Also, fill out the regatta sign up!
Thanks,
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
JAM Regatta
Our first regatta (excluding singlehands this weekend) is JAM on Sep 8th-9th. Remember attendance at this regatta is required for everyone. JAM is held at the Port Madison Yacht Club on Bainbridge Island. It is a Saturday and Sunday regatta. I will be taking care of registration for everyone, so please email me what you would like to sail, i.e. Laser, Radial, or V15. If you are new and don't know that's fine, i will help you figure out the best boat for you. Those without lasers will likely sail a V15 with someone else from the team. I need to email the regatta organizers with the list of sailors by this Friday to get the early registration discount, so please send me your boat choice ASAP. I will send more details of the regatta next week. Attached is the NOR.
Sailing Meeting Recap
Hello Sailors and Parents,
Scott Wilson
We had our pre-season meeting last night- thank you to all who came! Here is a recap for everyone: (you can find all the forms and most of the information at www.whatcomsailing.com )
EMAIL
Most all our communication is done via email, so please help us out by responding to emails quickly and make sure we have your current email address.
FORMS
All sailors must fill out the forms and checks outlined in the sailor packet (attached). Make $150 check out to Whatcom Community Sailing and the $35 check out to WWUAA
Returning sailors do not need to fill out the survey or the WWU Alumni Application, but will need to show proof of an alumni membership if you have one already.
Bring these forms with you to the first practice if you have not turned them in already. (or you won't be able to sail!)
PRATICES
Our first practice is Tuesday Sep 4th. We will practice Tues/Thurs 3:15-6:30 till the end of October. We will be conducting a swim test and capsize drill for all new sailors at the first practice. Please bring a wetsuit, towel and warm clothes. PARENTS- Please help us by scheduling dentist and doctors appointments around these practices. Practices are held at Lakewood. If you need a carpool, please contact us and we will put you in touch with another sailor from your school.
We require all sailors to have a Type III Coastguard approved lifejacket, a whistle attached to the life jacket and a wetsuit. There will be days where we will require a wetsuit or you won't be able to sail. We strongly encourage proper gear, such as gloves, booties, and no cotton. On our gear page on the website, we suggest places to buy gear and what kind of gear to get. (Westcoast sailing offers high school students 15% off gear, and free shipping). Please ask us or your fellow sailors what gear we recommend if you have any questions.
8TH GRADERS
Please arrive at practice as soon as possible after school gets out. 8th graders can participate in all regattas on the schedule with the exception of district championships or national events if we qualify.
REGATTAS
Please see our website for a schedule of all regattas. We will be more strict this year about going to regattas (and practices). We won't be accepting 'I have homework' or 'I have a big test' as an excuse. You know all the regattas we plan on attending now, so plan accordingly.
REGATTA SIGN UP - Please fill out this regatta sign up form so we know which events you absolutely can not make. We expect you to attend all regattas, so if you can not make a regatta please come talk to us so we can discuss why.
PARENTS
We are excited to have your sailor on the team, and will be kept very busy organizing practices, regattas and teaching them how to become awesome racers! So, we will need your help! Regatta travel is usually based on parent drivers. We try to reimburse for gas, and food is usually free or very cheap for the weekend. (Provided by the hosting team). Please take a look at the regatta schedule and make note on which regattas you would be able to drive.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us or visit our website for information. We are excited to be starting another season of sailing! See you on the water!
Coach - WCS
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Re: Pre-Season Meeting / First Regatta
Sailors and Parents,
Scott Wilson
Just a reminder that tomorrow is our pre-season meeting. It will be at Lakewood at 6:00pm. Please bring all the paperwork and money to the meeting so we can get that out of the way. Below is the original email with detail and attached is the sailor packet with forms to fill out. Remember, all sailors, new and returning, must fill out all the forms in the packet with the exception of the Survey and WWU Alumni application if you have done this already. Returning sailors must show proof of a WWU Alumni membership.
Also, we are having a small fundraiser tomorrow for anyone that can make it, its not mandatory. My parents have some work for you to do around their house. We are meeting there at 12:30 at my parents house (2120 North Shore Dr.). Here's a map. Please come if you can.
See you tomorrow!
Scott Wilson
Coach - WCS
360.303.1759 c
On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 4:45 PM, Scott Wilson <whatcomsailing@gmail.com> wrote:
Sailors and Parents,PRE-SEASON MEETINGOur pre-season meeting will Monday August 27th, 6:00pm at Lakewood. We ask that both parents and sailors of new and returning sailors attend this meeting. We will be going over practice and regatta schedules, travel plans, fundraising, etc. If you know someone interested in joining the team, this would be a good meeting for them to attend, so pass this along. For a head start on the meeting go to our website, www.whatcomsailing.com. Fall schedule and forms are posted.At the meeting please bring your team dues for the year and all paperwork. Attached you will find all the paperwork that is needed. All sailors, new and returning, must fill out all the forms in the packet with the exception of the Survey and WWU Alumni application if you have done this already. Lots of forms and waivers to fill out and sign I realize, but please do this in advance and bring them to the meeting so we can be done with it.Dues are $150 for the year. Make checks payable to Whatcom Community Sailing. There is also a $35 dollar fee for a WWU Alumni membership. Each sailor must have their own individual membership. If you have this already please provide proof, either alumni card, receipt, etc. If you need to purchase the membership, fill out the form and bring a check for $35 made out the WWUAA. Please bring checks to this meeting.Directions to Lakewood can be found here.FIRST PRACTICE WILL BE: TUESDAY SEP 4TH, 3:15 at LakewoodFIRST REGATTAOur first regatta is Singlehanded Champs down at the Gorge in Cascade Locks, OR. The regatta is Sep 1st and 2nd, we will be leaving Friday Aug 31 in the afternoon and returning Sunday late. We will be camping in tents. This regatta is for those comfortable sailing lasers in heavy wind. Please let me know ASAP if you plan to attend this regatta. Tell me: when you can leave on Friday, can your parent drive, do you have a laser or would you need a charter, do you have a tent and how many could it hold?One last thing: Please fill out the regatta signup on the website also!Thanks and see you soon,Scott Wilson
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Junior Olympics
Hi sailors! As of now it is looking like we don't have enough people with an interest in Junior Olympics or a place to stay. We also don't have a way to transport enough boats for everyone.
The next regatta coming up is singlehands at the gorge on September 1st and 2nd.
Sail fast!
-Elsa
The next regatta coming up is singlehands at the gorge on September 1st and 2nd.
Sail fast!
-Elsa
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Junior Olympics
Hi sailors! First of all, awesome job to everyone who went to McCurdy Cup! With tiebreakers, varsity came in 3rd and junior varsity was fifth. Things went very smoothly with no coaches, so thanks to everyone for being organized and sailing fast!
This weekend is junior olympics at Seattle Yacht Club. There is a laser class which I know some people are planning on participating in. I also emailed Brian Ledbetter from SYC to find out if there is the possibility of sailing vanguards. Either way, we should have quite a few people going down to sail lasers who will need drivers and a place to stay. I will most likely be going and can drive five, including myself. There is also a clinic at SYC on friday to help sailors learn about the tricky current at shilshole. I think it would be really good for everyone going to the regatta to also try to attend the clinic. If we do that we would leave friday morning or afternoon and return sunday evening. More details about the regatta and the clinic can be found here in the NOR: http://www.nwyrc.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012-Junior-Olympics-Notice-of-Race-and-Registration.pdf
This email is mostly to gauge who wants to attend the regatta and the clinic, if we have any potential drivers, and if anyone knows of a place to stay. I apologize for how last minute it is, and I hope that we can still have a good turnout! I will send out another email as soon as I get a response from Brian Ledbetter regarding the vanguards. For now, it would be great if anyone interested emailed or called me so I can answer any questions and start planning. My phone number is (360) 325-2632.
- Elsa
This weekend is junior olympics at Seattle Yacht Club. There is a laser class which I know some people are planning on participating in. I also emailed Brian Ledbetter from SYC to find out if there is the possibility of sailing vanguards. Either way, we should have quite a few people going down to sail lasers who will need drivers and a place to stay. I will most likely be going and can drive five, including myself. There is also a clinic at SYC on friday to help sailors learn about the tricky current at shilshole. I think it would be really good for everyone going to the regatta to also try to attend the clinic. If we do that we would leave friday morning or afternoon and return sunday evening. More details about the regatta and the clinic can be found here in the NOR: http://www.nwyrc.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012-Junior-Olympics-Notice-of-Race-and-Registration.pdf
This email is mostly to gauge who wants to attend the regatta and the clinic, if we have any potential drivers, and if anyone knows of a place to stay. I apologize for how last minute it is, and I hope that we can still have a good turnout! I will send out another email as soon as I get a response from Brian Ledbetter regarding the vanguards. For now, it would be great if anyone interested emailed or called me so I can answer any questions and start planning. My phone number is (360) 325-2632.
- Elsa
Friday, August 17, 2012
Pre-Season Meeting / First Regatta
Sailors and Parents,
PRE-SEASON MEETING
Our pre-season meeting will Monday August 27th, 6:00pm at Lakewood. We ask that both parents and sailors of new and returning sailors attend this meeting. We will be going over practice and regatta schedules, travel plans, fundraising, etc. If you know someone interested in joining the team, this would be a good meeting for them to attend, so pass this along. For a head start on the meeting go to our website, www.whatcomsailing.com. Fall schedule and forms are posted.
At the meeting please bring your team dues for the year and all paperwork. Attached you will find all the paperwork that is needed. All sailors, new and returning, must fill out all the forms in the packet with the exception of the Survey and WWU Alumni application if you have done this already. Lots of forms and waivers to fill out and sign I realize, but please do this in advance and bring them to the meeting so we can be done with it.
Dues are $150 for the year. Make checks payable to Whatcom Community Sailing. There is also a $35 dollar fee for a WWU Alumni membership. Each sailor must have their own individual membership. If you have this already please provide proof, either alumni card, receipt, etc. If you need to purchase the membership, fill out the form and bring a check for $35 made out the WWUAA. Please bring checks to this meeting.
Directions to Lakewood can be found here.
FIRST PRACTICE WILL BE: TUESDAY SEP 4TH, 3:15 at Lakewood
FIRST REGATTA
Our first regatta is Singlehanded Champs down at the Gorge in Cascade Locks, OR. The regatta is Sep 1st and 2nd, we will be leaving Friday Aug 31 in the afternoon and returning Sunday late. We will be camping in tents. This regatta is for those comfortable sailing lasers in heavy wind. Please let me know ASAP if you plan to attend this regatta. Tell me: when you can leave on Friday, can your parent drive, do you have a laser or would you need a charter, do you have a tent and how many could it hold?
One last thing: Please fill out the regatta signup on the website also!
Thanks and see you soon,
Scott Wilson
Monday, August 6, 2012
Regatta Help
Parents,
We need some help this weekend with two things:
We need housing for out of town sailors. Right now we have 3 kids that need a floor to sleep on this weekend. If you could house a kid let me know.
Also, we need help with food prep and distribution on Saturday and Sunday. Please contact Andrea Hood - andrea@openaccess.org to help.
Thanks,
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