[Ensign] Fw: [Sonar] LOWISA 55 Event Update

[Carmella Foster]

 This was sent only to the Sonar Fleet.  I'm sure there are people in other fleets who are interested in LOWISA, so I am forwarding to all.
Carmella
   ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: LOWISA via Sonar <sonar at lists.wyc.org>Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2021, 07:14:29 AM CDTSubject: [Sonar] LOWISA 55 Event Update
 
Dear LOWISA 55 Faithful,

 

I hope that this message finds you happy, safe, and sound as we await an end to this difficult pandemic. Despite the recent headlines highlighting a third wave of COVID-19, we remain optimistic that your favorite week of summer remains possible (and even probable) given the current stay at home orders and the increasing number of vaccines distributed. With this in mind, I am excited to let you know that we are planning to hold LOWISA 55 (July 31 - August 7), all conditions permitting, and that arrangements have been made with Buena Vista Resort in Morson, Ontario to host this year's Layover Day. Buena Vista is a full service resort offering showers, gas, pump out and a store with all items you may need to replenish your supplies mid-regatta. Please contact Rick at Buena Vista by phone (1-800-465-6201) or email (bvresortsite at outlook.com) to book cottages and make additional inquiries. Be sure to reserve your cottages soon as they're booking up quickly!




As of now, we plan on offering full officiated fleet racing thanks to Rob Eby and his RC Team; Jeff Greene will also be returning in the role of Repax Captain to support any vessels in distress along the course. We'll abide by all local COVID guidelines during the event, meaning that we will practice social distancing and avoid gathering in groups, that said, there's still lots of fun to be had (just ask any of those who attended last year's NOWISA and they'll assure you that we're not lying). If international borders stay closed, we'll be missing the US sailors and crew who routinely attend LOWISA and make up an integral and valued segment of our fleet--mark my words when I say that you'll be missed and that we look forward to seeing you in future years when the border reopens. 




Regatta registration will be available shortly via the LOWISA Shopify site, where we also have a ton of awesome merchandise available for purchase. As a lot can change going forward, we have a few different scenarios in mind given recommendations in place in early August so stay tuned for future updates as myself and the L55 Team develop our itinerary further. Until our next communication, keep safe and stay home. If you have any additional queries please reach out to saillowisa at gmail.com or on our social media platforms. 



 

See you at the starting line!




- JW




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