All Districts shall hold qualifying regattas for North American Championships which are to be scheduled at least two weeks prior to the corresponding . Too many competitors are sitting ashore who could be racing at other sites or back at college studying. A team may practice and compete for a maximum of 20 hours per week when classes are in session. A regatta counts as a maximum of 4 hours. There must be one mandatory day off per week.
Areas become divisions and district secretaries become conference commissioners .
College sailing would be better promoted in the traditional world of athletics since the language used would be similar to other college sports.