Commodore’s Report Abigail Plawman Hi everyone! I hope this summer will see everyone getting some sun and fresh air out on the water. We have had an amazing year so far, with plenty to keep everyone busy. In March, the club purchased six new Hobie Bravos and the Vice Commodore Kyle Fitzpatrick has been doing a fantastic job working them into an already busy lesson schedule. Matt and Heather Squires redesigned the website (from as far away as Costa Rica). In April, the Snooze ‘n' Cruise Committee put on another fabulous trip to Blake Island, complete with cake, ice cream, and piñatas for my birthday! (Thanks guys!) We had a great Opening Day party in May, thanks to Cath Dahle. Informal racing has really taken off this spring, thanks to the race team, who kicked it off by acting as race committee and helping those new to racing understand how it all works. We even had a weather lecture in June from Walter Kelley, AMS Meteorologist for Channel 13 – sailors can always stand to know more about the weather! Many great things were accomplished this past year. Thank you to all the members whose hard work made them possible. In the past few months, Mike Evans has built a new rudder-rack for the sail locker as well as designed new laser mast racks for the docks – thanks for your hard work! We had a spontaneous committee form to work on how to retain new members, which provided numerous great suggestions for the club! We accepted several new-to-us boats, including a Hobie 16, Hobie 18, and a Laser. We continue to look for new boats, so if anyone knows of other potential donations, please let me know! The hard work everyone has put into the club this year is much appreciated. Currently, the club is looking to fill vacant positions and get all of our fleets in shape for the summer. If you have time, energy, or ideas that you want to share with the club, we would love to hear from you! See you on the water! Abigail Plawman
Scheduled EventsMeetings: Business discussions and proposals. Student members may vote and everyone is welcome! Dinner afterward on the Ave. Work Parties: Boat maintenance every Thursday night from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Waterfront Activities Center. This is a great chance to meet Chiefs and other members, take written tests, and learn how to fix boats – no experience required! Every member is expected to attend one each quarter. We usually go out to dinner afterward! Friday Night Racing: Informal member-only dinghy racing in Union Bay every Friday. This is a great opportunity for members of all levels to learn new sailing and racing skills from other members! BBQ: After some work parties and informal racing Fridays, we will have free food and drink at the WAC! Mmmm… Snooze N Cruise: A quarterly club trip from the UW to Blake Island in the Puget Sound. A group campsite is reserved for the club, and a grilled dinner, hot breakfast, and sack lunch are all covered by the $15 cost!! Members may bring two non-member guests for $25 each. Duck Dodge: Semi-formal racing on Lake Union, complete with costumes and snacks! Listed in Fodor's as one of the “Top 100 Things to do in N. America!” Only WYC Skippers may take boats to this event. Open Sailing: Sailing practice time with an experienced member on the water to answer questions and offer tips. Get signed out on your favorite boat even if you do not have the rating yet! Impromptu Club Events(These events come up throughout the quarter, and are announced over e-mail and posted on the website.)Afternoon Cruises: Low-key afternoon cruises on club keelboats as well as Affiliate Boats. This is a nice way to check out keelboat sailing before taking a class or practice skills learned in class! Blast Cruises: These are overnight cruises at which several club-affiliated boats cruise to the same place, and spend time enjoying Puget Sound. Chief's Hours/Ratings Examiner Hours: Set times for members to practice, get ratings, or just get sailing advice from experienced members. Announced over e-mail and posted on the web.
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Learn to fix boats, meet other club members, WORKPARTIES! Workparties are Thursday evenings, 5-7 pm Workparties are for maintenance of our boats, docks, sails, and other gear. All members are required to attend at least one workparty per quarter. No Experience Necessary! |
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