Class Management Handbook
The Class Management Handbook is a compilation of the best ideas from many one-design class managers and experts. Published in 1998, many of the articles and ideas are still relevant today. The 200-page manual is available in print -
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Introduction
How to Use This Handbook
What's Ahead for One-Design Sailing? by Lee Parks
Issues & Answers
Chapter 1 The Basics
Ten Commandments of One-Design Class Management by Gay Lynn
Fun Is the Key by Dave Irish
Chapter 2 Class Growth & Promotion
Class Promotion and Fleet Building by Joan Thayer & John Snow
An Awards Program That Works by Carol Robinson
Crew Membership – A Great Idea
A Tale of Two Classes – Lessons Learned by Ed Adams
Different Strokes – A Trophy for Fun by Ron Schauble
Seventeen Fleet Development Ideas by John Burnham
Make Fleet Racing More Fun by Tom Ehman, Jr.
How One Fleet Grew by Dwight Gertz
Why Some Fleets Are on the Rise by Jim Bishop, Jr.
Try a Mentor Boat Program by Jim Moxham & Casey Schnoor
Making Enthusiasts of Novice Racers by Peggy Davis
An Innovative Fleet Start-up Plan by Jim Beatty
Crew Training Seminar by Judi Schott
Formula for Fleet Success by Bob Johnstone
Fertilizing the Grass Roots by Brad Read
More Bright Ideas
Newsletter Design Basics by Mary Short
Make Your Newsletter Break Even by Allan Broadribb
Successful Class Newsletter Editing by Pat Barry
Some Good Ideas to Fill Newsletter Pages:
Sportsmanship – The Core of Our Sport by Walter Johnson
Top Ten Slow Things/Fast Things on (your class of boat) by Max Rosenberg
Are You a Bad Dad? Or a Good Parent? by Steve Sherman
Chapter 5 Publicity & Communication
Publicity – How to Get It by John Burnham
“The Sandbag” – What’s in a Great Owner’s Manual? by Dave McComb
Sponsorship and Value-in-Kind (VIK)
E22 Sponsorship Proposal
Demographics
Conduct of Championships by Clark Chapin
Regatta Planning Timeline
Instructions to Race Committees for Lightning Class Regattas
The Great Event – Interview with Phil Richmond
Safety Officer’s Checklist by Joni Palmer
Electrical Hazards
Race Management Tips for the Last Day by Jeff Johnson
PR: Get the Media Coverage You Want by Barby MacGowan
Dealing with Press/How to Watch a Regatta/Taking Better Pictures
How to Form an Organization by Burch Thomsen
Obtaining Federal Tax Exemption for Sailing Associations by Larry Cochran
ISAF Regulations re. International and Recognized Classes