<p class="MsoNormal">In this issue:<br>
- 50/50 Raffle to Benefit WCSC- Drawing at WYC Banquet<br>
- Lake Minnetonka Water Level is Down<br>
- WYC Dock Electrical Safety</p><p class="MsoNormal">- Laser Sailing - Start Planning for 2013</p><p class="MsoNormal">- Minnetonka Patch Article: Star of the North Regatta<br>
______________________________</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><div id=":12e"></div><p class="MsoNormal">50/50 RAFFLE TO BENEFIT WAYZATA COMMUNITY SAILING CENTER – DRAWING AT WYC BANQUET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This year the Wayzata Community Sailing Center (WCSC) raffle prize will be something everyone
can use, MONEY! If $20,000 is collected selling all 1,000 raffle tickets, the
winning ticket holder will receive $10,000!!! The drawing will be on November
10, 2012 at the WYC Banquet after the Awards Presentation. Need not be present
to win.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tickets are only $20. Buy yours now! Sellers will be at the
Wayzata Yacht Club after races! Or contact the Sailing Center at <a href="tel:952-476-5875" value="+19524765875" target="_blank">952-476-5875</a>, <a href="http://www.wayzatasailing.org" target="_blank">www.wayzatasailing.org</a>. You must be 18
years or older to purchase a ticket. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">LAKE MINNETONKA WATER LEVEL IS DOWN<br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Water levels haven’t been this low since May 4. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- On the way to the crane, stay close to the J24 dolphin poles
to avoid debris from the powerboat ramp. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- If your boat is on a lift, make sure you can still get off
of it, especially if you haven’t sailed in a while. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- If your draft is over 4.5 feet, you might consider pulling
your boat early to make sure you are able to get to the crane.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">WYC DOCK ELECTRICAL SAFETY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Over the last month, all the dock ground fault interrupter
(GFI) outlets have been tested for reliability and several have been replaced. If
you use dock power for boat lifts or other equipment, please help us keep the
docks safe:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Inspect your cords regularly and replace them if they are
damaged or worn. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Secure cords to keep them out of the water, and unplug them
when not in use.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Test GFIs before plugging in to them. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">LASER SAILING – START PLANNING FOR 2013</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Wayzata Yacht Club Laser Fleet invites you race with
them on Tuesday nights from mid-April through mid-September. Races are set up
in Wayzata Bay and run by the WYC race committee, with 15 - 25 lasers on the
line. Sailors of all skill levels and ages participate in races, and many of
the Laser sailors are also WYC keelboat racers. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Even if you don’t have your own boat, you can contact Kurt Holtz,
Laser Fleet Captain to make arrangements for a boat or just come out. There are
5 to 6 races every Tuesday night. This allows interested sailors to rotate with
a fleet member for one or more races. They also have a powerboat on the water
during races if you prefer to spectate. The fleet offers periodic clinics to
help improve skills. Many of the fleet members travel to several regattas every
year. This year sailors traveled to regattas in Duluth and Gull Lake. And
there’s a Thanksgiving Day regatta on Lake Calhoun every year – sun or snow.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Check out this YouTube video of their final Tuesday night
race on September 11: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI7SsZt0Mog&feature=share&list=UUZR3-FwsNUQTrhFC06yOq1g" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI7SsZt0Mog&feature=share&list=UUZR3-FwsNUQTrhFC06yOq1g</a>.
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Contact the Laser Fleet Captain, Kurt Holtz at <a href="mailto:kurt@kurtphoto.com" target="_blank">kurt@kurtphoto.com</a> for
more information.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">MINNETONKA PATCH ARTICLE: STAR OF THE NORTH REGATTA</p>
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a href="http://lakeminnetonka.patch.com/articles/photos-star-of-the-north-regatta-on-lake-minnetonka-2012#photo-11379186" target="_blank">http://lakeminnetonka.patch.com/articles/photos-star-of-the-north-regatta-on-lake-minnetonka-2012#photo-11379186</a></span><br clear="all">
<br>-- <br>Beth Frampton<br><a href="mailto:beth.frampton@gmail.com" target="_blank">beth.frampton@gmail.com</a><br>