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Ahoy!
Here we are on the verge of sailing season 2002. I don’t know
about you but I am getting antsy to get out and have some fun.
We had a board meeting last week. Many things were discussed.
One of the items that really stood out to me was… To date we only
have 45 of 90 some existing members paid as of Feb. 17.
We are doing a “clean house” this month. That is if members are
not paid by Feb. 28 they will be removed from the active roster
and mailing list. This is not because we do not want these members
but we cannot continue to put forth efforts toward members who
have lost interest in supporting our club. What we do want to
do is involve and recruit more sailors who do want to play. I
encourage all members to help out at least once during the year.
We have many socials and races this year. Each one involves volunteers
to make it happen. Please call Rick Jarrett 704-795-4445 for socials
or Andrew Howell for race committee 704-483-7838
Upcoming events include:
For those looking to fine tune their skills or just getting into
the sport of sailing . PYC is planning on sponsoring a NORTH U
racing seminar on the weekend of April 13. Need 40 interested
people to have class. Cost is around $100.00 includes course material
and instruction. Sound good to me! Please respond to Robert McClure
ASAP so that we can get the North U. class scheduled.
Want to get involved? The next board meeting will be Saturday
March 16th 4:00pm at Mariner Villas (just before Chester’s
delicious frogmore stew).
Hope to see you on the water or at the Frogmore Stew and St. Pactricks
Day Celebration March 16!
Cheers
Commodore, John Ogden
Vice Commodore Race Update
A combination of great weather and
typical Lake Norman wind has turned the Icicle series into an
ice melt. But a tan in February is fine with me. A total of 14
boats decided to hoist the sails and participate in the ‘02 icicle
series. We have completed 3 out of the possible 4 races and have
scheduled the make up for March 10th. The remaining race dates
are as follows:
Feb. 23rd 2 races
March 9th 2 races
March 10th 1 race, more if needed
March 16th Make up if needed and Awards Party
(Vice Commodore's Report cont'd)
If perhaps you would like to do committee boat please feel free
to call me at
704-483-7838.
Reminders:
• Upcoming regattas
March 23-24
One-Design Invitational Hosted by LNYC
April 19-21
Hospice Regatta Hosted by LNYC-OYC-PYC
May 4-5
Pursuit Hosted by OYC
Hospice regatta will be here before you know it. Outrigger is
responsible for the Friday night Welcome burgers/dogs and doughnuts
& coffee in the AM. We are also going to be responsible for the
late registration.
Pursuit regatta we do it all! Keep in mind we need Volunteers
TO HELP.
• PHRF ratings are on special. Send in the PHRF rating form to
JIM BOST of LNKC and get a rating for free. Rates subject to change.
Please, you can download the form at www.lnkc.com
PHRF PROTEST. If you have a dispute with someone’s rating please
send in writing to Jim Bost before April 5th. Keep in mind you
will have to go in front of the LNKC for the rating hearing.
• Race Committee Pontoon Boat coming soon. Any donations are welcome!
• Twilight trophies will be awarded at Hospice.
• Spring series will be open to OYC,LNYC & PYC
Happy Sailing
Vice Commodore, Andrew Howell
Chili Cook-Off
Our Chili Cook-Off was a great
success! I got the chance to see some old friends and also make
new ones. Every batch of Chili was outstanding and unique in taste.
I loved watching Larry Karriker breaking out in a sweat from the
spices (I was too!). From the look of the empty pots, I think
everyone had a hard time deciding which was their favorite.
The Winners!
Chip Richardson-first place
Don Corey-second place
John Scott third place
Don’t forget our St. Patrick’s Day Frogmore Stew on March 16 at
Mariner Villas at 6 PM. We will have a social hour from 6-7PM
and dinner at 7PM. Chester promises another tasty batch and I’ll
have plenty of liquid refreshments for everyone to enjoy. It’s
$10 per person.
We have our Spring Invitational scheduled for May 18-19 and I
am asking for your help. We need get sponsorship for raffle prizes.
I know that seems like a long way off but it will be here before
we know it. Please let me know if you have any items to donate
for raffle or can help me in soliciting businesses for gift certificates
or products.
Rear Commodore, Rick Jarrett
Renew Now!
New Member
$115 per year
Renewing Full Membership
$95 per year...This fee structure gives you racing privileges.
Renewing Associate
$40 per year...This fee structure gives you crewing privileges.
If you have photos of OYC race events or other race photos that
may be of interest please consider sharing them with the club
by posting them on the club web site. E-mail digital files to
mck@iocnet.net along with photo credit. Thanks!
If you would like to contribute an article or sailing experience
please e-mail submission to the above e-mail address by the 15th
of each month.
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