--- title: Race Management Seminar to be held April 2027 at Newport Yacht Club description: Join the U.S. Sailing Basic Race Management Seminar on April 25, 2027, at Newport Yacht Club. 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NBYA encourages all interested parties to attend this course and bring your new skills and knowledge back to your clubs.   [Newport Yacht Club](http://www.newportyachtclub.org/) 110 Long Wharf Newport, RI 02840-2407 Contact: [Steve White](mailto:steve@srwesq.com) Instructors: [Charles Cooper](mailto:coopsem3@gmail.com), [Mary Ellen DeFrias](mailto:mary@defriasgroup.com) The seminar consists of One In-Person session, on  Sunday, April 25, 2027. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is approximately 90-120 minutes of REQUIRED pre-course work prior to the In-Person session. Attendance is required to complete and pass the course. 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