Max Plarr, the varsity sailing coach at CNU, Christopher Newport University in VA. Coach Plarr will be here Tuesday August 4th for a seminar at 6:30pm. He will be discussing Collegiate Sailing, how it works and it’s future. We will also open the discussion to other areas of his expertise, which are many.
Hosted by Bow to Stern Boating Center in Oriental, NC
Hosted by Bow to Stern Boating Center in Oriental, NC
Coach PlarrMaxwell Plarr is a motivated, professional, articulate, and dedicated individual to his career with the Christopher Newport University Varsity Sailing Program. His experience as a graduate of the team, assistant coach and now head coach for the past four seasons has provided him with a significant background and understanding of the sport of collegiate sailing. Coach Plarr has a deep involvement with the teams and coaching staff in the Intercollegiate Sailing Association as he is also the South Regional Director of MAISA. "The best part of my job is giving back to the future and development of the nation's best and brightest minds in the sport of sailing. I strive to represent CNU in a positive light both on and off the water and it is my pursuit that my student athletes do the same."
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Beyond College SailingMax Plarr has also raced on the professional sailing circuit in England and Australia and is also a published yachting historian. His article: Yachting Diplomacy, sheds a new light on how the United States and the United Kingdom utilized the America's Cup and other international nineteenth century yacht races to manipulate political policy and create nationalism. Plarr lives in Newport News, Virginia.
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When & WhereThe Seminar will be Tuesday, August 4th at 6:30, at Brantly's.
The cost will be $5 for adults, students and Bow to Stern Members - Free. Bow to Stern will also be accepting donations for Collegiate Sailing in Oriental. This will go towards offsetting boat costs for the "Carolina Cup" (NC/SC) Regatta in October so that all NC and SC schools can attend. Dinner can be ordered off the menu for all those who want to eat. |