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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The Weathermark at wyc.org - July 28,
2005<BR><BR>THIS ISSUE<BR>- ADA Regatta Wrap-up<BR>- Leech Lake Regatta<BR>- The
Sky Is Falling<BR>- Women's Rolex Seminar<BR>- Women's Bay Series</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>ADA WRAP-UP</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>By summoning the combined powers of the Commodore,
R.C. Chair, and P.R.O. we were finally able to bring some real wind to the ADA
Regatta. Next year we're going to be more specific with our requests to the wind
gods and tell them we only want 10-15knots with sun and temps in the 80's. Bank
on it! </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We (really the excellent ADA staff ) did
manage to raise a smidgen over 20k for The American Diabetes Association
this year. Not a great year for fund raising, but a significant sum of
money. Individual boat donations were down this year, so let's work on more for
next year. Our top fundraiser was Tom Verburgt with $2,210 on the J24 Fluid Ice.
And the J24 fleet was the top fundraiser this year, narrowly edging out the
Capri 25 fleet. Way to Go!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Corporate sponsorship and donations raise the
lion's share of money for the ADA Regatta. If you or someone you know have
corporate connections that you would like to see used toward the WYC ADA
Regatta, please contact Jenni Hargrave at the ADA and let her know. Her phone
number is 763-593-5333 x6787. Now is the time to start planning for next year.
Learn more at </FONT><A href="http://www.diabetes.org"><FONT face=Arial
size=2>http://www.diabetes.org</FONT></A></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>LEECH LAKE REGATTA<BR>The 34th Annual Leech
Lake Regatta is coming up on August 20-22. This regatta has been around for a
long time and if you haven't raced it then you really can't say you've done it
all. So get up there and earn yourself some bragging rights. Web site address
with all the important info is available at </FONT><A
href="http://www.angelfire.com/mn/leechlakeregatta"><FONT face=Arial
size=2>http://www.angelfire.com/mn/leechlakeregatta</FONT></A><FONT face=Arial
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>THE SKY IS FALLING</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Well, actually, only Mars is falling. In August,
earth will reach it's closest distance to mars in the past 5,000 years. And it
won't be this close again for another 60,000 years when the universe starts to
implode. Throughout August Mars will be a mere 34,649,589 mile from Wayzata
Yacht Club. So take a night sail and check it out. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>Why do I mentioning this? Because
the club is still on the lookout for someone who would like to take ownership of
the traditional WYC Full-Moon Night-Crawler events. We can provide the moon and
bring Mars closer, but we need someone to make it all fun. If you'd
like to see the Night Crawlers restarted at WYC, please contact myself
or Scott Brigham at </FONT><A href="mailto:commodore@wyc.org"><FONT
face=Arial size=2>commodore@wyc.org</FONT></A><FONT face=Arial size=2>.
Seriously, this is a low key and fun responsibility. </FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>ROLEX SEMINAR</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Those spunky MWST folks are at it again. This time
with rockstar Sally Barkow doing a clinic in J22s on August 13th. Details are
still being sorted out, but save the date and please e-mail Jennifer Child at
</FONT><A href="mailto:childjennifer@hotmail.com"><FONT face=Arial
size=2>childjennifer@hotmail.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Arial size=2> or
612-616-0804 if you have an interest in this event and would like more
details. My understanding is that space is limited and that women get first dips
followed by non-women. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>WOMEN'S BAY SERIES</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Speaking of the fairer sex, the Women's Bay Series
is this Saturday and next. Three races on Saturday mornings. A female at the
helm is the only rule (besides those pesky sailing rules). Just do it, it's
fun!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>See you tonight at the races!</FONT></DIV>
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