Collaboration and Celebration Hampton Roads & Norfolk VA

Collaboration: March 1st 12:30 to 6:00

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In Virginia, we're going to gather at the Hampton Yacht Club for the Collaboration Working Sessions.  We will be running them back to back. Athletes, Funders and Organizers.  You are very welcome to attend all 3.  Additionally, the club will be open for lunch at 11:30 and the bar will be open throughout the day and for after-session networking and celebrating!

There will be three working sessions (explained here) where we will roll up our sleeves and get to work on sharing information, thoughts, questions, and tips. This is moderated by Oakcliff but we are very much looking forward to sharing what we think we know, listening and learning with all of the local organizers and athletes and as we go around the country we will continue to share  cumulative results.

Please Rank Your Best Session in the registration form.

a) Athletes of all ages - What are your dreams? Plans? Options? What needs to be considered? What are the give and takes? Make an informed decision about your path forward to the Olympics, Big Boats, Boat Ownership or a Career on the water. (12:30- 2:30)

b) Parents and those planning and providing funding - It's not just the parents. Do you have a Foundation? Where are other funding sources? Is corporate sponsorship an option? Corporate hospitality events? Co-working options? (2:30-4:00)

c) Organizers, Waterfront Directors, Coaches, Club Managers, Fleet Captains, Opti Fleet Leaders etc. etc. - What do we do best?  Define our lanes? Is someone else in the area keen to take something off my plate? Go for it!  How can we help each other?  More isn't always better? Should we go slow to go fast? Small to be better?  (4:00-6:00)

Please register soon so we can set up for maximum energy and efficiency.  There is a $10 charge and the ablity to make additional donations.  All of these funds will go towards a Scholarship which can be awarded to a local sailor.