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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>The WYC E-Blaster Weathermark at
wyc.org - August 20, 2009<BR></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>BURTON CUP / MS CUP / CORN
ROAST<BR></STRONG>Saturday 8-29 (also a rescheduled date)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>All that buoy racing we've been doing all summer has only been
practice for the big race of the season. The BURTON CUP is August 29th, be there
or be a total LOSER. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV></FONT></FONT><FONT size=2>The MS CUP is a new part of the Burton, it's a
fundraiser for Blake Middleton's Team Sail fundraising efforts. You don't need
to register or anything, just visit <A
href="http://www.mscup.org/">http://www.mscup.org/</A> and make a donation.
Blake shares the love with the club that gives the most, so step up or
everyone's going to be racing T 1-1/3rds all summer. But seriously, if you
support Blake and his efforts on behalf of local sailing and MS, then visit <A
href="http://www.mscup.org/">http://www.mscup.org/</A> and make a donation.
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<DIV><FONT size=2>CORN ROAST<BR>Yes, I know it's tough for WYC people to summon
up the energy to wash up and return to the lake for dinner
on MYC island, but this year it's way worth the effort. The MS Cup is
sponsoring singer Tim Mahoney from 6-7pm, there will be a live auction
featuring Terry Foster, new Burton/MS trophies will be awarded for each fleet,
and awards for top fundraisers, and of course the corn is legendary.
</FONT> <FONT size=2>Dinner is $18 (reservations to <A
href="mailto:carol@minnetonkayachtclub.org">carol@minnetonkayachtclub.org</A> before
Tuesday) or $22 at the door. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT><BR>Notice: If the wind is blowing out of the north or
west, please watch out for racing scows starting before WYC as you motor to the
start at Lighthouse Island. </DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>RECAP: Donate at <A
href="http://www.mscup.org/">http://www.mscup.org/</A> now, race Saturday
morning 10:00am, corn roast/Tim Mahoney/auction/awards/corn at 6:00pm on the
island. </FONT></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV><BR><STRONG>CHAMPIONSHIP of CHAMPIONS</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Wednesday 26th at 6:00pm is the Annual Championship
of Champions for Lake Minnetonka. Is sort of like the IROC series, the All Star
game, the Pro Bowl, and Superstars rolled up into an evening sail on Minnetonka
and dinner at Lighthouse Island. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>It works like this: Representatives from each major
fleet at WYC and MYC are chosen to represent their respective clubs for a race
at Lighthouse Island (MYC) in Club 420's. For some it's a big deal to win, for
others it's an honor to represent, for the spectators its a hoot to
watch.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=Arial>Racing starts at 6:00pm with multiple races
on a short course. Spectator boats are encouraged. Dinner on the island
starts around 7:30, costs about $10 and the quality is just past the
otherside of sublime (seriously, it's a real meal, $10 is a deal). This event
counts as triple date points, so bring the spouse and friends.
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>(note: this event was reschedule from 8-19 to 8-26,
so no, you didn't miss it)</FONT></DIV><FONT face=Arial>
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<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT><FONT size=2></FONT><BR><FONT size=2><STRONG>LOW
WATER</STRONG><BR>As of this morning, we are up about .4.5 inches from our water
low level of August 6th. So good work everyone on doing whatever you've been
doing to make the rain happen, but please go easy on the tornados. Notice to
mariners: Watch out for the "power-on" sand mound behind the powerboat ramp.
<BR></FONT><A href="http://www.minnehahacreek.org/hydro_lklevels.php"><FONT
size=2>http://www.minnehahacreek.org/hydro_lklevels.php</FONT></A><BR><BR><BR><FONT
size=2><STRONG>LEECH LAKE REGATTA</STRONG> </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Congratulations to the following WYC
boats.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>- Parrrrley - Craiggae and Beth Frampton Smith -
1st in Division and 1st Overall</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>- Persistence - Steve Truax - 2nd in Division
and 2nd Overall<BR>- Ostbye Family - 3rd in Division and 5th Overall<BR>-
Cyclone - Rudy Ruedenberg - 4th in Division and 7th Overall<BR></FONT><A
href="http://www.shoresofleechlake.com/regatta.htm"><FONT
size=2>http://www.shoresofleechlake.com/regatta.htm</FONT></A><BR><BR><BR><FONT
size=2><STRONG>TRANS SUPERIOR<BR></STRONG>Congratulations to Chewbacca on
a victory in PHRF A, winning by a stunning 7 hours and 45 minutes over the
second place boat. Am I reading that right? Wow! Go easy on them next time,
guys. </FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Special congratulations to anyone to competed in
burgeoning solo and 2x handed class' in the Trans, including AIS boat Mike
Spence. Now if they'll just change the rules to let 22' boats
race...</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2> </FONT><A
href="http://www.transsuperior.com/"><FONT
size=2>http://www.transsuperior.com/</FONT></A><FONT size=2> <BR></FONT><A
href="http://www.duluthyachtclub.com/results/results2009/transsuperior.htm"><FONT
size=2>http://www.duluthyachtclub.com/results/results2009/transsuperior.htm</FONT></A><BR><BR><BR><FONT
size=2>Hey, it's going to rain tonight. Get over it and get out
there. Reward: No powerboat wakes, except from the guy shooting trophy
photos tonight.</FONT></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>