Weathermark e-Blaster at wyc.org - January 15, 2008

[dallas johnson]

Weathermark e-Blaster at wyc.org - January 15, 2008
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COMMODORE'S COMMENTS
It's -20 outside right now and the only sailing I want to do is sailing 
away. But we've all been here before and we all know spring will eventually 
get here. So hang on everyone, we're pullin' for ya.

$$$$$$
There's been no shortage of gossip about the economy effecting sailing this 
winter. I sure wouldn't want to be a sailmaker this winter. But despite the 
gloomy news I still hear that our club continues to provide the best value 
for our recreation dollars. I've heard of some crew pitching in to help 
their skipper cover slip fees and I've heard of some canceled Caribbean 
sailing trips, but I've also heard about a new WYC based A Scow syndicate 
(the third), we've been receiving inquiries to fill the new docks, and I 
already know of two old boats returning to WYC for more abuse and glory.  So 
if anything the economy seems to be consolidating people toward our local 
sailing instead of away from it. Thank goodness the wind is still free.

2009 SCHEDULE
After a couple years of BIG regattas, this will be more of a normal year 
with a focus on our traditional series races and fleet regattas. Long live 
the G, the T, and the M. Our tentative 2009 schedule is online, check it 
out.
http://wyc.org/Portals/0/forms-docs/schedule-09.pdf

NORTH U RULES SEMINAR
THIS SATURDAY at the Ridgedale Library. The one and only DAVE PERRY will be 
there educating us on the new Rules. Sign up so you don't get schooled on 
the race course. They can take away your 401k and hedge fund, but they can't 
take away knowledge.
Register Online at 
http://wyc.org/Seminars/NorthUSeminar/tabid/641/Default.aspx

YOUTH SAILING CAMPS/CLASSES
2009 enrollment is open for the Wayzata Community Sailing Center. Youth 
camps are the sort of thing that can get hit hard in a recession, so help 
out by passing the word to your friends and neighbors about getting their 
kids enrolled in a sailing camp this summer. You don't need to be from a 
sailing family, you don't need any special gear, and the camps don't cost 
anymore than other camps. But one week in a sailing camp will be the big 
summer highlight. Hey, my kids are SICK of sailing all the time with mom and 
dad, but they loved sailing camp!
Promote your sport, PASS THE WORD: www.WayzataSailing.org

WINTER SEMINAR SEASON PASS
Beth Frampton (our Seminar Zar) has lined up a great winter series of 
Seminars starting January 22nd. New this year, you can reserve a seat 
online. Best of all, you can even purchase a single season pass to get 
yourself into all four seminars for the price of three. No registration for 
each event, just walk in and act like you own the place.
http://wyc.org/Seminars/WinterSeminars/tabid/644/Default.aspx

MWST SEMINARS
The MN Women's Sailing Team has a full schedule of seminars as well. My 
favorite is "local knowledge for 2009 Regattas". Check it out and learn more 
at their website.
http://mwst.org/Training_Events_Schedule.html

NEW DOCKS
Let's try to get racing sailing boats in the new slips instead of 
powerboats. If you've got a new syndicate, this is the year to get into the 
club. Get the word out that we've got some room at the hottest inn on the 
lake. At the current rate we expect to fill all our new slips by springtime, 
get going. If you have friends with boats have them contact Bren to inquire 
about a slip. 612-701-3230 or manager at wyc.org

MOORING NOTICES
Your mooring notices are out. Don't forget that if you mail in a check by 
1-31 and you can take a 2.5% discount. Full payment is due by 2-28.  Hey, 
it's better than keeping the money in the stock market.


ADA PROPS
The ADA Wine On Wayzata Bay Regatta will be a bigger deal this year, so plan 
those dates and consider getting involved by contacting Bob Carpenter 
(jalapeno334 at yahoo.com).  This is the season to get in line for being a 
sponsor, so if you want to be a part of the big event for the Wayzata 
community, this is it.
www.WineOnWayzataBay.com

LOWISA NO BOAT REGATTA
Date: January 31, 2009, Time: 7:00 pm; Place: Wayzata Yacht Club
LOWISA 44: http://www.lowisa.org/
More: Beth Frampton at beth.frampton at gmail.com

TROPHY PICKUP
Unclaimed trophies, photos, and glassware are at the clubhouse. Please pick 
them up.

PAUL WICKLUND
Paul tells us that it's time to move on to new ventures in his life. He's 
been sailing his Sea Sprite 23 at the club since 1974 (remember Nixon?) with 
his daughter and son through their various stages of life. Paul retired from 
his profession as an Ophthalmologist in 1996. We expect to see Paul around 
from time to time looking for a crewing gig, but we'll miss seeing his boat 
on the race course. Fair winds, friend.

ONLINE SURVEY
Our survey was a huge success with over 200 completed responses. Thank you 
to everyone who provided their thoughts. There were no earth shaking trends, 
but we read all of your comments and will use this as a guide in the future. 
Look for a more in-depth discussion in our next print Weathermark.

THANKS,
As your Commodore, I'm working hard on ending winter and getting spring in 
full gear. It might take us a couple months, but we can do it. Think Spring!