Guiding Principles
 

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2008

“Toward a More Perfect Union”

 

History: Founded in 2004, Union Sailing Clubs founders and charter members were a cross section of the Colorado sailing community interested in recreational sailing, instruction and racing of dinghies and multi-hull sailboats. They were young families, sailing instructors, Longmont residents, Colorado outdoor enthusiasts, racers, recreational sailors who pooled their time, talent and treasures to create a better sailing experience. It is incumbent on USC to continue offering sailing instruction to members and the public (our current offerings include: man overboard and capsize recovery clinics, motor boat operation, racing clinics, race committee clinics, and one design clinics). Early efforts to organize events and sailing instruction pointed to four critical elements of a successful program, what we call “The Four C’s”:

 

1. Community: support of the sailing community and enhancement of the local community;
2. Camaraderie: good cheer and support between members sharing a common pasttime;
3. Coaching: educate sailors to advance their skills and introduce non-sailors to sailing;
4. Competition: promote the sport of sailing by providing equipment, expertise and training for fair racing.

 

Mission: To provide high quality, safe, and well attended dinghy and multi-hull sailing opportunities for both experienced and new sailors that uphold the principals embodying the Four C’s.

 

Programs:

1. Education: Coaching and Instruction
2. Racing: Weekly racing, One Design Regattas (to attract and retain fleets), and Open regattas

 

Functionality:

1) Volunteers are vital to the success of the Club. Every member should plan to volunteer at least two days per year (see “USC Rules and Regulations”).

2) The board and club shall strive to accommodate the events and programs supported by the members of the club.

3) Members need to lead and organize events and programs after gaining approval (typically of a written proposal) from the board. The Board and committee chairs shall help the members make their approved program a reality.

4) USC reserves the right to deny the operation of any events or program that do not comply with the “USC Events Policy,” “USC Rules and Regulations” or that do not further the “USC Guiding Principals.”