Races
Each year, OSS conducts approximately 10 OSS races which are held in a circuit racing format, usually close to shore to achieve a better spectator experience. At each of the races, points are awarded, which are tabulated in the national standings. The highest points count at the end of the year determines the OSS National Champion. Usually in November, OSS conducts a World Championship, which is held over the course of a week. This World Championship is open to members of other race organizations. In 2006, OSS entered a 5 year contract with Destin, Florida, to host OSS World Championships.
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Famous quotes containing the word races:
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—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
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—Rebecca West (1892–1983)
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—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)