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<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>Fellow J/22 Fleet # 1 sailors,</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>Hello. I hope this finds everyone
doing well. If you are like me, you are probably @ work right
now, still wishing we could have held at least one race on Sunday
- just to have another shot at Speed Buggy and Let's Boogie. But a
sincere congratulations to both of those boats, and to team 963
for a well sailed Evergreen Cup. </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>As most of you know, on Sunday, in a
somewhat informal and spontaneous manner, I was nominated to succeed Jappa as
J/22 Fleet # 1 Captain. This came as quite a surprise to
me, but seemed to have broad enough support from the fleet, and
without any other nominations, I happily accepted. </SPAN><SPAN
class=484521915-20092005>I am eager to represent Fleet #1 as your Captain, and I
look forward to fulfilling the goals and visions of our members.
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<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>I am very happy to say that Fleet # 1
has a tremendous amount of momentum right now. We are coming off
one of the best seasons we have ever seen, with our fleet and regatta
numbers at an all time high. A few highlights:</SPAN></DIV>
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<LI><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>USA J/22 Fleet # 1</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>43 boats on the Fleet # 1
Roster</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>24 boats @ Evergreen Cup
Regatta</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>2006 J/22 North American
Championship Host Club</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>J/22 <A
href="mailto:technical@usaj22.com"><FONT color=#000000>U.S. Technical
Committee Chairman</FONT></A> - Lars Hansen</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>Team Oranje - J/22 Worlds Participant -
Holland</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>8 teams @ 2005 J/22 North Americans -
Oklahoma</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>Rolex Women's International Keel Boat
Championship participant - Team Hot Flash</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>10 Different 2005 Champ Series Race Winners
</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>Most female helmswomen of any fleet - WYC
and nationwide.</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>5 <SPAN class=484521915-20092005>Fleet # 1
</SPAN>members on the WYC board of director<SPAN
class=484521915-20092005>s</SPAN></SPAN></LI></UL>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>Our reach extends into all areas
of the WYC and into the greater sailing community beyond.
With the depth and breadth of our fleet, it has become common to hear
people refer to the J/22 fleet as the premier fleet on Lake
Minnetonka.- a fact that is hard to dispute. While other classes have
slowly declined, Fleet # 1 has experienced steady growth, adding boats
each and every year. How many times have your heard, "I should just get a
J/22." People are coming to realize what so many of us already
know - the J/22 is a great boat, and a great fleet. </SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>We are in a unique position to utilize
the upcoming season, and especially J/22 North Americans, as a catapult to
propel our fleet forward within WYC and the J22 class nationally.
With the talented team of individuals in our fleet, we have the
platform and ability to show why we deserve the J/22 Fleet # 1
designation. </SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>Over the next few months we will be putting
together important elements for the 2006 WYC season and 2006 J/22 North American
Championships. We will be working to enlist help from our fleet and
others. I encourage each and every member of our fleet to find a way
to participate. Even if it something small, everybody's participation
counts. </SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>Also, I would personally like to spearhead
the charge to recruit new members to our fleet. It is
conceivable that we could have 40 local boats racing for
the Evergreen Cup by the end of next year. If you hear of
someone that is interested in racing a J/22, please let me
know. We have numerous resources available to help those that
are interested in joining our fleet - so do not hesitate to let me know who
that might be.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>Finally, with all that is planned for 2006,
it is important to make sure we communicate with each other. If there is
something that you have to say - something you want to see - something you want
Fleet # 1 to do - let me know. I am here to help.
</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>I personally look forward to the challenge
of making our fleet the best it can be. Thank you for your
support. </SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>Sincerely,</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>George Hansen </SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>J/22 # 820</SPAN><SPAN
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<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005>612-940-2702 cell </SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005><A
href="mailto:georgeh@nowmicro.com">georgeh@nowmicro.com</A> </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=484521915-20092005><STRONG><U>P.S.</U></STRONG> Thank you
to Jappa for a job well done. Our recent success is a direct result
of the excellent job he has done. Thanks Jappa !</SPAN></DIV>
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