Rob Overton on the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS)
Good Jibes with Latitude 38 · Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine
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Show Notes
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Rob Overton to chat the new Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) heading into 2025. Rob has raced and cruised sailboats for over 65 years, including campaigning a 470 in the 1976 Olympic Trials. He's the Past Chairman of the Racing Rules Committee for US Sailing, a committee he's served on for over 30 years. Hear what drew him to a career in math & sailing, his year cruising the world with his wife Andi & daughter Lisa, the history of the Racing Rules of Sailing, what to expect in the new Racing Rules of Sailing, and the most beautiful sight on the water. Learn from Rob at the San Francisco Yacht Club and learn more about the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 from Max Ebb here: https://www.latitude38.com/issues/january-2025/#60