Bellingham Sailing Center Presentation & Discussion

Bellingham Sailors & Community Members,

Next Tuesday, January 19th, the Bellingham International Sailing Center committee will be giving a presentation and holding discussion regarding the proposed sailing center on Bellingham Bay.  The meeting will be at the Bellingham Yacht Club at 6:00pm in the downstairs Ward Room.  

Note: The weekly rules talk will be cancelled for the night.

The goal of the meeting will be to bring everyone up to speed on our progress so far and our plans going forward.  We are hoping that many of you will get involved with the project to provide your enthusiam, expertise, or support.  This project will have many components such as buildings, docks, beaches, boat storage, earthwork, fundraising, permitting, media, etc, so expertise and involvement from community members will be essential.  If you have any interest in the project please join us.

Scott Wilson

360.303.1759

Rose Bowl Regatta

Sailors & Parents,

We have the opportunity to go to the Rose Bowl regatta in Long Beach CA this year, so I am planning on taking a team of 4-6 sailors.  The regatta is Jan 2-3, but we will fly out Friday the 1st and come back Monday the 4th.  We will stay at a house down in Long Beach.  

I have taken the team to this regatta a few times in the past.  It is a big event that is very competitive.  We will be racing against really good California teams.  There is also a college event running simultaneously, and the colleges give a talk on Saturday night so it is a good time for the upperclassmen to learn about schools and talk to coaches.

The cost will likely be 400-600 per person.  

When choosing who goes to events like this I decide based on four things:

Team Dedication:  Practice and regatta attendance, fundraiser participation, boat loading, etc

Skill: Who would benefit the most from sailing in a competitive fleet?

Seniority:  Are you a freshman or senior?

Responsibility: If I leave you in LA are you going to huddle in a corner and cry or deal with it. Don't worry, I haven't left anyone yet! :)

So please let me know if you would like to be considered.  It's ok if you are from different schools. Unfortunately since this event is less than a month away I need to register and book flights ASAP.  So please let me know if you would like to go by NOON TOMORROW.

Call or email if you need more details,

Scott Wilson

Coach - WCS

360.303.1759 c

www.whatcomsailing.com

Re: Tuesday Rules Talks

Reminder that tonight starts our Tuesday Rules Talks.  6pm at BYC downstairs.  See you then!

Scott

On Tue, Nov 24, 2015 at 5:05 PM, Scott Wilson <scottjwilson@gmail.com> wrote:

Sailors,

Tuesday rules talks are starting up again.  The first one will be in one week on Tuesday Dec 1.  Talks will be from 6-8pm every Tuesday at the BYC in the Ward Room downstairs.

Last year these talks were a big hit.  The talks are more of an organized discussion rather than a lecture.  Each week we focus on one or two rules and look at the basics, definitions that apply, cases, team racing calls, and how you can apply the rule tactically.  We take turns presenting, but everyone contributes.

These talks are good for all ages, kids to adults.  It''s especially good for those who wish to become more advanced racers.  If you are actively racing in high school, college, phrf, Etchells, 505s, Lasers or Scows, these talks are for you!

See you then.

Scott

Rules Talks

Let me try that again as it is apparent that I did a bad job with my first email.  The rules talks will start next week, December 1, Tuesday at 6pm.  The talks will go from 6pm to 8pm.  Talks will be every Tuesday unless there is a holiday conflict or we decide to take a week off.  They will go until we decide we have had enough, probably into Feb.  Talks will be at the BYC downstairs in the ward room.  Everyone is welcome, parents, sailors, of all ages and skill and rules knowledge.  

Scott Wilson

Coach - WCS

360.303.1759 c

www.whatcomsailing.com

Rules Talks

Rules Talks will start in one week. 6pm at the BYC downstairs. These talks are for everyone, all sailors in Bellingham and parents interested in learning the rules.  Last year these talks were very valuable and those that came learned a lot.  We cover the basics and advanced concepts, so good for everyone.

See you next week.

Scott Wilson

Coach - WCS

360.303.1759 c

www.whatcomsailing.com

Driver needed

We still need one more driver for Gig Harbor tomorrow, anyone else able to drive?

So far we have:

Scott Wilson 4, Scott Whitman 3, Luis 4, Anne 5, Joe 4, 

Scott Wilson

Coach - WCS

360.303.1759 c

www.whatcomsailing.com

Gig Harbor Regatta Saturday

Sailors and Parents,

This weekend is our last fall regatta down in Gig Harbor. It is a one day event, down and back on Saturday.  The group going is: Peyton, Chai, Nick, Benj, Jacob, Shea, Jeffrey, Colby, Mallory, Hannah, Alex, Chase, Quinn, Connor, Lera, Cole W, Cole H, Kristyle, Jack, Max, Alejandro, Maia, Cedric, Casey, Hailey, Jacob, Lauren, Sean. 28 total.

Entry fee: $10 - Light snacks and dinner Saturday is provided.  Parents may purchase meal tickets for $5.

Racing will happen at Skansie Park next to the Jerisich Public Dock.

We will meet at Sehome Haggens at 7:00am on Saturday morning.  We will leave right at 7, so don't be late. Last race is schedule for 4pm.  

Drivers:  We need drivers.  So far I have myself and Scott Whitman driving and towing boats.  Who else can drive?

Boat loading at Lakewood at 3:15 today.  Please go and help load boats if you can make it.

Scott Wilson

Coach - WCS

360.303.1759 c

www.whatcomsailing.com