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<DIV><SPAN class=031560515-06042009><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=250235123-07042009>Apparently, the first go-round of this got eaten by the
listsrv monster...so for those of you who aren't on my owner's list, here it
goes again....</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=031560515-06042009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Howdy
folks,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=031560515-06042009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Looks like the ice
is off the pond behind the house, so the racing season can't be that far
away. For anyone else who's eyes go buggy trying to read the entire WYC
schedule, here's some of the highlights for the next year, as well as a few
other bits of news if you scroll down. (disclaimer - this is not an
official schedule - check WYC.org for anything legal)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>WYC
Events:</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>Tuneup
Race</STRONG> May 3<SPAN class=031560515-06042009> - Let's get everyone in the
water and racing for this one - the water's not really that
cold.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2><STRONG>Champ Series</STRONG> starts May
10</FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2><STRONG>Sunset Series</STRONG> starts May
14</FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>Big
Island Series</STRONG> starts May 30<SPAN class=031560515-06042009> - We're
adding a new trophy for this one this year, since the old one ran out of space
for names. Also, Whoever has the clock and didn't return it for the
banquet (we know who you are...) please deliver it to Tim O. as its rightful
keeper for this year. This is also a fabulous opportunity to let your crew
take the helm for a race - no oncoming traffic, simple sets/douses,
etc.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>J/24
Great Lakes Regional Champ</STRONG><SPAN class=031560515-06042009><STRONG>
</STRONG>TBD - Due to some insurmountable scheduling issues, this will not be
held here in May as you may have heard rumours of. We're looking into
alternative dates now. </SPAN></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>ADA
Regatta</STRONG> June 13-14</FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2><STRONG>Women's races</STRONG> start July 25<SPAN
class=031560515-06042009> - Let's get some more boats out for these (We're
also replacing some missing trophies in this area.) If you know of a gal
looking to helm a boat, or a boat willing to host a guest skipper for these
events, let me know and I'll try to get you matched
up.</SPAN> </FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2><STRONG>WYC Fall Regatta</STRONG> Sept. 26-27</FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>Burton
Cup</STRONG> Aug. 22</FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2><STRONG>U-Gotta</STRONG> Oct 3-4</FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><SPAN class=031560515-06042009><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>Commodore Cup Series </STRONG>starts Oct. 3
(10/3 is NOT an official race for the J/24 fleet due to U-gotta - we're hoping
to avoid any confusion that occurred with some series and regattas last
year)</FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2><STRONG>Frostbite Cup</STRONG> Oct. 10<SPAN class=031560515-06042009> -
For those of you who haven't seen it, the trophy for this one is a very lovely
J/24 half-hull plaque - keep the boat in the water and try your hand at taking
it home.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Other
Events:</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>2009
J/24 Worlds</STRONG> April 30-May 8 Annapolis<SPAN
class=031560515-06042009>, MD - </SPAN><SPAN class=031560515-06042009>Our
local boats Oz and Zoom are headed out for this one - wish 'em
luck!</SPAN></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2><STRONG>Chicago NOOD</STRONG> June
19-21</FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2><STRONG>Bayfield Race Week</STRONG> Jun 29-Jul 3 <SPAN
class=031560515-06042009>In the past, we have had a J/24 one-design fleet for
Bayfield Race Week, and we'd like to do it again. Please contact me if you
have any questions, or if you're interested in taking your boat up to the big
lake. This is a fabulous event for team bonding. I think they also
have rum there...but my recollection's a bit
fuzzy.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2><STRONG>Sheridan Shores Race Weekend</STRONG> Wilmette (Chicago),
IL - End of July - TBD<SPAN class=031560515-06042009>. We're still
working with these folks to finalize the dates, but we'll keep you posted.
We're trying to set up 2 Chicago events on consecutive weekends so you can hit 2
regattas and only tow/setup the boat once.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2><STRONG>District 15 Championship</STRONG> - week after Sheridan
Shores?<SPAN class=031560515-06042009> Chicago, IL</SPAN> -
TBD.</FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>2009
J/24 Nationals</STRONG> Sept<SPAN class=203352315-06042009>/23-27 </SPAN>San
Francisco</FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>2010
Midwinters</STRONG> January Tampa</FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><SPAN class=031560515-06042009><STRONG><FONT
face=Arial size=2>J/24 Fleet 1 Social
Calendar</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=031560515-06042009>Tina Heidelberger has volunteered to be the cruise
director for our 2009 social season which will be kicking off shortly.
Lend her a hand if she asks for help with an event.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><SPAN class=031560515-06042009><STRONG><FONT
face=Arial size=2>New Addition to the Fleet</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=031560515-06042009>I'd like everyone to extend a warm welcome to Bryan
Wutzke and his boat Maybe (USA 3801) that will be joining us this year.
He's had his boat in the workshop for most of the last year, so should be coming
out of the blocks fast.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><SPAN class=031560515-06042009><STRONG><FONT
face=Arial size=2>Know a future owner?</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=031560515-06042009>There are a couple of nice boats for sale in the area -
if anyone knows anyone thinking about getting into a J/24, bring 'em around and
introduce them to the fleet - then we can put the hard sell on them to dive in
and join us.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><SPAN class=031560515-06042009><STRONG><FONT
face=Arial size=2>A quick note on Traffic</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=203352315-06042009><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=031560515-06042009>Last year, we had multiple complaints about boats in
our fleet interfering with other races on the way back to the club.
Please show a bit of courtesy to others still racing and give 'em a wide
berth.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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