For U.S. sailors in northern latitudes, the yacht club commissioning ceremonies taking place over the next few weekends are just the latest signal that the 2011 sailing season is about to kick into high gear. And while it may be too early to place odds on which outstanding male and female sailor will ultimately be recognized as US SAILING’s 2011 Rolex Yachtsman or Yachtswoman of the Year, it has been announced that 32nd presentation of the awards will take place at St. Francis Yacht Club (San Francisco, Calif.) in February, 2012. ... read full story