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<div><STRONG>BERT AND ERNIE SHOW<BR></STRONG>Week one is already in the bag, but there are still two more weeks to learn everything there is to know about sailboat racing and learn how to get started. This is open to ANYONE who wants to enjoy Lake Minnetonka via sailboat, crew, new boat owners, jaded veterans, you name it. Please forward this to friends who might be interested. </div>
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<div>TUESDAY EVENING SEMINARS<BR>- May 10, 17: Basic Rules, new rules, and Q&A time for others. Special guest BETSY ALLISON (5+ time world champion) will also be speaking this year in addition to the usual suspects. </div>
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<div>SATURDAY ON THE WATER<BR>- May 14, 21: Go out and sail. You might even learn something during practice starts, mark roundings, and a full "round the island" race on the 21st. </div>
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<div>Register online or just show up. More info at <A href="http://www.WYC.org">www.WYC.org</A> </div>
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<div><STRONG>THURSDAY EVENINGS<BR></STRONG>Our first Thursday race is THIS THURSDAY. Please remember some of the basics: Don't park in the neighborhoods, it's crowded so be nice, it's only a race so don't be un-nice, carpool, use the Wayzata Bay Shuttle, wear your PFD 'cause the water is still cold, don't drink and drive, respect quiet hours, pay your crew dues, ask your fleet captain how you can help, pay your fleet dues, floss, welcome the new faces, ask Steve some stupid questions, check that your boat is in the scoring system, I forget what else. </div>
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<div><STRONG>APOSTLE ISLANDS STATION<BR></STRONG>Ahh, Bayfield. A place were everything just works out. The May 28th-30th Spring Series is three days of Memorial Day racing in God's country. Contact <A href="mailto:cnimmer@me.com">cnimmer@me.com</A> if you want help finding a ride. <BR><A href="http://wyc.org/ais">http://wyc.org/ais</A> </div>
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<div><STRONG>WINE ON WAYZATA BAY / FAMILY REGATTA<BR></STRONG>In partnership with the totally rocking NEW MUNI (who's very nice new building is now open <A href="http://wayzatabarandgrill.com">http://wayzatabarandgrill.com</A> ) we've redirected this fantastic event toward the Wayzata Community Sailing Center. </div>
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<div>WOWB: Same great wines and social event on Friday June 10th. Tickets are now on sale. Buy a bunch and invite your friends to come have a great evening of wine/music/friends/desserts/boat rides/wines/conversation/silent auction/special beers/live auction/AND more. Tickets on sale now, buy some! <A href="http://wineonwayzatabay.com/">http://wineonwayzatabay.com/</A> </div>
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<div>FAMILY REGATTA: Hey, I didn't pick the name. It's still a full on yell at your crew and fight for silver cup regatta. But we're making a few modifications to make the event more friendly for families and kids with a special round of awards, ice cream bar, and fun stuff. So plan to make it a day on Saturday June 11th. Register online at <A href="http://wineonwayzatabay.com">http://wineonwayzatabay.com</A> </div>
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<div><STRONG>PAY YOUR DUES<BR></STRONG>The wind is free, but capturing it is very expensive. If you want to be scored mooring and membership dues must be paid in full. If you want to race more than six times as a crew member, we respectfully request that you become a crew member. <BR><A href="http://www.wyc.org/AboutWYC/JoinWYC.aspx">http://www.wyc.org/AboutWYC/JoinWYC.aspx</A> </div></span></body></html>