The Weathermark at wyc.org - September 9, 2005

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The Weathermark at wyc.org  -  September 9, 2005

THIS ISSUE
- New Orleans Relief Opportunity
- Capri World Championships
- J22 Districts
- J24 Districts
- Fall H.S. Racing
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NEW ORLEANS RELIEF OPPORTUNITY
The J22 Fleet has a close relationship with New Orleans because our 
Midwinter's are often held at the Southern Yacht Club, which burned to the 
ground after the hurricane. People are not looking for donations toward the 
club at this time, but for simply the basic human needs after a hurricane 
disaster.

Angela Johnson will be collecting relief items this coming Thursday and 
during J22 Districts next weekend. She has a close friend who is working 
directly with disaster relief organizations in LA to insure the items are 
properly distributed.

A drop-off area will be at the clubhouse near the TV or the patio. They have 
requested the following types of items.
- Shoes, especially sizes 10, 11 and 12 for men and women, over-the-Counter 
medications, especially for diarrhea, because dysentery is starting to set 
in on the population there.  Advil, Tylenol, Aspirin, Allergy and Flu relief 
medications.Band-Aids and bandages, Neosporin, Cortizone Cream, Sanitary 
items for women, non-perishable food items (things that are light include 
tuna in bags, peanut butter tubes), Towels, Washcloths, Razors, Febreeze, 
Q-Tips, Sheets (Twin Size), Pillows, Vapor Rub (VERY IMPORTANT), Long Rubber 
Gloves to deal with contaminated items, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, SOCKS, FLIP 
FLOPS in BIG SIZES (VERY IMPORTANT)

It's best to avoid heavy items such as bottled water.

All  you have to do is rifle though the house, maybe make a run to Target 
and drop off the stuff at WYC. An easy way to make a personal connection 
with sailors on the other end of the river. Show our support!

The complete story: 
http://lists.wyc.org/pipermail/j22/2005-September/000203.html


CAPRI WORLDS
It's happen right now as I write this. More racing on Saturday. Boats from 
all over North America (we'll some great guys from Canada, at least) are 
here. Great spectating on Saturday as big winds are forecasted for those big 
masthead chutes and pinched sterns. I'm bringing my camera!


J22 DISTRICTS
Next weekend is the J22 Districts. NOR's are posted at 
http://www.wyc.org/j22/Districts.htm. Not too late to enter as I understand 
we have lots of prizes this year that may even filter down far enough to 
reach my boat. Thanks to Evergreen Jewelers for providing a new super cool 
traveling trophy. 
http://lists.wyc.org/pipermail/j22/attachments/20050908/2141d484/EverGreeneCup.jpe


J24 DISTRICTS
In two weeks we have the J24 U-Gotta Regatta. Always a major event. NOR's 
will be posted shortly at http://www.wyc.org/j24/default.htm


HS RACING
The Wayzata Sailing School is shifting into the Fall HS racing season. HS 
classes are available to ANY HS kids regardless of ability, even if there is 
not an established team at their school. No equipment is required. If you 
know of some HS kid who would enjoy the excitement and challenge of sailing, 
contact the sailing school to learn more. Turn them on to... 
http://www.wayzatasailing.org/r-high-school.htm

The sailing school just completed their summer camp schedule with great 
success, some very positive newsprint stories, great class attendance, a 
week of Mike Plant out-reach camp, and hundreds of kids newly exposed to the 
joys of sailing. Congratulations to the entire WSS staff of instructors on a 
great first season. www.wayzatasailing.org


See you at the Relief Drive!