on our race team, we've moved to virtual chalk talks. Enjoy! Note: This video covers 5 minute starting sequences... to apply flags to 3 minute sequences, the process is as follows: Class flag @ 3 minutes Preparatory flag @ 2 minutes Preparatory flag DOWN @ 1 minute Class flag DOWN @ Go Regattas in the collegiate circuit use 3 minute starts without class flags or preparatory flags, but the orange flag, X flag, first substitute, and AP flag are very common and should be in your repertoire if you're a collegiate sailor. Allison Chenard, Race Team Captain US Sailing Level III Coach

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University of Georgia Sailing Chalk Talk 8: Downwind Sailing Welcome to our new video series! Our growth has been exponential and in efforts to reach as many people as possible on our race team, we've moved to virtual chalk talks. Enjoy! Allison Chenard, Race Team Captain US Sailing Level III Coach

University of Georgia Sailing Chalk Talk 9: Lifts and Headers Welcome to our new video series! Our growth has been exponential and in efforts to reach as many people as possible on our race team, we've moved to virtual chalk talks. Enjoy! Allison Chenard, Race Team Captain US Sailing Level III Coach

IT'S OUR 10TH VIDEO! *insert celebratory dance* Thank you to those who have clicked the button to follow us on this journey to better our team! We hope you're enjoying the series and are learning some things to apply to your own sailing endeavors. We've had the comment recently from some new members on our team that "there is SO much more to this sport than I thought!" and we realize it can be very overwhelming. This is an informal chat/pep talk to help you gain the confidence to get on the water in whatever capacity you can find, ask questions, and start talking about what you see. Nobody knows everything, so get out there and start somewhere! University of Georgia Sailing Chalk Talk 10: New Athlete in an Old Sport Welcome to our new video series! Our growth has been exponential and in efforts to reach as many people as possible on our race team, we've moved to virtual chalk talks. Enjoy! Allison Chenard, Race Team Captain US Sailing Level III Coach

University of Georgia Sailing Chalk Talk 7: Steering Without Steering Welcome to our new video series! Our growth has been exponential and in efforts to reach as many people as possible on our race team, we've moved to virtual chalk talks. Enjoy! Allison Chenard, Race Team Captain US Sailing Level III Coach

University of Georgia Sailing Chalk Talk 6: Line Sights Welcome to our new video series! Our growth has been exponential and in efforts to reach as many people as possible on our race team, we've moved to virtual chalk talks. Enjoy! Allison Chenard, Race Team Captain US Sailing Level III Coach

University of Georgia Sailing Chalk Talk 4: Starting Strategies Welcome to our new video series! Our growth has been exponential and in efforts to reach as many people as possible on our race team, we've moved to virtual chalk talks. Enjoy! Parking on the Line - 0:16 Shark Start - 2:26 Dip Start - 4:03 Port Tack Start - 5:21 Allison Chenard, Race Team Captain US Sailing Level III Coach

University of Georgia Sailing Chalk Talk 3: 4 Basic Knots Figure 8 Square Knot Stopper Knot Bowline Welcome to our new video series! Our growth has been exponential and in efforts to reach as many people as possible on our race team, we've moved to virtual chalk talks. Enjoy! Allison Chenard, Race Team Captain US Sailing Level III Coach

University of Georgia Sailing Chalk Talk 2: How a Race Works Welcome to our new video series! Our growth has been exponential and in efforts to reach as many people as possible on our race team, we've moved to virtual chalk talks. Enjoy! Allison Chenard, Race Team Captain US Sailing Level III Coach

University of Georgia Sailing Chalk Talk 1: Points of Sail Welcome to our new video series! Our growth has been exponential and in efforts to reach as many people as possible on our race team, we've moved to virtual chalk talks. Enjoy! Allison Chenard, Race Team Captain US Sailing Level III Coach

University of Georgia Sailing Chalk Talk 5: FJ vs 420 Welcome to our new video series! Our growth has been exponential and in efforts to reach as many people as possible on our race team, we've moved to virtual chalk talks. Enjoy! Allison Chenard, Race Team Captain US Sailing Level III Coach