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Charlie Weiner Receives Stamford Sailing Foundation Award
Given in tribute to Weiner's loyalty, advocacy and support by Foundation Chairman Captain Henry Marx. The Foundation uses sailing and the sea to advance academic and personal goals for low-income children.

New USCG Helicopter Rescue Pamphlet Posted
Along with the USCG helicopter rescue video that is available, we have posted a new USCG Helicopter rescue pamphlet that all crews venturing offshore should be familiar with. It should be aboard all offshore yachts.

Westflight added to The Boats We Sail
A 60 year-old 14 ton Gauntlet built by the Berthon Boat Company, Lymington, UK, Westflight has been added to the collection "The Boats We Sail."

The Yachting World Says Good-bye: Olin Stephens
Olin J. Stephens II, CCA member and one of the most prominent naval architects of the last century, a designer who created more than 2,200 cruising and racing yachts over decades of innovation in sailing, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2008. He was 100 years old. See NY Times Story by Barbara Lloyd and the tribute to Olin Stepehns printed in Cruising Club News in January, 2008.

Clean Boating Act of 2008
The Environment of the Sea Committee encourages members of the CCA to learn more about this situation by going to www.boatblue.org. Read more about the Clean Boating Act, World Ocean Day 2008, and how to get involved on the Environment of the Sea Committee pages.

DSC Distress Communications Form
The use of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) in VHF and SSB radios is relatively new and not widely understood.  This paper will give the reader a broad view of what DSC is and how it applies to recreational boats. Web site links and references are included for more detailed explanations. A simple form to guide you incase of emergency is included.  See other Safety at Sea resources and Offshore Communications resources.

2008 Notes on the Environment Posted
The Committee believes a personal sense of stewardship for the oceans is important. See resources and information on the issues, and the section on "Ocean Stewardship - Stay Informed & Get Involved."

Digital Selective Calling and Search & Rescue Areas
Important information on Digital Selective Calling, MMSI, AIS and Search and Rescue areas in the Atlantic and Pacific. In the fast-moving world of marine electronics, this is an important, comprehensive review of how to make the most of your DSC-capable VHF and SSB, and how to use the technology available to maximize your chances for a successful rescue at sea.

2007 Blue Water Medal and Rod Stephens Trophy Presented
The 2007 Awards were presented at a dinner at the New York Yacht Club on January 15. Peter Passano was presented with the Prestigious Blue Water Medal, Mike Golding won the Rod Stephens Trophy, and Gillian West the Far Horizons Award. CCA Member Awards were also presented.

Permanently Installed Preventer Can Prevent Tragedy At Sea
With the tragic death due to head injury in the 2007 ARC, the CCA Fleet Surgeon draws attention to the importance of having a permanently installed preventer.

Fleet Surgeon's Documents
Visit the Fleet Surgeon's web page for a revised "Fleet Surgeon's Memorandum for an Offshore Yacht," as well as the new "Case for a Permanently Installed Boom Preventer" and statistics of injuries and illnesses in the last five Newport-Bermuda Races.

A Berth to Bermuda, by John Rousmaniere
"A Berth to Bermuda" is a history of the famous Bermuda Race, published by the Cruising Club of America and Mystic Seaport in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first Bermuda Race. For more information, and to order your own copy, visit Mystic Seaport Stores or call 800-331-2665.

Updated December 11, 2008