United States Sailing Association (US Sailing), formerly USYRU, is the governing body for sailboat racing in the US. Its goals are to govern, promote, and represent sailboat racing and to promote the sport of sailing. Activities include sailing courses; certification of instructors, race officers, judges, etc; holding of various national championships; management of the olympic sailing team; and updating and publication of the International Yacht Racing Rules every four years. Basic membership is $35/year, but various discount programs are available through many yacht clubs. All active racing sailors should be members of US Sailing. (sc) The directory they provide has the addresses of every racing class known to man. (wh)
Address: US Sailing Box 209, Goat Island Marina Newport, RI 02840 (401) 849-5200 Fax: (401) 849-5208
telex: 704592 USYRU NORT UD
compuserve #:75530,502 email or "Go SAILING FORUM" for the "US SAILING connection." Executive Director monitors 75410,2126 three times daily for members' or organizations' queries. (tl)