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• BBSA Half-day Training: Tides, Currents, and Sail Trim

  • When
    Saturday, February 14, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ODU Constant Hall

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  BBSA is honored to host two expert presentations scheduled for 

  Saturday, February 14, 2026 at ODUs Constant Hall Auditorium.

  This exciting “two-fer” will include:
  

  Southern Bay tides and currents

  Jeff Rogers 

  (S/V HALAHA and the expert on tides and currents in the southern Bay and beyond).

  Southern Bay currents routinely challenge all sailors. Jeff will discuss how to recognize current conditions and changes, and how to navigate most effectively whether racing or cruising.

  Understanding your Sails and Sail Trim

  Jerry Latell/Stephanie Sweeney (Evolution Sails)
  

  Hear from expert sailmakers how to gain the best performance from your sails (and boat) through improved understanding of sail types and trimming them for performance.

  Schedule: 

  Saturday, February 14 at ODU Constant Hall Auditorium, 49th St & Bluestone Ave.

  • 0830 Registration & Refreshments
  • 0845 Tides & Currents
  • 1100 Sails/Sail Trim
  • 1300 Complete

  Fees:

  There will be a $20 registration fee that will include breakfast refreshments, bagels w/fixins, donuts, coffee, soft drinks.  Register/pay in advance.  Free parking is provided in the parking garage directly across 49th St.  from Constant Hall on levels 1 thru 3. (See map).

  Larry Baun, BBSA Training Captain

  
  

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